'Assassin(s)' Park Hae-il, under the moniker of 'Everyone's Ideal'... "I must age well"[Interview ③]

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Actor Park Hae-il, who has been loved for a long time as 'Everyone's Ideal,' calmly shared his thoughts on aging.

On the 10th, we met with actor Park Hae-il at a café on Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss the film 'Assassin(s)' (directed by Heo Jin-ho).

'Assassin(s)' is a story that traces the suspicions and masterminds behind the assassination of the First Lady, which shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974.

Park Hae-il portrayed 'Jae-hwan,' the head of the social affairs department at a newspaper company, who uncovers the truth of the incident despite countless instances of censorship and pressure.

Park Hae-il, known for bringing a unique atmosphere, charisma, and human warmth to each work, spoke about his own acting style: "Actors have diverse qualities. There are times when I see certain performances and feel so incapable that I raise both my hands and feet in surrender." He added, "But I don't think it's a matter of simply trying to imitate them."

He continued, "Ultimately, what matters most is contemplating what kind of acting I can do. It's not about me being good at something only at a certain moment; rather, I want to blend well into the work as a whole. That makes for better acting and is more enjoyable for me."

When it comes to selecting characters, Park Hae-il stated that curiosity takes precedence over familiarity. He recalled, "Usually, new actors often get cast in police roles, but I wasn't particularly drawn to them before." He noted, "The detective role in 'Decision to Leave' was different. It wasn't the kind of detective character I had expected or felt familiar with."

He further explained, "I think my curiosity works in that way. Even if it's a familiar genre or profession, I get drawn to a work when I discover an unexpected angle."

Having long been recognized as 'Everyone's Ideal' and gaining attention for his timeless visuals, Park Hae-il also shared his calm thoughts on aging.

He said, "I would be grateful if people call me youthful, but everyone ages. I am going through that process too." He added, "From now on, I think it's important to age well."

Regarding his visuals in 'Assassin(s),' Park Hae-il credited the veteran staff present on set.

He mentioned, "Song Jong-hee, the makeup director who worked with me on 'Decision to Leave,' was also part of this project. She has been working in the film industry for 30 years, so I congratulated her." He continued, "She knows exactly where to focus her efforts in crucial scenes. That seems to be the power of a veteran."

He further emphasized, "Since she captured the character's impression at every important moment, I think the audience appreciated it as well. My visuals were not created by me alone."

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