'Paradise Lost' Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyeon-seong's Mother-Son Chemistry: "Deep Gaze... Even Made Me Tear Up"

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Actor Kim Hyun-joo shared her thoughts on her mother-son chemistry with Bae Hyeon-seong in 'Paradise Lost.'

On the 18th, a production press conference for the film 'Paradise Lost' (directed by Yeon Sang-ho) was held at Seoul Yongsan-gu CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall. Actors Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyeon-seong attended the event.

'Paradise Lost' is a psychological thriller that begins when Ryu So-young, a mother who lost her son in a camping school bus disappearance incident nine years ago, sees her son Ryu Seon-woo return alive as if by miracle. The film was officially invited to the Special Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.

Bae Hyeon-seong, making his film debut with 'Paradise Lost,' hinted at a new side different from what he has shown before.

Regarding why he chose the project, Bae Hyeon-seong stated, "I became immersed and found it enjoyable while reading the script. I felt excited that through this role, I could show a new side of my acting beyond what I have presented so far, which is why I participated."

Kim Hyun-joo also expressed surprise at Bae Hyeon-seong's transformation. He said, "At first, I wondered if the feeling of his face was right, but when he actually appeared on set, he had changed so much. His performance also greatly helped us achieve synergy during acting."

He continued, "Normally, he is very gentle, but suddenly when our eyes meet, there are moments that bring tears to my eyes. There are times when Seon-woo's gaze suddenly appears, and I couldn't bear to look at him then. Normally, he is cute and gentle, but once filming begins and he becomes Seon-woo, his gaze changes and creates a chilling atmosphere. It was truly surprising."

In particular, Kim Hyun-joo added, "I believe eyes are crucial for actors. When I look into Bae Hyeon-seong's eyes, they feel deep and captivating. He is an actor I look forward to in the future."

Bae Hyeon-seong also responded that his chemistry with Kim Hyun-joo greatly boosted his performance. He said, "There were many scenes where we acted while looking into each other's eyes. When I looked into my senior's eyes, emotions naturally rose, which was wonderful."

He further shared, "On set, he may seem relaxed, but once filming begins, he acts like a super scientist. I received a lot of energy from that and performed accordingly."

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