[Exclusive]Choi Yu-ri fulfills wish as 'Assassin(s)' and feels amazing working with Lee Min-ho she has long admired [Hanbok Interview ②]

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Choi Yu-ri will also meet audiences through the film 'Assassin(s)' this Chuseok. 'Assassin(s)' depicts a story investigating the suspicions and masterminds behind the assassination of the First Lady that shocked South Korea on August 15, 1974. In the film, Choi Yu-ri plays Choi Seung-hwa, a member of the choir participating in the Liberation Day commemorative ceremony.

Regarding her decision to join the project, Choi Yu-ri stated, "Director Heo Jin-ho expressed his desire to meet with me, so I read the script and took the role. As he is such an accomplished director, I was nervous going into the meeting, but he treated me comfortably and familiarly as if we had known each other for a long time, and I am grateful." She further revealed her excitement about working with Director Heo Jin-ho, saying, "After watching 'Cheonmun: Asking the Sky,' I thought I would like to meet him someday, so I was very happy when this good opportunity arose."

As the work is based on true events, she put considerable effort into preparation. Choi Yu-ri recalled, "I researched the era at that time and the real-life figures who served as the motif. Since it was my first period drama, I was quite nervous, but once I arrived on set, it felt so real, as if I had truly entered that era. My initial tension became completely unnecessary."

During filming, she received significant help from senior actors. Recalling scenes with actor Lee Min-ho, she said, "When I faced difficulties, Actor Lee Min-ho adjusted well to me. He would say, 'Yu-ri, if you deliver your lines here, I'll respond like this,' and proactively matched my pace, so I was truly grateful." She added, "I had always liked and admired Actor Lee Min-ho, so it was amazing to meet him in person. At first, I was unnecessarily shy, but as filming progressed, he would initiate conversations and treat me comfortably, which helped me complete the shoot smoothly."

Regarding Director Heo Jin-ho's direction, she explained, "The director wanted to express the bright and innocent look typical of high school girls. Since I am naturally introverted, I faced some difficulties, but the director would initiate conversations and ask questions like, 'What do you think it would have been like if you were really in this situation?' Thinking about those questions while acting made me feel much more at ease."

Choi Yu-ri mentioned that she did not know the main cast during the initial meeting. She said, "When I first met with the director, he did not mention the main casting. Later, when I heard the actor lineup, I was truly surprised. I thought to myself, 'I am making a film with such renowned actors,' and laughed."

She continued, "On set, I met Actor Lee Min-ho and Actor Yoo Hae-jin, and Actor Park Hae-il also visited frequently. Although there were no scenes where we interacted in the film, he greeted me many times on set."

She noted that the thoughtful consideration from senior actors remained memorable. Choi Yu-ri recalled, "Actor Yoo Hae-jin greeted me first, and Actor Park Hae-il also took good care of me. There was a snack table, but even if I didn't go to it, they would bring snacks directly to me." She added, "I felt so grateful yet shy at the time."

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