Oh Jung-se, transforms into a wild ballad singer in 'Wild Thing,' sparking buzz: "Every time I sing 'I Like You,' I feel shame... also tried vocal training with the 'straw breathing method'" [Interview ③]

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Actor Oh Jung-se shared his thoughts on becoming a topic of discussion for his role as ballad singer Choi Seong-gon in 'Wild Thing.'

On the morning of the 26th, Oh Jung-se met with StarNews at an unspecified location in Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, following the conclusion of the JTBC Saturday-Sunday drama 'Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness' (directed by Cha Young-hoon, written by Park Hae-young, hereinafter 'Moja-Mu-Ssa').

'Moja-Mu-Ssa' is a drama that follows a human's search for peace as they become driven mad by envy and jealousy, being the only one who cannot get ahead among successful friends. Writer Park Hae-young, who penned 'My Mister' and 'My Liberation Notes,' and director Cha Young-hoon, known for 'When the Camellia Blooms' and 'Welcome to Samdal-ri,' joined forces.

Oh Jung-se portrayed director Park Kyung-se, a character plagued by intense inferiority. Although Park Kyung-se appears to be a successful director who has made five films, he is actually an anxious character with powerful feelings of inadequacy and inferiority compared to anyone else. He displayed a 'hate-obsessed chemistry' with Hwang Dong-man (played by Gu Gyeo-ham) and conveyed humor by appearing completely intimidated in front of his wife, Ko Hye-jin (played by Kang Mal-geum). Other cast members included Ko Yoon-jeong (as Byun Eun-ah), Park Hae-jun (as Hwang Jin-man), Bae Jong-ok (as Oh Jung-hee), Han Sun-hwa (as Jang Mi-ran), and Choi Won-young (as Choi Dong-hyun).

Oh Jung-se is set to be highly active this year, appearing in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama '50 Percent,' which premiered on the 22nd, and the movie 'Wild Thing,' scheduled for release on June 3.

-What was the reason for participating in the movie 'Wild Thing'? You have become a topic of discussion by transforming into a long-haired ballad singer named Choi Seong-gon.

▶I had a connection with Director Son Jae-gon and worked together this time. In 'Wild Thing,' I also kicked my feet a lot under the surface. I made many suggestions to the director. The long hair was something I came up with after wondering what would be best. When I transformed into a wild boar hunter, I wanted to contrast with that character. On set, it was suggested that the choreography for 'I Like You' should be something like an interjection. I hadn't anticipated such a reaction. On set, it was a battle with myself. I am not a good singer, yet I had to sing 'I Like You' on set, and my expressions had to be top-notch. I felt ashamed as soon as that scene ended.

-If 'Wild Thing' is successful, will there be a chance to show your singing?

▶I thought about it, but when I tried it at home, it didn't go well. (Laughs) There were also talks of appearing on music shows for promotional purposes, but I wondered if lip-syncing on music shows might be disrespectful to someone. 'I Like You' even had a one-hour continuous playback video.

-Why does Oh Jung-se's acting have such a great effect in terms of being lovely and comedic? What is your own acting know-how to become a scene-stealer?

▶Kicking my feet a lot under the surface is the driving force. In some works, I become a scene-stealer, and in others, I just appear that way. I tried to act sincerely with the thought that the audience should have fun. I also received vocal training for the role of Choi Seong-gon, and there was something called the 'straw breathing method.'

-You mentioned that if you have time, you go to see Hongdae band performances. If there is an artist who recently inspired you?

▶There is a song by Aleph called 'Nevertheless.' I thought it was a song that comforts you when you work hard, similar to 'Moja-Mu-Ssa.'

-This year, you are showing a high volume of work, including the drama 'Moja-Mu-Ssa,' the drama 'Climax,' the movie 'Wild Thing,' and the MBC drama '50 Percent.'

▶When works pile up, they really pile up. Every time I try to get stuck on one character, a role with a gap appears. In '50 Percent,' I met actors Heo Sung-tae and Shin Ha-kyun briefly in a previous work, but this time I met them for a longer time and acted excitedly. I hope they can enjoy it with a relaxed mind.

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