'Mojamussa' Actor Oh Jung-se: "I Am Different from Kyung-se, Who Is a 'Bundle of Inferiority'... No Envy or Emotional Fluctuations" [Interview 1]

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Actor Oh Jung-se revealed that, unlike the character Park Kyung-se he portrayed in 'Mojamussa,' he himself is not prone to envy or emotional fluctuations.

On the morning of the 26th, Oh Jung-se met with StarNews at an undisclosed location in Samsung-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for a wrap-up interview with JTBC's Saturday-Sunday drama 'Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness' (directed by Cha Young-hoon, written by Park Hae-young, hereafter 'Mojamussa').

'Mojamussa' is a drama following a human's search for peace as they become driven mad by envy and jealousy, being the only one among successful friends who cannot get ahead. The series brings together 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.'

Oh Jung-se played the role of director Park Kyung-se, a character plagued by severe inferiority. Although Kyung-se appears to be a successful director who has made five films, he is actually an anxious figure with more meanness and inferiority complex than anyone else. He displayed a 'hate-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 Yun-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 continue his prolific work this year, having appeared in the MBC Friday-Saturday drama '50 Percent,' which premiered on the 22nd, and the film 'Wild Thing,' scheduled for release on June 3.

-What are your thoughts on the conclusion of 'Mojamussa'?

▶I was fortunate to work on such a precious project, and by around the 12th episode, I found myself wishing there would be a 13th. Working with such wonderful people made the filming period feel short.

-While filming 'Mojamussa,' was there a moment that resonated with you? Have you ever felt worthless yourself?

▶I have never felt so worthless that I entered a cave. I do not think I am similar to the character Kyung-se. I do not hate anyone, and when I fail, I do not suffer as much as others might.

-The character Park Kyung-se was filled with inferiority. How did you attempt to express his meanness?

▶My first goal was to follow the script exactly. I tried to realize every line carefully. After about 10 to 20 percent of the filming was complete, my thoughts shifted slightly. Since Kyung-se has so many lines, it was important to convey the script, but I also wanted him to appear free within it. Both Kyung-se and all the characters were filled with inferiority. The scene where Kyung-se felt upset when Dong-man congratulated him seemed the meannessiest.

-There is an evaluation that you showed 'lovable meanness' this time. You received a unique descriptor.

▶I am grateful for all the descriptors.

-In 'When the Camellia Blooms' as well, why do you think you often receive vicious roles or mean roles when working with director Cha Young-hoon?

▶I have learned a lot by watching the director. By the end of 'Camellia,' I saw Noh Gyu-tae in director Cha Young-hoon. This time, I met a character with similar resolve and discovered those qualities in the director. It was reassuring to have the real Kyung-se present on set. During the wrap party for 'Camellia,' everyone was in a lively mood, but the director was crying from happiness and overwhelming emotion. He cried like a baby, which was very lovely, pure, and like Noh Gyu-tae.

-Is your self-esteem actually on the high side?

▶I try to avoid ups and downs, to not feel envy or jealousy, and to maintain emotional stability whether things go well or not. When I look at myself, I can see my shortcomings.

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