'24th-year' Actor Bae Soobin "I wondered if I could continue acting"... 'Jekyll & Hyde' 1 actor, 15 roles 'Closing remarks' [Q&A]

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Actor Bae Soobin shared closing remarks on the play 'Jekyll & Hyde'.

The play 'Jekyll & Hyde', starring Bae Soobin, is a one-person show based on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, reimagining the story from the perspective of Utterson, Jekyll's friend and lawyer, rather than Jekyll himself. Running from March 16 to June 7 for about three months at Link The Space 2 in Daehangno, the production received explosive praise from critics and audiences alike by boldly stripping away elaborate music and stage sets, focusing solely on the actor's lines and profound psychological exploration to deeply delve into the good and evil within human nature, as well as desires.

In particular, we conducted a Q&A to ask about his reflections and behind-the-scenes insights on leading the stage alone as a one-person show.

-What are your closing remarks on the play 'Jekyll & Hyde'?

Actually, ahead of this production, the question 'Can I continue acting?' kept following me. I took on the one-person show with the mindset of grasping at straws, and through the process of meeting audiences directly on stage and leading the performance, I found hope that 'I still think I can act.' I am very proud and happy to have concluded it safely and well.

-What was the most important focus while acting out 15 roles as one person?

I constantly pondered, 'What would I want to see if I were the audience?' I placed great importance on the energy and images left by people's words and actions, and strived to sharply express the unique texture of each character. I focused on creating the play's tempo so that the audience would never feel bored for even a single moment.

-Is there a character or line that stands out most in your memory?

'Hyde' is the most memorable. Although he appears briefly, he is a character who must condense all the energy accumulated over time and release it in an instant, making him the most difficult role, yet at the same time, it provided the greatest catharsis. Perhaps because of this, the final line, 'Hyde is not just in me,' still resonates deeply within me today.

-What is the charm of the theater stage that makes you visit Daehangno every year?

The stage is always a space that makes me the most humble. At the same time, it is also a place where I gain another kind of strength. With a grateful heart, I hope to continue living on stage in the future.

-Reflections after completing the challenge of 'stripping bare' and a final message to the audience

The stage remains a scary and trembling space. However, I learned that it is also a place that gives me the strength to rise again when I pour out everything I have without holding back. I sincerely thank all the audience members who filled the small theater and completed the performance with me at every moment. Thanks to your support, I was able to finish the race to the end. I will return with a good work.

Meanwhile, actor Bae Soobin, who left a deep impression on audiences with his intense, high-density emotional acting, is set to begin reviewing his next project after the closing of the play 'Jekyll & Hyde'.

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