Lee Dong-wook: "Made efforts to prevent aging... even gained 8kg for 'Killers' Mall 2'" [Interview ①]

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Actor Lee Dong-wook shared his thoughts on presenting 'Killers' Mall 2'.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, Lee Dong-wook conducted an interview with StarNews at a café in Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. He visited global viewers through the OTT Disney+ original series 'Killers' Mall 2' on the 22nd.

'Killers' Mall 2' returned two years after captivating global audiences with its first season in 2024. Season 2 follows Ji-an (played by Kim Hye-jun), who has become the new manager of the mall after a grueling handover, as she teams up with Jin-man (played by Lee Dong-wook), who has returned from the dead, to launch a full-scale counterattack against the global power 'Babylon'.

Lee Dong-wook said, "I am happy to be in Season 2 thanks to how much Season 1 was loved. 'Killers' Mall' and Jung Jin-man are personally my favorite work and character. It was great because I could feel something new while filming." He added, "It is unique that although he is the protagonist, he does not appear very often. It is also a character I have never played before, and the worldview of the killers is so unique and fun that it felt fresh."

He continued, "Actually, when we started Season 1, we did not have Season 2 in mind. However, there was internal discussion about it, so producing Season 2 was not unfamiliar to me. Therefore, rather than preparing something special, I thought we should just make the most of it as a continuation of the story. But I prepared with the resolve that 'if it is not more fun than Season 1, it has no meaning.' The director and writer worked very hard."

He then said, "It was my first time filming after two years, so even though it wasn't supposed to be like this, I felt nervous. All the staff from Season 1 came over as they were. It was too familiar and welcoming. The tension from the previous day disappeared completely when I saw the faces of the staff. It felt like we had just filmed yesterday and gathered again; we exchanged our usual jokes, and the tension quickly dissipated," showcasing their teamwork.

In particular, Lee Dong-wook said, "When I play Jung Jin-man, I gain 8kg more than usual. Also, since I shouldn't look older after two years, I made efforts to prevent 'aging' by drinking a lot of water." His dedication drew attention.

'Killers' Mall 2' has currently released two episodes and is structured as an eight-episode series with two episodes released every Wednesday.

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