'Housewife Killer' Original Author, Satisfied with Gong Hyo-jin and Jung Jun-won: "They Exceeded Expectations"[Star Issue]

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The original author of the webtoon 'Housewife Killer' shared their impressions after watching the first broadcast of the drama adaptation.

The original author of 'Housewife Killer' (YOON) recently posted on their social media about their reaction to the first episode of MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Housewife Killer.'

They said, "I received the script before the broadcast, and seeing it as actual footage was far more enjoyable than reading just the text," expressing satisfaction with the drama's completion.

They particularly praised the actors' performances. The original author stated, "From the leads to supporting roles and child actors, there are no flaws in their acting." Regarding Gong Hyo-jin, they said, "I believe her greatest strength is her ability to deliver even unrealistic lines naturally, as if speaking them in real life. That strength was maximized, allowing her to guide the drama comfortably. She was utterly mesmerizing as Yu Bo-na, completing action scenes with her unique presence."

Regarding Jung Jun-won, they added, "Even while reading the script, I felt like I could hear his voice coming from the text, so I thought he would be a perfect fit for the role of Tae-sung. In reality, he performed even better than expected, reinforcing my belief that he is indeed the best actor. His gentle image suits well with Tae-sung, who is family-oriented and dotes on his daughter."

Praise for the direction also followed. The original author explained, "Especially in the sniper scenes, the vividness that was difficult to achieve in the webtoon added a sense of awe. In the first sniper scene, when the bullet rotated and its logo became visible as it flew like a bird, I screamed. In the second sniper scene, right after the bullet hit, seeing the bird fly away on the TV screen gave me goosebumps."

They then turned to Director Yoon Jong-ho, saying, "The technique of conveying the story without explanation through condensed scenes is remarkable. Isn't he a directing genius?"

Regarding Kim Eun-hee, who handled the adaptation, they expressed satisfaction: "She preserved my original lines and added new, wonderful ones, placing each scene in its optimal position. Setting the first meeting location at a cathedral was also symbolic and excellent."

Finally, they said, "Since the original content is so extensive, it must have been truly difficult to condense it into 14 episodes, but you completed it brilliantly, and I am so happy." They expressed their affection for the production team and actors.

In response, Director Yoon Jong-ho left a direct comment on the post, sharing the burdens he felt during the process of adapting the webtoon into a drama.

Director Yoon stated, "Directing such an excellent webtoon was a very burdensome task for me. I had many concerns and have been continuously wondering whether we can properly express the original content and the author's intentions within the framework of a drama."

He continued, "To everyone who loves the webtoon, if there are any parts where the original work is not fully expressed, I sincerely apologize. Nevertheless, we ask for your continued love and interest. We will do our best until the very end."

In response, the original author replied, "Director, you must have had many concerns. But you did it."

They added, "Although it is the same work, webtoons and dramas differ in environment and expression methods, so differences from the original are inevitable. These very points were what I, as the original author, expected from the drama, and I believe readers will fully understand them as well."

They further praised, "You filled in the gaps I hadn't even considered with excellence, and I am truly enjoying watching it. The cutting direction is also excellent; I am learning a lot from it."

Finally, they offered encouragement: "I am really looking forward to the second episode airing today. Please don't worry, and do your best until the final filming."

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