'Four Hands' Jang Gyu-ri: "Song Kang and Lee Jun-young, all three of us are introverts... Song Kang is surprisingly playful" [Interview ②]

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Actress Jang Gyu-ri shared her impressions of working with Song Kang and Lee Jun-young in 'Four Hands'.

Jang Gyu-ri recently met with StarNews for an interview regarding the finale of tvN's weekend drama 'Four Hands' (screenplay by Shin I-won, directed by Park Hyun-seok) at the Namu Actors headquarters on Dosan-daero in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

'Four Hands' is a drama depicting the friendship, love, competition, and growth of young people who meet at an arts high school that gathers only musical geniuses. Jang Gyu-ri played Hong Jae-in, a violinist with sensitive musical sensibilities in the series. Jae-in, the daughter of classical artist So Sok-sa (President), is a character born with exceptional perfect pitch, able to recognize another person's talent simply by listening to their music. She not only immediately recognized the skill of Jung Yo (played by Lee Jun-young) but has also consistently supported Biao (played by Song Kang) and his performances since childhood. Eventually becoming Biao's manager as an adult, Jae-in played a role that went beyond being a friend or manager, silently standing by his side as he struggled with Jung Yo's disappearance, while also portraying deep feelings for Biao. Jang Gyu-ri injected vitality into the drama through her portrayal of Hong Jae-in, a character described as having bright and bold energy.

Jang Gyu-ri was active as a member of the group fromis_9 from 2018 to 2022, and began her acting career in 2019 with 'Essential Romance Elective'. She subsequently transitioned to acting by appearing in works such as 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay', 'Cheer Up', 'Player 2: The War of the Con Artists', and 'The Call'.

-What was your first impression when you read the script for 'Four Hands'?

▶I am someone who believes in the power of music and finds comfort through it, so I wanted to try classical music. The story of a young person growing through music was wonderful, and Jae-in was very attractive to me. I also think the world can be afraid of geniuses, but I thought it was cool that Jae-in is someone who strives to show geniuses to the world.

-Like Jae-in, does actress Jang Gyu-ri tend to notice the strengths of others well?

▶I also try to catch onto the strengths of others. When I discover a strength in someone, I tend to think about what I can do to help that strength shine.

-What kind of existence was Biao to Jae-in?

▶The writer set it up so that Biao and Jae-in were close since childhood, and that Jae-in received great comfort by listening to Biao's music when her parents divorced. I think Jae-in would have considered Biao's music as something that wrapped around her and comforted her.

-If you have someone you like, do you approach them actively like Jae-in does?

▶I can't just go up to someone like Jae-in does, but I tend to flirt quietly.

-What did you think of the school uniform fit on actors Song Kang and Lee Jun-young?

▶Just seeing them standing there, they looked as handsome as models. The age gap between the three of us isn't that big. I didn't just happily put on the school uniform, but it was so pretty that I wore it with a grateful heart.

-Actor Song Kang is also known to be an introvert. How did you get close on set?

▶(Including Lee Jun-young) all three of us are introverts, but Song Kang hyung was very playful. It seemed like he was trying to lighten the mood on purpose.

-Among the three introverted actors, who tended to lead the atmosphere?

▶(Song Kang) hyung probably led it since he is the oldest. Actor Jun-young and I are from the same birth year, but our birthdays were different, so he suggested that we sort out how we address each other. Since Lee Jun-young hyung has many friends born in 1996, to avoid confusion, it was decided that I would be considered the younger one in terms of how we address each other.

-How did you see off actor Lee Jun-young when he enlisted in the military?

▶I contacted hyung recently, and since his face looked good, I told him, "It seems like the military suits you." He seemed to be at peace.

-Between actors Song Kang and Lee Jun-young, which one is closer to actress Jang Gyu-ri's ideal type?

▶Because I acted as Jae-in, I looked a lot at Song Kang hyung's eyes, and they were like jewels. Out of loyalty, I would pick Song Kang hyung. (Laughter)

-There were reactions saying the kiss scene in the drama was "out of nowhere."

▶I thought such a reaction might happen. Since the narrative between Biao and Jae-in wasn't sufficiently depicted, it could have felt that way. However, I thought of it as Jae-in having liked Biao for a long time, and rather than a kiss between a man and a woman, it was like performing CPR on Biao who was struggling.

-There are also reactions hoping that Biao will become a "regret" regarding Jae-in. So, what will happen to Biao in the end?

▶I think it will be a precious experience for Jae-in to have liked someone for so long, and she will likely undergo her own growth. Whether Biao regrets it or not, I think Jae-in will remain the same.

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