Jang Dong Yoon Shared His Preparations And Experiences In Portraying The Role Of A Woman

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Jang Dong Yoon Shared His Preparations And Experiences In Portraying The Role Of A Woman
Jang Dong Yoon Shared His Preparations And Experiences In Portraying The Role Of A Woman Twitter

Jang Dong Yoon talked about "The Tale of Nokdu," which aired its last episode on November 25. He said he filmed until the last episode and he was in a hectic schedule. He said he can't believe it is over and it will stay on his mind for a long time. He had fun filming with the cast members and crew.

The actor showcased his acting skills in "The Tale of Nokdu". Jang Dong Yoon said he dreamed of trying action films. He said he usually does student roles. He revealed that he is an extrovert person who exercises a lot. He prepared for the role by studying in an acting school. He wanted to learn more and do good in action scenes.

He said the best of his action scenes were the first episode's island action scene. They filmed it in one-take only because they had more time left. They don't have a stand-in at that time. He thought of doing more action scenes in the future after watching the result.

Jang Dong Yoon looks like he lost weight in this drama than his previous dramas. He said he wanted to be physically fit in doing action scenes. He had to undergo a strict diet and aerobic exercise in order to lose weight. He lost 3 percent of his body fat. He said he wanted to tone up his muscles too but the director told him Nokdu should have a sleek image.

Jang Dong Yoon was praised for his transformation as a woman. He showed a realistic portrayal compared to other male characters who crossed-dress in the past. He said that this is a hot topic nowadays and he wanted to do something more unique. He portrayed widow Kim by doing something different. He thought of breaking the prejudices of male actors cross-dressing as a woman. He really liked widow Kim.

Viewers loved how Jang Dong Yoon changed the tone of his voice for widow Kim. He really sounded like a woman when he talks. He thought a woman can also have the ability to change their voices in high-tone and mid-tone. He made his character look like and sound like a real woman.

The actor's beautiful facial features also gained attention from viewers. It made his woman character more realistic. Jang Dong Yoon shared that in the past he wished he has manly and bold features. He said a face with bold features is not suited for playing the role of a woman. He used his insecurities as his strengths. Now he likes his facial features more.

He was asked if he had a difficult time portraying 2 roles. He said it was fine for him. He said Nok Du who transformed into a woman and Nok Du who was a simple man were only 1 person. He said they are not separate personalities because they live in one character. He wanted to play different roles in the future.

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