Won Jin Ah talked about the success of the new occult Netflix series "Hellbound," how she prepared for her role, her acting experiences with Yoo Ah In, and more.
"Hellbound" is helmed by "Train to Busan" director Yeon Sang Ho, and follows the deep and dark story of the people on Earth who are, one by one, sentenced to hell by the new emerging religion led by Jung Jin Soo (Yoo Ah In).
Won Jin Ah on Her Role in Netflix Series 'Hellbound'
The drama stars Won Jin Ah as Song So Hyun, the wife of producing director Bae Young Jae (Park Jung Min). Throughout the series, she is depicted with immense struggle and desperation, and motherly love of a poor mother whose own child was sentenced to hell.
"Hellbound" received worldwide acclaim and topped Netflix's charts in 59 countries around the globe following its release. Won Jin Ah couldn't believe its undeniable success, saying, "I'm puzzled but I'm so grateful for the people who supported the series. It was absolutely unexpected."
The actress chose the drama for its appeal, despite her small role. She said, "It was a new world I have yet to explore. The director said it would tell about the world of hell, so I really wanted to try it."
Won Jin Ah Reveals Struggles in Synchronizing With Her Character
In the drama, Won Jin Ah's character went through a lot of experiences that she hadn't experienced firsthand, so acting in the role was challenging for her. According to the actress, she used her creativity and imagination as if she was in that moment.
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"I thought about my child's days being numbered. It was difficult to bring that to my heart, even though I was working with a dummy newborn prop," she shared with a laugh.
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Because of Won Jin Ah's smaller role and the drama's storyline, her character would be hard to see in the second season. The actress said, "Song So Hyun and Bae Young Jae's deaths carried a large impact. I personally see it as a sacrifice. I hope that their beautiful love remains through their deaths."
She also said, as a fan of "Hellbound," that she wants her death to be made out of love.
When Won Jin Ah was asked about the role she wanted to try if given the chance, she selected Yoo Ah In's character, Jung Jin Soo, as it was a role she had never done before. She heaped praises for the actor, saying, "Whenever I see Yoo Ah In on set, I always thought he's amazing and cool and great at moving his body."
"I want to try playing a character who has a sense of justice, but is also crazy and good at physical things," Won Jin Ah continued.
The interview concluded with Won Jin Ah hinting at her overseas activities, "I still have a lot to learn and I need to establish myself first. If the opportunity comes along, I would gladly take it."
Moreover, Won Jin Ah is set to return to the silver screens with her upcoming star-studded film "Happy New Year" this holiday season.
Won Jin Ah, Kang Ha Neul, Lee Dong Wook and More in 'Happy New Year'
TVING's forthcoming romantic comedy "Happy New year" starring Won Jin Ah, Han Ji Min, Lee Dong Wook, Kang Ha Neul, Girls' Generation Yoona, Kim Young Kwang, Seo Kang Joon, Lee Kwang Soo, Lee Kyu Hyung and Lee Hye Young is set to decorate the holiday season with love and sweetness.
It's a light romance comedy film that follows the different stories of various people who meet each other at Hotel Emross during the New Year holidays. Each character has his own story to tell which will help them create bonds and relationships like no other.
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Directed by "The Classic" filmmaker and writer Kwak Jae Young, "Happy New Year" is set to hit the big screen on Wednesday, December 29. It will also be available on streaming platform TVING.
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