Actor Ji Chang-wook / Courtesy of Walt Disney Firm Korea
After cementing his status as an motion star, Ji Chang-wook returned to the world of conspiracy thrillers with “The Manipulated,” an expanded tackle the 2017 movie “Fabricated Metropolis.”
Ji stated the mixture of a compelling script and a deep affection for the unique work satisfied him to revisit the universe.
“I had a imprecise feeling that I needed to do it when the collection adaptation was first talked about,” the actor, who performs protagonist Tae-jung within the recently-ended collection, advised The Korea Instances in an interview at a restaurant in Seoul Thursday.
“After studying the screenplay, it was simply too enjoyable. It made me assume, ‘Oh, I feel I can do a very good job with this.’ There was an affection for the movie model, and in addition a curiosity about what it could be prefer to recreate this with new forged members and recent episodes. The story launched so many new dimensions and characters, and I needed to see how in another way I may painting the character about 10 years later.”
The Disney+ Korean authentic collection follows Tae-jung, an strange one that finds his life manipulated by unseen energy, forcing him right into a struggle for his innocence. Whereas the unique movie centered on a large gaming conspiracy, the Disney+ collection broadens the narrative scope and introduces new characters, together with Yo-han, performed by Doh Kyung-soo, also referred to as D.O. of Ok-pop boy band EXO.
Ji isn’t any stranger to bodily demanding roles as he has earned his status along with his works similar to “The Worst of Evil” (2023) and “Gangnam B-Aspect” (2024).
The 38-year-old stated filming the action-filled “The Manipulated” was excessive.
“Motion is all the time onerous,” he stated. “From hand-to-hand fight to automobile chases, it was a relentless problem. The automobile chase scenes, which concerned loads of laptop graphics, and the tunnel bike sequence have been technically and bodily demanding.”
Past the adrenaline-pumping stunts, Ji was tasked with portraying the emotional collapse of Tae-jung. The actor stated his most important aim was to make the viewers empathize with a person pushed to the underside by an unjust manipulation.
“Tae-jung represents an individual who’s powerless towards unseen energy. His psychological state crumbles as he faces groundless accusations,” Ji stated. “My job was to painting how desperately he descends into that abyss, so the viewers may totally relate to his feelings. This was the purpose I mentioned most with the director.”
Actor Ji Chang-wook in a scene from Disney+ collection “The Manipulated” / Courtesy of Walt Disney Firm Korea
The collection’ climax introduced a stunning shift in Tae-jung’s ethical path. Whereas viewers may need hoped for an easy revenge, Tae-jung finally selected to not kill his most important enemy Yo-han.
“Yo-han screams at Tae-jung to kill him in the long run, however Tae-jung’s feeling was that Yo-han ought to should stay and totally face the duty for his crimes, as a substitute of taking the straightforward means out by dying,” Ji stated.
When requested about the opportunity of a Season 2, Ji laughed.
“I do not actually need to do it,” he answered, however instantly added, “However there is not any better pleasure than figuring out your work is liked sufficient to go for a second season. If a Season 2 supply comes, I might don’t have any selection however to do it, although it could require an enormous determination.”
Ji’s profession stands out as a result of he’s all the time keen to tackle many several types of roles and worldwide initiatives. This exhibits his dedication to increasing what he can do as an actor.
“I need to hold making an attempt new issues on a regular basis. If there are thrilling worldwide initiatives, I need to chase them to see how I can have an extended and profitable profession as a Korean actor.”
