[HanCinema's News] Yoo Ah-in Talks About Monsters on JTBC Talk Show

On June 7th Yoo Ah-in appeared in the latest episode of the jTBC variety talk program 'Movie Room'. The appearance was made with a mind to "#ALIVE", which will open in theaters later this month. Yoo Ah-in chiefly discussed with the panelists his at times monstrous appearances in other films such as "Veteran" and "Burning".

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According to Yoo Ah-in his career, with its often widely divergent roles, is an attempt on his part to connect with as many viewers as possible. Yoo Ah-in also noted that he had been advised against trying to expose himself too widely in too many directions, as it would muddle his image. However, Yoo Ah-in said that he felt he had been rich opportunities in life, and wanted to do the best job he could with them.

Yoo Ah-in, in taking full stock of his past offers, expressed the most gratitude for his role as the villain in "Veteran". Yoo Ah-in saw it as the perfect opportunity to try and shed his youthful heartthrob image. Yoo Ah-in also had high praise for writer/director Ryoo Seung-wan's craftsmanship, describing the famed filmmaker as having a cool attitude and a strong attention to detail on set.

Yoo Ah-in also mentioned Ryoo Seung-wan being helpful in other ways as well. According to Yoo Ah-in, he was originally introduced to "Burning" director Lee Chang-dong by Ryoo Seung-wan. Yoo Ah-in described the encounter as a dream come true, as he had a very high opinion of Lee Chang-dong's internationally reknowned work. And also, so it would seem, had Lee Chang-dong heard positive stories of Yoo Ah-in's own dediciation to his craft, as Yoo Ah-in was cast as the lead in "Burning".

Yoo Ah-in also talked about his intrigue at Lee Chang-dong's conceptualization of what it means to be a young person. So it is that while Yoo Ah-in seems surrounded by monsters in his newer movies, in part that's because the world for young people today is a world filled with monsters. So it is that Yoo Ah-in takes humility in mind as he takes on new roles that seem lacking in prestige.

Written by William Schwartz