[Joint Interview] Kim Seon Ho, the star of the movie ”The Prince,” takes inspiration from ”Peaky Blinders” for his stylish suit look

We interviewed Kim Seon Ho, who starred in the movie "The Gentleman," which will be released nationwide from April 12th (Friday) at Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters. This movie is about the battle over a huge inheritance.
This is a masterpiece of Korean action that depicts war in an unpredictable way. In the interview, he shows off his charming dimpled smile and talks about how he got into the film and episodes from filming.
Kim Seon Ho made his debut in 2009 with the play "New Boing Boing," and has since appeared in "Memory in Dream" (2019),
He has appeared in theatre productions such as "ICE" (2021) and "Touching the Void" (2022), as well as the TV series "Chief Kim and Director Seo: Bravo!
He has steadily built his career as an actor and will be appearing in the TV series "My Prince's Life" (2017 KBS2) and "100 Days My Prince" (2018 tvN).
She made her big break by captivating fans at home and abroad with the series "Start-Up: Door to Dreams" and "Umimachi Cha Cha Cha" in 2021. Although it's been 15 years since her debut, this is her film debut.
When he saw the finished film for the first time, he recalled, "The screen was so big that I felt a bit embarrassed." "This film, 'The Prince', is my film debut.
The first time I saw myself acting on the big screen was with the audience at the cinema. At first, I felt a little embarrassed because the screen was so big and I couldn't see it from the front.
That's how I felt. When I watched it for the second time, I felt very strange to be on such a big screen. And my friends around me said, "It's your first starring movie.
I really tried my best, so I'll try harder from now on.'" When asked about the difference between movies and TV series, he said, "A movie is one story, while a TV series has several episodes.
I think that's a big difference. In Korea, TV series usually have about 10 episodes, but I think a big part of filming is the fight against time.
But in the case of film, you have more time to think about the scene and think about it carefully.
In order to create a film, we have various conversations and take time to shoot the image the director wants.
I heard that there used to be a lot of differences between the two, but now I hear that the technical differences in cameras are disappearing. However, if there is a difference, it is whether you have enough time or not.
With llamas, we have to shoot in a hurry under really short time, so I try to build up the character as much as possible before starting filming.
While a TV series is one thing, a movie gives you the time to take your time and carefully create something new, which I found very interesting and enjoyable to work on.
"The film's directorial prowess, who has worked on "New World" and "THE
Director Park Hoon, who received rave reviews for "Witch", and Kim Seon Ho also love "New World" and say that he likes the colors and atmosphere of noir movies.
He also said that he was a fan of director Park Hoon.
The action scenes in the movie "The Witch" are truly impactful and unforgettable.
I remember having a good time watching "The Witch," so after meeting director Park Hoon, I immediately said, "Your action is the best." So I'd love to see Park Hoon again.
I had always wanted to work with Director Hoon Jung, and when I received the offer, I felt joy in my heart, thinking, "Finally, I can take on the film genre."
"I was like, 'And to think I'm the lead actor!'" Kim Seon Ho is known for his warm smile and dimples, but in this film he plays a charming and unique character who shows off an eerie smile and elegantly toyed with those around him.
He plays a moralistic "prince". He is the most mysterious of the men he pursues, and it is unclear until the end whether he is a good or bad man.
I asked about the direction from Director Park Hoon Jung. "Director Park Hoon Jung suggested that I take inspiration from Stanley Kubrick's 'A Clockwork Orange.'
I was told to use the image of the main character enjoying what he does without knowing that it is wrong, and I actually used that as a reference when I acted.
The director gave me the direction to play a clean, refreshing, and crazy character. I wanted to match the tone of Director Park Hoon Jung's direction as much as possible.
When asked if he had ever provided his own ideas for the characters, he replied, "I wouldn't go so far as to call them ideas, but I did have some whistling sounds.
There is a scene in the film, but it was something that came up on the spot. It was an idea that came up on the spot to make sure that it wasn't too bright and not too dark.
We had a specific image of the character in mind, but we all discussed it together to the point where it was hard to tell whose idea it was on set," he said.
The suit he wears is also impressive, portraying him as a "clean and neat person," as per director Park Hoon's direction.
"In the process of preparing the costumes, we used the movie Peaky Blinders as a reference. If you look at the movie, the costume worn by the main character and the nobleman's costume are similar to those of the hat-wearing
I think it's pretty similar, except for the difference in whether or not he has boots. We had a long discussion about whether to add another new element, whether to have him wear boots.
I have become a regular shoe, but I was very worried about whether to wear long boots. I debated every detail, wondering if wearing boots would interfere with driving or running.
I remember thinking, "I also had trouble deciding whether to wear the hat or not." The film is set in the action noir genre, which involves dark organizations and crime.
But what was the atmosphere like on set? "The scenes we were shooting were very serious, but Director Park Hoon was a very funny guy, so I was able to be a real actor.
The monitor seat where Director Jung sits is always filled with a cheerful atmosphere. The scenes being filmed are serious, but the atmosphere on set is always very cheerful.
Director Njeong himself likes funny things and enjoys witty conversations, so the atmosphere on set was very bright. However, when shooting action scenes or dangerous scenes,
At the time, everyone on set was so focused on the scene that they were nervous about an accident. In other conversation scenes, the atmosphere was not as strong as in the noir genre.
When asked about an episode during filming, he said, "The most memorable episode was when I jumped off a bridge, even though I'm actually scared of heights.
There was a scene where I had to stand up, and the wind was blowing hard that day, so I was scared and tears were running down my cheeks (laughs).”
Regarding his episode with Ju, he said, "Kang TaeJu was a character who was being chased from the beginning of the movie, so we had to shoot a lot of scenes where we kept running. On the other hand, I was just taking it easy and driving around.
Kang TaeJu was chasing him on his bike when at one point the car got stuck in a narrow alley and he had no choice but to get out of the car and run after him. Kang TaeJu had been running for about a month.
I had been doing it for a while, so I was already in a good physical condition, but I was just about to start running, so it was really tough and I thought, "What should I do?" and crouched down.
At that time, Kang TaeJu suddenly came to me quietly and handed me an energy drink, saying, "Brother, if you drink this, you can run for about 20 minutes longer."
When I actually drank it, it was like a lie, I felt like I could run for the next 20 minutes without any problems," he said.
When asked about her feelings about starring in her first movie, she said, "I was scared to see my face on the big screen.
"To be honest, I felt a lot of pressure as an actor to have my face projected on the screen.
I was a little scared of being seen on a TV screen. In fact, when I started the TV series, it took me almost a year to get used to seeing myself on a TV monitor. But now,
I've received a lot of support and advice from many people through this film, and I'd like to be more relaxed about what it means to be on the big screen in the future.
And when I see myself on the screen, I think, "Oh, so there's this side of me. I see this side of me."
I realized and experienced that. Next time, if I get to appear in a movie, I want to feel a little bit different from the fear and the fast-paced situations I've felt up until now.
I feel like I can break free from my stress and tackle this. To tell the truth, I was really nervous when I was on stage to greet people about the movie."
The first fan meeting in Japan will be held in May 2023, and on April 5th and 7th this year in Osaka and Tokyo.
"2024 KIM SEONHO ASIA TOUR in JAPAN <Color+Full>" will be held. In addition, "2023 ASIA ARTIST
He has also appeared in the "AWARDS BEGINNING CONCERT "Otokogami" and has visited Japan many times. When I asked him about his impressions of Japan, he said, "First of all, I'm impressed by the unique way Japanese people behave.
However, when I encounter their kind way of speaking and their kind, gentle smiles, I feel like I can naturally open up to them.
I had a lot of fun. I thought the food was really delicious and there were a lot of cute things. Also, the streets of Tokyo are not that different from Korea.
I don't have a favorite place in Nagoya, but when I went there, the scenery I'd seen in movies and TV series spread out before my eyes, and it felt so familiar to me, and I was happy and moved.
"The Hitsumabushi I had at the restaurant was truly amazing, I'll never forget it," he said, before adding with a smile, "I'd like to eat Hitsumabushi in Nagoya again."
Finally, he said, "The film 'The Gentleman' is an action noir film about a boy named Marcos Benjamin Lee who is pursued by a mysterious pursuer.
As the identities of the nobleman and the other mysterious pursuers become clear, various events unfold. It is by no means a difficult or dark movie.
It's a witty and entertaining movie that you can enjoy casually, so please feel free to go to the cinema and enjoy the movie to your heart's content.
I hope that you will enjoy this film. It is filled with the efforts of many people and precious moments. I hope that you will go see it at the cinema and love "The Prince" as much as you can.
"I'm sorry." "The Gentleman" Story: Is this man an angel or a devil? Marcos Benjamin Lee, a young man who earns a living by fighting underground in the Philippines to support his sick mother, is searching for his Korean father.
One day, a man who calls himself "an emissary of his father" appears in front of him, and Marcos Benjamin Lee heads to Korea. On the plane, Marcos Benjamin Lee meets a mysterious man who calls himself "Friend (Chingu)."
Marcos Benjamin Lee is frightened by the creepy laughing nobleman and runs away, but he is gradually cornered by the nobleman's relentless pursuit and violent behavior... Why did Marcos Benjamin Lee's father suddenly appear in front of him...?
What is the mysterious nobleman's purpose? When everything becomes clear, Marcos Benjamin Lee faces further danger. © 2023 GOLDMOON PICTURES &
STUDIO&NEW. All Rights Reserved. Release Date: April 12th (Friday) Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters nationwide. Distribution: Shinka