[Sportschosun Ahn So-yoon] Actor Happy End shared his thoughts on working with Han So-hee for the first time through the film "The Intern."
At the production briefing for "The Intern" held on the 24th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Ichon-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul, Happy End said, "When would I ever get the luxury of sharing a frame with Han So-hee? I tried to stay fully focused."
"The Intern" is a remake of the Hollywood film of the same name, which earned more than five times its production budget in 2015 and was widely loved by audiences around the world. The story follows an office life that crosses generations and ranks, beginning when Gi-ho, a silver intern with 37 years of experience, joins the company of Sunoo, who has rapidly emerged as a dark horse in the fashion industry three years after launch. The film is directed by Kim Do-young, known for "Kim Ji-young, Born 1982" and "Once We Were Us."
Happy End also spoke about playing Han So-hee's direct superior in "The Intern." He said, "Han So-hee and I both asked who had been cast. When I heard that Han So-hee had been cast, I said, 'That... Han So-hee?'" he recalled with a laugh. "When else would I get the luxury of sharing a frame with this actress? I thought I had to stay completely focused."
After hearing that, Han So-hee said, "To be honest, I wondered whether an opportunity like this would ever come again in my life. I thought, 'Is this the same senior Happy End I know? I need to jump in without hesitation,' and I worked hard with that mindset."
Happy End then praised her highly, saying, "Until now, I have worked with actors whose faces you would not want to run into on the street" he said with a laugh. "But with such a beautiful actress standing opposite me, I really wanted to do my best." He added, "As you will see in the film, Han So-hee brought more than expected to the project, both in her attitude and in the passion she showed in expressing her character. Director Kim Do-young must have been pleased as well. I was both surprised and impressed by Han So-hee."
Ahn So-yoon, antahn22@sportschosun.com
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