Actor Kang Dong-won talked about his new film “Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman” and his career
Kang Dong-won is known for his straightforward and confident demeanor in interviews. He considers himself a successful actor because most of the projects he has been involved in have turned a profit. He expresses a sense of responsibility to ensure that investments in his projects are successful and profitable.
Kang Dong-won talks about how he has been exploring various roles and genres in his career, aiming to adapt his acting to his age. He acknowledges that he has the flexibility to play a wide range of characters and expresses a desire to take on more mature roles as he enters his 40s.
Regarding his looks and the “Kang Dong-won effect”, he remains humble and says he does not pay much attention to external perceptions. He appreciates compliments about his acting skills the most.
When asked about doing romantic melodramas, Kang Dong-won states that he has not come across any scripts with a romantic focus and does not actively seek out such roles.
Kang Dong-won reflects on his past roles and mentions that he rarely watches his own works. He occasionally catches glimpses of them on TV but does not intentionally watch them.
The actor talks about his future plans, expressing a desire to continue working hard in his 40s. He mentions that he enjoys acting and has been working on writing scripts, indicating his interest in storytelling.
Regarding directing, Kang Dong-won admits that he lacks confidence in that area and mentions that actors like Ha Jung-woo and Lee Jung-jae impress him with their directing skills.
He briefly discusses the release of “Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman” alongside Song Kang-ho’s “Cobweb” and mentions that they did not exchange messages but silently supported each other.
Kang Dong-won’s daily life is also touched upon, with the actor revealing that he does not spend much time at home. He prefers going out to eat rather than cooking at home and often gets recognized by people.
Finally, he talks about the charm of “Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman”, describing it as an easily accessible film with a fast pace and rhythm. He acknowledges the support of the investors and expresses gratitude for the opportunity to create something within the budget.
Kang Dong-won briefly mentions the possibility of “Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman” season 2, saying that it would depend on whether audiences want it and that he has many ideas for the continuation of the story.
Source: Joy News 24
