We met Kim Seon Ho, who appeared in front of the public two years after the drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” and made his screen debut with the movie “The Childe”.
In director Park Hoon Jung’s new film “The Childe”, Kim Seon Ho played Nobleman, a ruthless character who introduces himself as a “friend” but is actually an unidentified pursuer.
Kim Seon Ho clarified that despite his character sharing the same title as the film (Korean title), he is not the one-top lead actor. He expressed gratitude for this opportunity and revealed that he felt thankful rather than excited about his screen debut. He also acknowledged his limitations and the challenges he faced during filming.
After the release of the film’s trailer, there was a warm response to Kim Seon Ho’s acting. Kim Seon Ho mentioned that many people showed interest in his acting even though it is his first film. He confessed that meeting the audience’s expectations can be nerve-wracking, but fans’ support empowers him. He said, “Fans’ support has the power to make a small person bigger.“
Kim Seon Ho revealed his dream of exploring the noir genre, inspired by director Park Hoon Jung’s “New World” and the Hong Kong film “Infernal Affairs”. Although “The Childe” may not be a traditional noir film, he appreciated the wit in the script. He expressed his desire to transform from the romantic image he portrayed in dramas to a rougher appearance.
To improve his acting skills, Kim Seon Ho emphasized the importance of practical experience. He felt grateful for the increased speed in understanding the director’s instructions and believed that experience has contributed to his growth as an actor.
Due to his performance in “The Childe”, Kim Seon Ho was cast in the film “Tyrant”, another film directed by Park Hoon Jung, immediately after completing the previous project. He attributed this consecutive casting to the trust the director gained in him and how well he understood the director’s intentions.
Regarding his role in “The Childe”, which tells the story of Kopino boxer, Kim Seon Ho revealed that he studied and focused on expressing the director’s message of wanting the oppressed to strike back against the oppressors. Kim Seon Ho aimed to portray the character with concentration and ease, particularly in scenes with significant plot twists.
Source: Daum
