Exclusive Interview: Kim Jung Hyun And Im Soo Hyang Share Their Favorite “Kokdu: Season Of Deity” Scenes, Personal Goals, And More

“Kokdu: Season of Deity” is gearing up for its much-anticipated premiere!

The new fantasy romance tells the story of a grim reaper named Kokdu (Kim Jung Hyun) who comes right down to this world to punish people each 99 years. When Kokdu meets Han Gye Jeol (Im Soo Hyang), a health care provider with mysterious talents, he begins working as a visiting physician.

Ahead of the premiere, the actors took time to share some perception into the drama and reveal a couple of enjoyable info about themselves.

Read their responses under!

Minor spoilers forward. 

What do you assume is particular about “Kokdu: Season of Deity” when in comparison with different fantasy romance dramas?

Kim Jung Hyun: I believe the character’s traits are distinctive. Kokdu is eccentric, delicate, and likewise considerate on the identical time. Although he’s a personality that doesn’t exist in actuality, I believe his persona and temperament make this drama distinctive when in comparison with different dramas.

Im Soo Hyang: I believe the character Kokdu, who’s the god of the underworld who guides the way in which of the deceased, is a distinguished level that units this drama other than different fantasy romance dramas. He generally breaks the rule of not intervening within the life and demise of people and even harms them. Also, it was new to me {that a} human being doesn’t must unconditionally obey the phrase of the god however fairly that the god can not disobey the phrase of Gye Jeol who’s a human. With these points added, the drama has refreshing and particular charms.

Is there something that you just particularly ready for this position?

Kim Jung Hyun: Do Jin Woo is fairly static when in comparison with Kokdu, and Kokdu could be very dynamic. So I attempted to restrain myself as a lot as attainable when portraying Do Jin Woo, whereas I attempted to painting Kokdu’s expressions larger than what I imagined. However, as at all times, I attempted to concentrate on the actual purpose of every scene for every character fairly than specializing in taking part in twin roles.

Im Soo Hyang: I paid a variety of consideration to Gye Jeol’s style model as a result of there have been scenes the place Gye Jeol needed to look neither too fairly nor too old school however nonetheless beautiful. So that’s why I put a variety of thought into her styling. Also, as a result of Gye Jeol has [scenes with] a variety of strains, I attempted to maintain the [speaking] tempo quick to match the movement of the drama.

What is your favourite scene in “Kokdu: Season of Deity”?

Kim Jung Hyun: The scene that involves thoughts is the one the place Kokdu asks Gye Jeol if she is Seol Hee on the ginkgo tree highway involves thoughts. I believe it was attention-grabbing to see [Kokdu’s] anticipation for his ex-lover when he was considering {that a} thousand years of ready was meaningless.

Im Soo Hyang: All the scenes in “Kokdu: Season of Deity” are my favorites, so it’s onerous to choose only one. But if I had been to call one memorable scene, it could be the scene the place Kokdu and Gye Jeol meet for the primary time. I doubt that there’s a romantic comedy drama the place the male lead will kick off the primary encounter with the feminine lead by strangling her neck. It was a gesture befitting the god of the underworld Kokdu, who’s unfamiliar with the world of people. I believed it was cute that Gye Jeol was not intimidated even in that scenario. I discover it memorable as a result of it’s such an intense first encounter between the 2.

What is essentially the most troublesome facet of taking part in your character on this drama?

Kim Jung Hyun: I attempted to painting Kokdu’s expressions and gestures to be larger than these of different characters. I’m involved about how viewers will react to this.

Im Soo Hyang: Since there are numerous scenes that trip between historic backdrop and trendy backdrop, we regularly needed to journey to different areas of the nation for filming, and we traveled lengthy distances, there was not a variety of time. There had been a variety of strains in every scene, however as a result of there was little time, I had difficulties with memorizing them. I attempted to memorize the strains whereas touring or throughout breaks.

Besides your individual, which “Kokdu: Season of Deity” character is your favourite?

Kim Jung Hyun: I’ve a smooth spot for Gak Shin. She is sort of a mom, and I believe she is a personality who sincerely understands Kokdu.

Im Soo Hyang: My favourite character is Kokdu. Kokdu is cute, attractive, and has particular powers, however he additionally hides secrets and techniques and ache inside. He is mostly a three-dimensional character to that extent. Because Kokdu has all the pieces, he’s a personality that pursuits me as an actor. Of course, there’s a lot that must be expressed, so I additionally assume that he can be tougher to behave out.

What had been your first impressions of one another, and the way have they modified??

Kim Jung Hyun: When I first met Im Soo Hyang, she was so brilliant that I believed that she actually simply Gye Jeol. We are presently filming the second half of the drama, however she nonetheless exudes her brilliant vitality.

Im Soo Hyang: My first impression [of Kim Jung Hyun] and his present picture are the identical. Even after I first met him, he appeared to have a quiet and composed persona. As we’ve been filming collectively, I spotted that it truly is the way in which he’s. He gave the impression to be cautious and mature, and it has not modified between then and now.

Both being born in 1990, do you’re feeling that there are any benefits of performing with somebody of the identical age? 

Kim Jung Hyun: Not solely as a result of we’re of the identical age, however I believe we will talk freely with one another because of Im Soo Hyang’s brilliant and relaxed persona.

Im Soo Hyang: Not solely Kim Jung Hyun, but in addition many different solid members are of the identical age or of comparable age, so we’re filming in a nice ambiance. I believe that units of productions with many individuals of comparable age are at all times full of laughter. We are filming in a enjoyable and pleasant ambiance.

Do you have got your individual method of getting near your co-stars while you first be part of a brand new manufacturing? 

Im Soo Hyang: I are inclined to method them first and check out speaking to them so much even when it’s simply small speak. When I speak so much [with people] on set, at a sure level, it appears to assist create a cheerful ambiance the place everybody is inspired.

What do you take pleasure in consuming while you’re hungry on set? 

Kim Jung Hyun: I believe I drank a variety of ionic drinks.

Im Soo Hyang: I used to take pleasure in consuming chips/crackers. There had been a variety of snacks within the automobile, however I’ve been refraining from consuming them to keep away from gaining an excessive amount of weight. Instead, I’ve been consuming a variety of tangerines, a serious winter fruit.

What is your favourite season?

Kim Jung Hyun: It’s fall. Rather than excessive warmth or chilly, I believe the reasonable chilliness makes it a season that makes you miss the heat of individuals simply the correct quantity.

Im Soo Hyang: I like spring. I used to be born in spring, and I prefer it as a result of it’s climate that’s not too chilly or too sizzling. Throughout winter, it’s too chilly, however I like that because it will get steadily hotter, you may really feel the nice and cozy air distinctive to spring.

What is your TMI of the day?

Kim Jung Hyun: I went to get fitted for my press convention outfit at this time.

Im Soo Hyang: The day of this interview is the day we’re filming Kokdu and Gye Jeol’s kiss scene.

What is a private purpose you wish to obtain in 2023? How about your targets as an actor?

Kim Jung Hyun: Currently, I’m wishing for the “Kokdu: Season of Deity” staff to wrap up filming in good well being. My private purpose is to steadily and quietly perform my tasks diligently.

Im Soo Hyang: First of all, my purpose is to wrap up “Kokdu: Season of Deity” effectively till the tip and make it a enjoyable manufacturing. I hope viewers take pleasure in it as a lot as we labored onerous to movie it. As an actress and as a person, my purpose this yr is to turn into a stronger particular person. I hope this yr turns into one wherein I can have a various array of experiences.

Please say a phrase to Soompi readers who shall be tuning in to “Kokdu: Season of Deity” from overseas!

Kim Jung Hyun: Hello. I’m blissful to greet viewers within the New Year like this. Please spend the beginning of the brand new yr with us. Happy New Year!

Im Soo Hyang: I wish our drama that may carry you happiness like an surprising current that’s like snow in midsummer. We are working onerous on filming, so please anticipate the drama so much. I hope you take pleasure in watching.

“Kokdu: Season of Deity” premieres on January 27 at 9:50 p.m. KST.

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