──You've been acting in dramas up until now, such as "The World of the Married," "My Name: Lies and Revenge," and "I Know It." This is your first commercial film, so please tell us about the differences you noticed between how movies and dramas are made in Korea.
I've always wanted to appear in a film. The first film I participated in was an indie film called "To You in December." It was released in Japan, and it gave me an insight into the filmmaking system.
When I first made my debut in a drama, it was already common for various works to be available on streaming services. The boundary between movies and dramas wasn't as clear as it used to be, so while filming a drama, the staff would often be shooting a movie on another day. So, even though it was a drama, there were times when we filmed it in the same way as we would a real movie.
--What made you decide to appear in this film?
The reason I got involved in this project wasn't so much that I received an offer from the director, but rather that Jeon Jong-seo and I first went through the process of reading the script together. After reading the script, we talked about how we wanted to do it, and when we told the director about our intentions, he got on board and the project started to move forward.
──As you mentioned earlier, the environments for dramas and movies in Korea are similar these days, but have you ever felt that there are any challenges or challenges that are unique to movies?
Of course there were. For example, with a drama or other series, the ending may not be known when filming begins. For example, if there are eight episodes in total, it may be that you only find out what happens after filming the first four episodes.
However, in the case of movies, there is already a script and you start filming knowing what the final outcome will be, so as an actor, you understand the entire process and can carefully research the character you are playing, which I think is the biggest advantage.
Film production in Korea is currently in a difficult situation, but even so, I feel very honored and grateful to be able to see my performance projected on a big screen like this.
--Next, I'd like to ask you about a memorable filming experience. Was there a scene during filming where you felt like you really got into character, or were you able to understand the character's emotions deeply, or was it a turning point?
In this film, the characters I play, Mi-sun and her partner Do-kyung, are truly indispensable to each other; they are friends with such a strong bond that they can no longer live without each other, and they have a relationship that is like family.
However, there is a scene that clearly shows how different the two characters are. It is a scene that is also the core of the film, and Mi-sun shows a truly human reaction at that moment. She is a character who values human connections and love very much. I approached filming that scene thinking that she was similar to myself.
--Han So-hee, you yourself are a big movie lover and have seen a lot of films. There are a lot of male buddy movies in Korean films, but I think it's quite rare to see two actors of the same generation, especially two female actors, in co-starring roles. Were there any films or characters that inspired you when creating your character in this film?
Honestly, there isn't any work that I used as reference. Of course, watching other works may have some positive influence, but in this case, I wanted to successfully portray the atmosphere and color that the two of them create that is unique to this work, rather than adding the influence of other content to the story that is driven by Do Kyung and Mi Sun.
If I had to choose, I would say it was the director's previous works (not released in Japan). I think I was inspired by how he developed scenes and how he attached meaning to them when creating his works.
──By the way, do you have any favorite Japanese films or directors?
There are so many. I especially like "The Life of Hated Matsuko" and "Tony Takitani."
──You and the other leading actress, Jeon Jong-seo, are probably close friends in real life as well, but was there anything difficult about acting in your role?
There was nothing difficult or challenging because we were so close. There are scenes where we have everyday conversations, but generally speaking, I think those scenes can be said to be more difficult in a sense. However, because I'm usually good friends with Jong-seo, even when I ad-libbed in the film, she was able to accept it naturally and communicate with me without any hesitation, which I think was really good.
Two women desperately trying to scrape together money to survive in Seoul's downtown area get information that a huge sum of 700 million won is hidden somewhere in the city. This crime suspense film follows the pair as they embark on a dangerous gamble in hopes of striking it rich. Directed by Lee Hwan, Han So-hee, Jung Jong-seo, Kim Shin-rok, Jung Yong-ju, Lee Jae-gyun, YooA (OH MY GIRL), Kim Sung-cheol. Now showing at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya and other theaters nationwide.
