[Translation] Lee Dong Wook “Bad and Crazy” promotion press interview

Lee Dong Wook shared his special affection for Wi Ha Joon, Han Ji Eun and Cha Hakyeon in a written interview for “Bad And Crazy”.

Bad and Crazy is a redemption hero drama about the events that happen when bad guy Ryu Suyeol meets the righteous and crazy guy K. About the reason why he chose to star in “Bad And Crazy”, Lee Dong Wook said, “The script written by writer Kim Sae Bom is outstanding. The script itself was interesting so I think viewers will also find this drama fresh and interesting in a way not seen before.”

Lee Dong Wook is playing a detective who is results-driven and success-oriented. About his role, Lee Dong Wook said, “In the drama, Ryu Suyeol is a policeman who is not able to be righteous, he even does things that are a little bad just for the sake of success and his future. When it comes to good things, he closes his eyes and tries to move on; he is a character who thinks a lot about his own benefits. You will be able to see a new side of the actor Lee Dong Wook that you’ve never seen before.”

Lee Dong Wook is also raising anticipation for the action scenes in “Bad And Crazy”. He said, “The biggest strength of our drama is the powerful and no-holds-barred action. The stunt team helped so much till there was nothing special we had to prepare for the shoot, so I’m very grateful to them at every shoot.”

“Our teamwork with the staff also matched very well and the staff members are always very meticulous in their preparation, but our director Yoo Seon Dong is truly the best workaholic at the film set. He directs every scene in detail in every moment. We film while putting trust in his warm directing, and that’s how we were able to have good teamwork. He is always working hard without rest so I think the drama should turn out well right?”

Lee Dong Wook’s bromance with Wi Ha Joon is also attracting warm interest based on the teaser videos that have been revealed so far. The teamwork between the two of them is also gaining attention. Lee Dong Wook said, “Wi Ha Joon sshi, who has a charming smile, was the actor who turned out to be the most different from my first impression of him. I thought he would be a little blunt and gruff initially, but after getting to know him, he is very friendly and always polite to his seniors and colleagues. I think he is cool and has an upright charm.”

“In particular, Ha Joon-sshi is really thorough in his preparation. To the point where I wonder ‘How could he possibly transform into and appear as the crazy guy K from the first shoot?’, he always works hard to prepare for his own scenes and always takes on every shoot diligently, so he gives me a lot of strength when I’m acting too. He is active in exchanging opinions and will be considerate towards each other when filming.”

Lee Dong Wook also spoke about acting with Han Ji Eun and Cha Hakyeon. About Han Ji Eun who will show chemistry as ex-lovers with him, he said, “We are having fun while spending each day very busily at the film set, such that even the film set feels like our home now. Jieun-sshi is even called the chatterbox at the film set (laughs), so I think she has a very bright personality when I talk to her.”

“The maknae (youngest) Hakyeon-sshi is the mood-maker and he always has a bright and positive energy. When Hakyeon-sshi comes to the film set, I always sense that he has worked hard in preparing.”

Lastly, Lee Dong Wook picked the most anticipated scene in the show and reasons why the show is worth watching. He said, “I’m looking forward to Suyeol’s and K’s first meeting (in the first episode) that was shot in the sauna. We were both drenched in sweat and we really had a hard time, and Ha Joon-sshi suffered a lot especially. He experienced a lot of difficulty such as not being able to see clearly since he had to wear a helmet, but he was naturally good at action so the shoot went well.”

“I think the point that makes our drama worth watching is that it runs and hits coolly from start to finish. Through this drama, I hope that viewers will find catharsis and second-hand satisfaction that they can’t get in real life, and I will be thankful if everyone will love ‘Bad And Crazy’ and Ryu Suyeol that I’m acting as.”

Translated from Korean to English by Gabby. Some minor descriptions omitted. Please credit when sharing.

Source: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=421&aid=0005756661