The story behind Son Seok-gu being appointed as a senior researcher for ‘Casino’ by Choi Min-sik

Actor Son Seok-gu was recognized as a senior researcher for 'Casino' by his senior Choi Min-sik.

Recently, Channel 15 Nights released a video titled ‘Casino team on the rise, in danger of being kicked out of the entertainment industry (?)’. Actors Son Seok-gu, Lee Dong-hwi, Kim Joo-ryeong, Son Eun-seo, Lee Hae-woo, and Lim Hyeong-jun appeared in Disney+'s 'Casino'.

On this day, Lim Hyung-jun said about his acquaintances' reactions to 'Casino', "Seo Kyung-seok called and said, 'I'm enjoying it.' I always called Seo Kyung-seok first, but this is the first time he called me first."

Son Seok-gu, who played the role of a police officer at the Filipino Korean Desk, was embroiled in controversy over his no-show(?). Producer Na Young-seok said, "I'm really enjoying 'Casino', but there were a lot of criticisms from people around me, asking, 'When will Son Seok-gu come out?'" Son Seok-gu also admitted, "It will appear a lot in the future. The director and ordinary civil servants become real police officers through awakening. “I said let’s draw the process,” he said. In response, Lee Dong-hwi said, “This is the controversy over Son Seok-gu’s no-show,” and “This is the first time such a strong reaction has occurred since Ronaldo,” drawing laughter.

The 'Casino' actors stayed at a luxury resort in the Philippines and filmed for three months. They enjoyed their time off outside of filming in their own way, and Lee Dong-hwi explained, “There are swimming groups, golf groups, etc.” Lim Hyeong-jun and Lee Hae-woo said they were swimming fans, and Son Seok-gu said of Lee Dong-hwi, "He's a lounge guy. He goes to the lounge alone and drinks free cola like that," making people laugh.

'Swimming fan' Lim Hyeong-jun said, "I wonder if I have ever swum so much while living at a luxury resort. After breakfast every day, we gathered together at the pool and swam, so each of our skills improved a lot." He added, "Some of my friends can even swim 50 meters in a submersible. “He made the scene burst into laughter.

Son Eun-seo said that she had a lot of scenes with Lee Hae-woo and Hong Ki-jun, so they enjoyed their down time together. Son Eun-seo said, "The three of us ate breakfast, walked, and drank coffee like this. We were called the Three Siblings."

Son Seok-gu was a ‘script researcher’. He looked back and said, “I was wondering what I had done, but I was alone in my room a lot.” Lim Hyeong-jun said, “Like a real pastor memorizing Bible verses, he knows where and how many scenes there are,” and “When I got lost, he told me, ‘Brother, that’s part 4, page 48.’” he said, arousing surprise. Lim Hyeong-jun laughed, saying, “Sometimes, I called him in the evening and analyzed him persistently, but the timing was so wrong that I had trouble swimming the next day.”

Lee Dong-hwi explained, "After filming, we always gathered in Seok-gu's room to study and think about things, which was a great help to the work. As we talked at first, the more we talked, the better we got, so we voluntarily gathered together later on."

Lim Hyeong-jun drew attention by adding, "Later, there was a rumor that meeting Son Seok-gu would improve the role in three dimensions, so other actors also wanted to meet him."

In response, Son Seok-gu also admitted, “Senior Choi Min-sik also told me that I was a senior researcher for ‘Casino.’”

'Casino' is a powerful story about Cha Musik, a man who became a casino legend in the Philippines with no money or background, but becomes embroiled in a murder case and begins to make the final bet that puts his life on the edge. Season 1 concluded on the 25th, and Season 2 begins on February 15th.

Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr