Actor Seol Kyung-gu Reflects on the Challenges of the Acting Profession at 'Actor's House' Event

Actor Seol Kyung-gu remarked that 'acting is a pitiful profession.'

On the afternoon of the 3rd, 'Actor's House, Seol Kyung-gu' was held at the Shinsegae Department Store Centum City in U-dong, Haeundae-gu. 'Actor's House' is an event that delves deeper into the candid stories and works of actors who represent the current era.

During the event, Seol Kyung-gu shared that he had not been able to enjoy receiving awards in the past. He confessed, 'I received awards with a sense of guilt. It felt awkward to accept them alone, and I regret not enjoying those moments. It was a brief but good experience, yet I felt sorry.'

He further added, 'I think acting is a pitiful profession. If you're not chosen or called upon, there's nothing you can do. Many actors are in such a situation these days due to the unfavorable circumstances.'

The 29th Busan International Film Festival runs from the 2nd to the 11th, spanning ten days around the Busan Cinema Center. This year, 224 films have been officially invited, an increase of 15 from last year's 209. The opening film is Netflix's 'War,' and the closing film is 'Journey of the Soul.'

Reporter Kim Seo-yoon, Ten Asia, Busan seogugu@tenasia.co.kr