Im Seong-han, writer of 'Assi Durian', new muse is Lee Da-yeon and Un Jeong-hu? The secret story of the unconventional casting "to the point of vomiting"

'Missy Durian' foretells an unprecedented transformation of rookies armed with honesty and established actors. Director Shin Woo-chul asked for expectations, saying that he practiced "to the point of vomiting" with new actors, and attention is focusing on whether he will become the new muse of writer Phoebe (Lim Seong-han).

On the 22nd, at 2:00 PM, an online production presentation was held for the weekend mini-series 'Missy Durian' in TV Chosun. Director Shin Woo-chul, actors Park Joo-mi, Choi Myeong-gil, Kim Min-jun, Han Ga-gam, Jeon No-min, Yun Hae-young, Ji Young-san, Yoo Jeong-hoo, and Lee Da-yeon attended the event.

'Missis Durian' is a bizarre and timeless fantasy melodrama about two women and the Dan family who appear during a lunar eclipse that coincides with a party held at the Dan family's villa. Writer Phoebe, who wrote 'See and See Again', 'Mermaid Lady', and 'The Tale of a New Gisaeng', is in charge of the script. Moreover, director Shin Woo-cheol directed 'Secret Garden', 'A Gentleman's Dignity', and 'Gu Family Book'.

Regarding the collaboration with writer Phoebe, director Shin Woo-cheol said, "I met her for the first time while working on this work. I only heard about it through rumors and news. She is such a mysterious and mysterious person. Fear was 90% and expectation was 10%. A hit for nearly 30 years. As expected, it was as expected. When I read the script for the first part, I felt the inner strength and had no choice but to admit it."

The situation where expectations are amplified by meeting with writer Phoebe even before the airing. When asked about how to overcome the burden, director Shin Woo-cheol said, "It's very simple. I think the script is everything in a drama. A well-written script, actors acting well, an environment in which actors can act well, I think that is all a director does. I try to understand the script written by Phoebe. The script is difficult at first. There are many hidden delicacies. I constantly try to capture unique emotions, facial expressions, and movements."

Director Shin Woo-cheol, who cast new actors in an unprecedented way, told the behind-the-scenes story of Lee Da-yeon and Yoon Jeong-hoo. He said, "Thinking about it, it was reckless. The roles played by actors Lee Da-yeon and Yoon Jeong-hoo are not small roles. They are almost the same as the main characters. From the beginning, we agreed with the writer. In order to find the image that best matches the character image written in the script, I went through the 4th audition for established and new actors from June of last year. Not only the image, but also the acting ability to learn is important. I wondered if newcomers could do difficult acting, but I practiced calling them to the office every day and acting until I vomited before filming. The dialogue is basic, and the result of researching it all in advance will be broadcast on Saturday.

Park Joo-mi played the role of Durian, the standard female figure in 'Oeyun Naegang'. He said, "There is Im Seong-han's world among the newly coined words these days. Watching the first and second parts, it's so new and fun. I was excited about what it would be like if director Shin Woo-chul directed it."

Park Joo-mi, who reunited with the writer Phoebe a year after the drama 'Wedding lyricist and divorce composer', said, "I am so grateful from an actor's point of view. As an actor, there is joy in finding hidden details between the lines." Regarding the points he focused on while acting, he explained, "It's a character that expresses restrained emotions. I paid more attention to that part."

Even before the airing, he received a lot of questions about whether the name of his character 'Durian' was the name of a fruit. burst

Choi Myeong-gil plays the role of Baek Do-i, the oldest member of the Dan family. Choi Myeong-gil explained the impression of the script by Phoebe, "It was much more fun than I thought. It was a script that gave me excitement as an actor. It has a great meaning to give me excitement as an actor."

"When I was thinking about this work, I thought about the meaning of the work. The theme of love seems to be a big one. It is a fantasy that transcends time and space, and it seems to be applicable to all actors with love that transcends time. Anyone It is a story that can be leaned on, fantastic, and dreamable. It is indifferent and delicate. I think it will create a synergistic effect and produce a good work.

Handagam plays Danchigang's wife Lee Eunseong, and Yoon Haeyoung plays the role of Jang Semi, the first daughter-in-law who will bring confusion. Handagam, who cut his hair short, expressed his strong will for the work, saying, "I was looking forward to it because it was a script I hadn't seen before. I had never worked with director Shin Woo-cheol. There was no reason not to join the director and writer's combination." Yoon Hae-young said, "It was a meeting with writer Phoebe again after 'See and See'. I felt the extraordinaryness of writer Phoebe after reading the script. It was nice to meet again."

Actress Lee Da-yeon appears as Kim So-jeo, the daughter-in-law of Durian and a woman who suddenly appears. There are many scenes where you can feel a sense of immersion, so I thought it was a work that needed research and study.”

Jeon No-min takes on the role of Dan Chi-gang, the first son of Baek Do-i, who is gentle and benevolent. Jeon No-min gained viewers' immersion by acting realistically as Park Hae-ryun, an adulterous man, in the drama 'Marriage Lyricist Divorce Composition 3'. He said, “I was hopeful that I would be able to make up for it by leaving a bad impression in the previous work. I hope viewers will judge it," he said.

When asked what advice Jeon No-min gave to his juniors, who had been in charge of directing plays at Daehak-ro, he said, "What I felt while directing was that I had to be good to the director on set. That was the only answer. Director Shin Woo-chul may not remember, but I did a debut one-act play together. When acting, I think that if I focus only on myself, it can go in a different direction. Even if I did it for two years (with writer Phoebe) I worry about it every time," showing a humble attitude as an actor.

The role of Danchigang is a character whose information has not been revealed until the airing. Kim Seul-gi, who was in charge of hosting, asked about the profession of an obstetrician and gynecologist through pre-arranged questions, and he replied, "I have nothing to say about my profession as a doctor."

Kim Min-joon is the second son of Baek Do-i and plays Danchi-gam, the heir to the Dan family. Kim Min-joon, who reunited with director Shin Woo-chul after the 2005 drama 'Lovers in Prague', also opened up about the writer Phoebe, whom he met for the first time. He said, “I have never met the writer because he is hidden in a veil.

Ji Young-san appears as Baek Do-i's youngest son, Dan Chi-jeong. Ji Young-san, who succeeded in losing 8 kg, said, "It was an honor to work with the great seniors, a big project, and the director. It was so much fun that I did it. A lot of people are working hard and enjoying the filming. I wonder if I can be satisfied with more than 1000% of what viewers expect." revealed

Yoo Jeong-hoo plays Dan Deung-myeong, the son of Dan Chi-gang and Jang Se-mi. Yoo Jung-hoo is an 11-month-old rookie who debuted in July 2022. He said that he had been thinking over and over again to express the top star Dan Deung-myeong in the play. “A person named Dan Deung-myeong is a top star on the outside. He is loved by everyone and is likeable. I think there is,” revealing traces of concern.

'Missy Durian' will be broadcast for the first time on the 24th at 9:10 PM KST.

Reporter Lee Ha-neul, Ten Asia greenworld@tenasia.co.kr