Producer and director Jang Hang-jun of ‘I Want to Know That’ join together

A visible radio drama unfolds.

On the 15th, the production presentation for JTBC's new entertainment show 'Hear it, See It, It's Like It' was broadcast live online. Producer Kim Kyu-hyung, director Jang Hang-jun, actors Seo Hyeon-cheol and Park Ha-sun, comedians Lee Eun-ji, Moon Sang-hoon, and Kim Bo-min (Sbokman) attended the event.

‘Hearing it, Seeing It, It’s Worth It’ is a new concept storytelling program in which director Jang Hang-jun and actors tell stories about events and people that are not well known to the public in the form of radio dramas. This is the first entertainment show produced by producer Kim Kyu-hyung, who directed 'I Want to Know That' and 'The Relationship Between You', after moving to JTBC's entertainment production label 'Story Web'.

Producer Kim Gyu-hyeong said, "When planning a program, I think a lot about the combination of genres and the combination of culture and entertainment. If I think about storytelling-type entertainment, I can borrow audio movies loved by young people, or radio theater in the old days, and it will be a fresh and new format. “I thought this might work,” he said, explaining the reason for the plan.

He continued, “I think the talent of the performers will be well combined to create a program that can blend the immersion of the drama genre, the tension of entertainment, and the cultural message of non-fiction.”

When asked about the difference, PD Kim said, "Even if it deals with a similar story, the format of a radio theater seems to control everything." He added, "It is more immersive that the story is told in the first person rather than being told from a third-person omniscient point of view. “In a theater format, all the performers become characters and tell the story, so I think it would be much more immersive,” he explained.

Jang Hang-jun, who introduced himself as "Jang Hang-jun, who was hired by Yoon Jong-shin and adopted by Kim Eun-hee," said, "Let's sell honey from God. Unlike directing movies or dramas, radio theater has purely audio, so it was very different from normal media acting to have to exaggerate it a little." “It was a refreshing experience because I had to picture Paulina’s background music in my head,” he said.

At the same time, he said, "I felt comfortable because it didn't feel like my work. It wasn't a production I was responsible for directing, and if I was paid, I would sit down and read the script in advance," making people laugh.

Seo Hyun-cheol said, "I was attracted to the concept of radio theater. When you listen to the environment or situation with just your ears, the listener's imagination increases and concentration increases. I thought that the stories also give a lot of thoughts to those of us living today, so I decided to do it." revealed. In response, Jang Hang-jun revealed, "I heard from the writer that they had a hard time negotiating the appearance fee until the very end."

Park Ha-sun said she trusted director Jang Hang-jun and decided to appear. He said, "I have known Director Jang Hang-jun since 2009, and he is a person who makes me feel good when I am with him. I heard that it was Director Jang Hang-jun's program, so I agreed to do it."

Park Ha-sun is currently a DJ on the radio show ‘Park Ha-sun’s Cinetown’. He explained, "I do radio theater every day, and it's so different. I thought I was good there, but it was so difficult here. Here, you have to listen and be seen, so there's a lot to worry about. You have to go overboard with it compared to regular dramas, but it has a strange charm that you shouldn't go overboard with."

Park Ha-sun then added, "There is no reference of a similar format anywhere. I am controlling the speed and pace when acting, and I think we will find out by watching the broadcast."

Moon Sang-hoon aroused curiosity by saying, "I have loved radio since I was young. I thought it was an honor to participate in a stage based on a true story that was more like a movie than a movie. If it weren't for director Jang Hang-jun, I would have gladly accepted."

In response, Park Ha-sun said, "Director Jang Hang-jun always makes fun of Moon Sang-hoon," and Jang Hang-jun said, "He told me exactly what his identity is. He's a pig," making everyone laugh. Moon Sang-hoon responded, "I carry a tape recorder. If I get the chance, I'll blow it up."

Kim Bo-min said, "As a narrator, I also play roles of various ages and genders. I specialize in male acting. There are often situations where I have to change my acting right away while moving the story forward, and at first I couldn't get used to it. Then, as I became immersed in the content, “I stopped caring about anything else,” he said.

When asked about the point to watch, Kim Bo-min pointed out, "Viewers will also be able to make inferences together." Sang-Hoon Moon was confident, “It’s fun just to listen to, but it’s also fun to watch, and it’ll be fun to watch again even if you know the content.” Eunji Lee emphasized, "There are funny stories, heartbreaking stories, and creepy twists and turns. It seems to be a 'good school' that makes you confused as to whether it is culture or entertainment. You will be able to feel both charms at once."

Park Ha-seon said, "There are a lot of guests. I think it's thanks to director Jang Hang-jun. Since we've been in the movie industry for so long, good people inevitably appear." Seo Hyun-cheol said, “It’s about following the story in a suspenseful way while also watching the actors’ passionate performances.” Director Jang Hang-jun asked for interest, saying, "People from all walks of life have come together. A combination that I had never thought of was born. It will be fun to see their chemistry."

‘After hearing it, seeing it, it seems plausible’ will be aired for the first time on the 15th at 8:50 PM.

Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr