Lee Sun-kyun returns as 'Money Seller' "'Jeon'? Of course it's true"

Lee Sun-kyun and Moon Chae-won stood head-on against unjust power. This is the story of SBS' new Friday-Saturday drama 'Law'. The actors and director were confident that although it was a heavy topic, it would be refreshing.

On the 21st, an online production presentation for SBS' new Friday-Saturday drama 'The Law' was held. Director Lee Won-tae and actors Lee Sun-kyun, Moon Chae-won, Kang Yu-seok, and Park Hoon attended.

'Law' is a thrilling revenge drama between 'money salesman' Eun-yong and 'legal technician' Jun-kyung who fight against the cartel of 'Law' and 'Jjen'. Writer Kim Won-seok of the dramas 'The Queen's Classroom' and 'Descendants of the Sun' wrote the book, and director Lee Won-tae of the movies 'The Villain' and 'Captain Kim Chang-soo' directed it.

Director Lee introduced 'Beopjeon', saying, "It is an exhilarating revenge story that fights against the evil of the world. Although it looks heavy, it is an action drama with action and other attractions."

Director Lee said, "After finishing the previous film, the world changed, including the emergence of OTT. At the same time, I received a lot of drama proposals. I thought I should expand my scope into dramas." He continued, "I am very interested in topics such as social ills, absurdity, and human desire. Then, the proposal for 'Dharma' came. It was not only the topic that I am interested in, such as the sight of humans fighting over money and power, but also 'But “I started with the belief that it would be a good drama if the conclusion was ‘the world is worth living in’ and ‘justice will win’,” he said.

‘Bobjeon’ is also the first drama of director Lee, who has only made movies. Director Lee confessed, "The budget was smaller than that of a movie and the amount was large. I couldn't help it. I felt such pressure and stress when I wasn't filming, but when I came to the filming site, I actually felt at ease." He then said, "Seonkyun was like a younger brother. We talked about each other's lives and cursed at my wife," making Lee Seonkyun burst into laughter. Director Lee said, "Without realizing it, people said 'it's good' (after seeing the actors' acting). There were more of them than other works. It's a shame to say this, but the actors were lovely." He also praised, "Our drama may have a heavy topic, but Lee Sun-gyun did a good job of controlling the pace and pace by lifting and releasing, pulling and pushing."

Lee Sun-gyun plays the role of Eun-yong, a reclusive money merchant. Lee Seon-gyun said, "I hesitated when I received the script. It wasn't the genre I was used to, and I was scared because I thought I wouldn't be suited for a role like this with charisma and style. The script had a tempo, so I wanted to challenge myself. The biggest point was the director. “He created dense works such as ‘The Villain’. We communicated well from the first meeting, so I thought I could trust the director and go.” Lee Sung-gyun also made a special appearance on ‘Captain Kim Chang-soo’.

Lee Sun-kyun is starring in an SBS drama 15 years after 'My Sweet City'. He said, “It’s not that I didn’t do SBS dramas on purpose. I think they didn’t sing well,” and “I’m grateful and glad to see you,” making everyone laugh. He then wittily said, "Friday-Saturday dramas, the programming time is good. I hope it can become a drama that can maintain its reputation, and we also want to be rewarded for the benefit of the programming."

Eunyong is a person who is purchasing the right to use real estate in the Great Plains of Central Asia, and is the actual owner and investment manager of the private equity fund 'Change'. Lee Seon-gyun said, "All you need is a private plane. I told the director that I would be immersed in it only if I got a little more involved and felt a sense of humanity." He then confessed, “Because I do a lot of business, I thought that my character would build up by giving emphasis to what I said.”

As a mystery incident unfolds, the characters in the play show off their exciting actions. Lee Sun-kyun made everyone laugh by saying, "I was worried about the action. I'm at an age where I worry more about the next day than about the action." He continued, "The action team designed it well, so I had confidence in it after the first filming. I am satisfied with the action scenes. Except for the first time, I recovered quickly."

Moon Chae-won played the role of Park Jun-kyung, a former prosecutor and army major. Moon Chae-won said, "I was scared because it was a genre and role I had never tried before, but I had a dream of working with senior Lee Seon-kyun. It was big for me that he said he would do it. When I met with the director, I fell in love with the director's charm, so I wanted to participate." He then smiled and said, “I will take this opportunity to say, I have achieved my dream.” At the same time, he did not see Lee Seon-gyun right away, saying, “I was embarrassed so I never said anything directly to my senior.” He also said, “I was happy. I thought, ‘This is why Lee Seon-kyun is doing this.’ I learned a lot,” he said, embarrassed, adding, “I really like you.” Lee Sun-kyun said, “Wake up from your dream,” causing laughter.

Moon Chae-won said, "It wasn't easy to come up with a person to use as a motif. I started with myself. I watched dramas and movies similar to 'The Beopjon' over and over again. I watched the works that the actors here appeared in and the works that the director did. “I received help in that regard,” he said.

In the play, Park Jun-kyung's mother gets caught up in Hwang Ki-seok's (Park Hoon) conspiracy and makes an extreme choice. After his mother's death, Park Jun-kyung joins the military, becomes a judicial officer, and prepares for cold revenge. Moon Chae-won said, "Even if it actually happened, I thought I would risk everything to resolve my mother's injustice, so it wasn't difficult for me to immerse myself in it. In the process of creating the role, I couldn't think of a starting point, so I started from myself. It seemed like a natural start for me." reported.

Moon Chae-won said, "I wore less makeup. I let go of the desire to look pretty." He went on to say, “It would be satisfying if people could feel the familiar appearance that I felt from myself, but also hear that actress Moon Chae-won is growing well, and that the feeling of getting older is not bad and that it is mature yet new.”

Kang Yoo-seok played the role of Jang Tae-chun, a third-year prosecutor in the criminal department and Eun-yong's nephew. Kang Yoo-seok said, "I enjoyed reading the script. After reading this work, I had a meeting with the director. I chose it myself, but the director also chose me." He then expressed his overwhelming feelings, saying, "I was overwhelmed by the thought of working with seniors who I have always respected and seen since I was young. When I was told that I would be doing this project, I was grateful for those things." He also expressed his gratitude, saying, “The director and other seniors did a great job.”

Director Lee revealed the casting behind the scenes, saying, “Jang Tae-chun plays the role of a young prosecutor. I wanted to find a new face.” Director Lee said, "I auditioned for many actors. When Yoo Seok came into the office, he looked like Jang Tae-chun. His face was handsome and playful, and when I heard him speak, he had a confident feel. I felt like I had to do it at first impression."

Kang Yoo-seok said, "When I went to film for the second or third time, the director spoke to me after the outdoor filming. About the director's worries and depth in his late 20s. I felt that Tae-chun was a deeper character than I thought. At that time, a big line came to me. “It felt like it had been drawn,” he said.

Park Hoon appeared as Hwang Ki-seok, an elite prosecutor in the special department. Park Hoon said, "I received the script and worked with the writer on 'Descendants of the Sun'. I thought he would interpret this script well. I had also seen director Lee Won-tae's previous works and was a fan. I thought this work would come out powerful and cool. Lee Sun-kyun and Moon Chae-won. Wow, I couldn't help but feel happy because Kang Yoo-seok, who knows how to be grateful to seniors, was with us. Just like our head copy, 'There were a lot of people on our side,'" he said, explaining the reason for his appearance.

Hwang Ki-seok is a villain with ambitions to reach the ultimate point of power. Park Hoon expressed the character's position, saying, "I have no choice but to live like that with justification. I thought it was right to draw him like a realist. Viewers might see him as a villain." He then said, "First of all, it was very difficult because it was 1 to 3. Even with Kang Yoo-seok, I was pushed behind a lot, but aren't Moon Chae-won and Lee Sun-kyun together?" and made people laugh. However, "Of course, it's fun to act with them. Seon-kyun creates scenes just by my reactions. This was Chae-won's first time working with him, and we got along well from the beginning, so he said, 'It feels like we've been together for three years.' From Yoo-seok's perspective, I “I can’t imagine how scary it must be when you see it. I don’t look gentle. So you let me go, saying, ‘Do whatever you want.’ But there are people who say I’m still shaking. The acting together with the three of you was fun,” he said. “Please focus on that part.” and requested.

Park Hoon is working again with the writer of his drama debut, 'Descendants of the Sun'. He hoped, "Even back then, I didn't know it would be a big hit. I have good memories of it, so I hope it will be the same this time as well." He also expected, "Money has both positive and negative meanings. Money is just for some people and unjust for others. Many people will sympathize with this meaning."

When asked whether he would choose between 'Law' and 'Jjen (Money)', Director Lee immediately responded, "Jjen (Money)" and made people laugh. Lee Seon-kyun also said, "The law is to be followed. It's true," Moon Chae-won also said, "It's true within the bounds of the law," and Park Hoon also chose "Jjeon." Kang Yoo-seok was the only one who said, “I will learn how to fly.”

When asked about the points to watch, director Lee asked, “Please enjoy watching while thinking about the meaning that is essential to the human world.” Moon Chae-won was confident, “Wonhae will be able to get fun and catharsis in the drama.” Kang Yoo-seok also said, “It will be a delicious ending. Please watch until the end.” Park Hoon said, “Many of our seniors gave excellent performances. It will be fun to watch their performances,” and added, “I hope you enjoy this exciting revenge drama as your first work of the new year.”

'Law' will be aired for the first time on the 6th at 10 PM.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr