‘Killers’ Shopping Mall’ Actress Geum Hae-na’s Perseverance

The character So Min-hye played in Disney+'s 'Killers' Shopping Mall' contains all of the footsteps of actress Geum Hye-na's life. The Chinese language and dance I learned while working in short films and independent films further strengthened my role as So Min-hye, a killer who handles her work professionally without leaving a single flaw, and the reckless So Min-hye who throws her whole body into saving Jeong Ji-an (Kim Hye-jun), the nephew of her lifesaver, Jeong Jin-man (Lee Dong-wook). made it shine As Geum Hae-na says, “When building a character, I look for a lot of behavioral aspects,” the flexible gun action immediately catches the eye. Geum Hae-na, who was born in 1987 and wants to stay focused rather than being impatient about receiving attention somewhat late, resembles So Min-hye's tenacity in counting and aiming the remaining bullets without wavering.

When asked if she felt the public's interest and popularity after the work was released, Geum Hae-na said, "I went home for the holidays and my older brother, a relative who had no interest in me at all, asked me to take a picture with him and sign an autograph. I also contacted friends I had lost contact with. “He said. In a memorable comment, Geum Hae-na said, "He said, 'Since you speak Korean so well, it would be nice to continue acting in Korea.' Sometimes, some people misunderstand that he is really Chinese."

In the play, So Min-hye is set to have been rescued from China by Jeong Jin-man (Lee Dong-wook). Geum Hae-na, who speaks in a way that is a combination of her slurred Korean pronunciation and that of her Chinese compatriot, said, “I learned something from filming an independent film before. Isn’t language the culture of the people? I thought I shouldn’t infringe on it through acting.” "I also received tutoring from a friend I know. When I was auditioning, they gave me 5 scripts, but all of them had only action scenes written on them. At that time, I did a version in Korean that I couldn't speak. That's why I think I captured the character. The original script was in standard language," he explained. .

The agile and sharp action acting catches the eye as much as the natural speaking style. It feels so unique that even the killers feel like they are afraid of So Min-hye. Calculating the number of enemies and reacting quickly in a warehouse with no light or in a situation where there are few bullets is reminiscent of a real killer. Geum Hae-na said, "It's an attractive character, but I felt like I would regret it if I failed because I didn't have enough stamina. When I went to action school, I basically practiced for 4 hours. I also did modern dance, and it helped me move my body a lot, not only in terms of speed and movement, but also in terms of speed and movement." “It’s done,” he replied.

In order to protect Jeong Ji-an from killers, So Min-hye is not afraid of death and throws her life away. As a killer, he has a professional, girl-crushing and strong appearance, and the way he trembles for survival in the flashback scenes gives a sense of humanity. When asked how she built her character, Geum Hae-na said, "As a killer, I thought she would be skilled, strong, and courageous, but she would definitely have a vicious side. Min-hye was once caught between life and death, so she became stronger and overcame it. “I thought I would try my best. Perhaps my life will continue to be extended because of Jeong Jin-man,” he said.

Regarding the acting chemistry with Kim Hye-jun, who plays Jeong Ji-an, and Park Ji-bin, who plays Bae Jeong-min in the play, "At first, it was too hectic. They spoke in a very easy-going way and had similar concerns about acting. In the case of Hye-jun, he is a person with whom you build solidarity. So, since I was close to her, she gave me a lot of opinions. Jibin gave me a lot of tips to help me adapt to the filming set in general. I'm the type of older sister who takes a lot of effort," she said, laughing.

So Min-hye learns how to protect herself and others by learning Muay Thai and other martial arts from Pasin, and learns how to pick up a weapon again from Honda. When asked how it was with Kim Min, who plays Pasin, and Park Jeong-woo, who plays Honda, he said, "Kim Min is usually a bit eccentric. He used to do Muay Thai. I know he took the lead and planned the action for that scene. Honda didn't meet much on set, but he did. “I thought it was a cool role,” he said.

The final episode of ‘Killers’ Shopping Mall’ does not specifically describe whether Minhye survives. When asked if she was dead or alive, she said, "If there is a season 2, I hope she lives. It was said that she lived in the original novel, so I guess so."

When asked if he was anxious about starting late as a person born in 1987, he said, "I think it was very different from the impatience I usually feel. When I was in my 20s, I really wandered around a lot. I think I thought I was not a suitable person for acting. I also did a lot of assistant directing and planning. Seeing it from the perspective of a creator broadened my horizons. I was 29 when I started writing short stories and became independent. At that time, I went on a working holiday with 1 million won with the intention of quitting acting, but I also got scammed. After 3 months, I had not filmed anything. "It seemed like the movie had been selected for the Mise-en-scène Film Festival. I also got a call from the theater director. I was not in a big hurry to give up my big decision and come back. While doing 'Killers' Shopping Mall,' I thought I was an unknown actor," he emphasized.

Geum Hae-na, who stands out for her diverse career, including completing a teaching degree, supporting projects supported by the Youngjin Committee, and creating complex cultural spaces, said, "The point was impatience. I got a teaching degree because I thought I needed to have a realistic shield. I thought I had to do something, so I opened a party room. In order not to forget my duty as an actor, I named it a complex cultural space and held a short film screening. I really want to be good at acting, but if I plan a screening, I can talk to directors. I tried writing a scenario. Corona connection in production support. "It's called a job, and it's a project that the Youngjin Committee provides support to young people in need due to the coronavirus. I wanted to try directing," he said.

Geum Hae-na, who said that she sometimes feels afraid of sudden popularity or attention, said, "I am also afraid that I will forget all the directions I wanted to go and fall apart. In fact, I still have to work part-time and have a normal daily life. I cannot quit right now. “There was a time when I felt dizzy because I lost the balance in my life. I think I need to keep my balance and move forward,” he expressed his ambition.

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