Son Ye-jin Reveals Surprising Casting Experience in Park Chan-wook's New Film

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Actress Son Ye-jin candidly shared her surprising casting experience in director Park Chan-wook's latest film.

On the 12th, during the 'Channel Fifteenya' content 'Na Young-seok's Waggle Waggle,' Son Ye-jin reflected on her first project after marriage, expressing her shock at the small size of her role.

She recounted, "While I was contemplating my comeback project, I received a call from Min-jung. She said, '(Lee) Byung-hun oppa is working with director Park Chan-wook and wants to give you the script,' which made me excited with anticipation."

However, Son Ye-jin added, "When I received the script, I wondered, 'What role am I playing?' I was surprised by how small my part was." She humorously mentioned, "So, I jokingly threatened director Park Chan-wook."

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Director Park Chan-wook responded, "What was impressive is that she asked me to make sure her friends wouldn't question why she took the role," adding, "I paid a lot of attention to editing and post-production." Lee Byung-hun also praised, "I was amazed by Son Ye-jin's acting skills."

Meanwhile, Park Chan-wook's new film, 'No Choice,' is based on Donald E. Westlake's 1997 novel 'The Axe.' It tells the story of Mansu, a satisfied office worker who suddenly gets laid off and embarks on a journey to protect his wife Miri and two children by seeking reemployment. The film stars Lee Byung-hun, Son Ye-jin, Lee Sung-min, Yum Hye-ran, and Park Hwi-soon, and is set to release on September 24th.

Reporter Na-yeon Cho, Ten Asia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr