Director Kim Joon Sung of “Lucid Dream” sat down recently for an interview about the upcoming film with news outlet Sports Chosun. In the interview, he was full of praise for JYJ’s Park Yoochun, who plays the mysterious man that appears in the dreams of lead character Dae Ho (Go Soo).
Kim Joon Sung first revealed that he had initially intended for Park Yoochun’s role to be just a cameo.
“I thought it was a great honor when Park Yoochun joined ‘Lucid Dream.’ He had high value as an actor after he swept distinguished awards in Korea with ‘Sea Fog.’ The production team and I wanted to give such a Park Yoochun to the audience as a surprise gift. Back then, Kim Soo Hyun and U-Know Yunho‘s surprise cameos in ‘Miss Granny’ and ‘Ode to My Father‘ [respectively] attracted public attention, so we wanted to continue [that kind of] effect. But the casting was revealed too early, so it could not be a surprise gift anymore,” he explained.
He then went on to praise the actor, saying, “I had a general prejudice against idols, but it disappeared because of Park Yoochun. Worrying, his breathing when running, and his gaze, the acting was all that of an actor. He shines clearly as the actor Park Yoochun, instead of the singer Park Yoochun.”
The director continued, “Of course, there was the controversy about his incident before the film release, but I wasn’t worried. The points that Park Yoochun showed in the movie were so good, I had confidence that [the film] would not be affected by the scandal. It’s a pity that he could not attend the [press] preview, but he and I both support each other in our hearts. I hope we can meet again in the future with a good character and a good production.”
“Lucid Dream” opens in Korean theaters on February 22.
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It’s always nice to read about support for Yuchun-we know he is talented in several fields, but many others are just beginning to realize the scope of his work. Good job, Chunnie!
Glad to know the director of LD speaks highly of Yuchun’s talents. I know we all want to see him back in action after discharge.
Thank you Director Kim Joon Sung. It’s always nice to hear praise for JYJ & this makes me even more confident Chunnie can come back with a successful film career.
This is so wonderful to hear about Yuchun.
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Thanks for sharing these good words about our talented Chunnie!
Aww, bless Director-nim for these kind words about Yuchun. He has worked hard to establish himself as a serious actor and I’m always happy to hear his colleagues acknowledge his efforts.
We have to take these interviews as great encouragement toward Yuchun and his career. This director and fellow actors could have asked that no questions be asked about Yuchun’s performance and they could have said they would not answer any questions if asked about Yuchun. But they have spoken and have given very glowing complements toward Yuchun. I have to believe that Yuchun will be fine when he finishes his MS. I’m hoping that within days of his discharge Yuchun will announce a movie/drama deal ! ! !
hope more ppl look him and his talent in positive light
Good to hear that,and really he is a very good actor and wonderful singer I love his voice. I hope he will return back much stronger and more successful than before.