It’s the hot pink return of Bae Doo-na, 46, infected with the powerful ‘Love Virus’.
I greeted him at a cafe in Samcheong-dong on the 20th, saying, “It’s been a long time since I’ve had a fresh and cheerful face,” and he said, “It takes a long time to release after filming, so I saw it through the technical suggestions before the premiere. It came out cute and young and fresh. I was proud and happy,” he said with a bright smile.
“Virus” (script, director Kang Yi-kwan) is a hot pink drama that takes place when translator Ok Taek-sun (Bae Doo-na) has a messy blind date with Nam Soo-pil (Son Seok-gu), a researcher of the foundation for sexual medicine, just before the disappearance of love cells. It is based on Lee Ji-min’s 2010 novel “The Late Period of Youth.”
Taeseon, the heroine infected with the love virus, or the so-called “toxovirus,” is happy with everything. The gray world becomes an infinite positive mind that was pink and dry. The problem is that this too much happiness is accompanied by red spots and vision loss a day after the occurrence and eventually dies. The essay asks Taek-sun to find Lee Kyun (Kim Yoon-seok), the top expert on the virus, and he wants to save her with all his conscience and heart.
Bae Doo-na, who has been active mainly in zombie or criminal objects, is bright in this work. He turns into a quirky cheerful girl. It reminds me of her youth star days.
Bae Doo-na said, “I showed a lot of naive looks in my 20s, but after that, I usually had an expressionless face. I don’t know how long it’s been since I laughed this much, he said. “It was good and happy in itself. I really liked it. As an audience, I was satisfied that I enjoyed it because I could see the charm of laughing.
“I was filming the zombie movie ‘Kingdom’ when I was offered the movie. Before that, I’ve mainly done dark works with chasing and chasing or heavy social messages. As a result, my thirst for a work that I can laugh and heal comfortably grew. Above all, Kim Yun-seok, you didn’t have to hesitate.”
Bae Doo-na called her meeting with Kim Yoon-seok “lucky.” “Furthermore, isn’t Rocco (with Kim Yoon-seok) refreshing and interesting?” he said with a smile. He said, “What was surprising while acting with my senior was that I was immersed in the role without any difficulties at once. Even the other person will do it on their own. If anyone is with him, he will have no choice but to act well.”
“I’ve seen all of your previous works. He has his own energy. I was so curious and amazed by that. It’s better when I meet him. It’s all about the movie, but I just hang around when I have an idea. Then we’re excited and thrilling. I thought, “Oh, you came up with something brilliant.” Not only acting, but also the attitude in the field and the power to lead were many things to learn.”
Bae Doo-na is also an actor who is famous for his distinct colors and acting in domestic and foreign industries. He is shy for a moment “Maybe if you work with me, you can’t hate it,” he said, smiling.
“I just…I tend to stick to the basics. Model student? (laughs) First of all, I don’t want to be late, listen to the director unconditionally, and I don’t want to be the only one who stands out. Because it’s a collaborative work. I just want to make it well together by cooperating well somehow. You should be treated as a so-called leading actor? I don’t feel that way at all, but I try to make a scene where I feel less disappointed if I can influence anything. Although there may be big and small parts, I don’t think there are big actors and small actors.”
Since when has such a mature attitude been installed. He said, “I think the environment has been very good since I was lucky from the beginning, when I was in my 20s when I was busy. I think I was lucky,” he said modestly.
“The scene I experienced was full of love for each other and caring for each other. Really every time. “Please Take Care of the Cat” and “Flanders’ Dog” are all small-budget movies, but they were really good regardless of their size. I’ve only met artists that I can respect. Since my mom learned to play…I think I’ve been influenced a lot by that.”
I was glad to see her lovely appearance after a long time, so I asked, “Is there a thirst for a typical love story like an authentic melodrama or Rocco?” and added, “If the scenario is good, there are no prejudices, such as roles in genres or movies.” I’m not thirsty (Melo is so much in her early 20s), but if it’s a good piece, I’d definitely like to do it if I’m immersed in it. “If we agree on any work, we will face it,” he said.
“I just do it if I like it. The platform, the size, and the genre doesn’t matter. If we meet each other, we do our best regardless of the size of the role. It will continue to be so.”
Lastly, regarding the difficult theater situation, “Many people are talking about the crisis in the film industry, and it is true that the number of audiences is decreasing and the theater is difficult due to various platforms, but I don’t think the Korean film industry is regressing at all,” he said. “I don’t think it’s a good movie just because I can’t be invited to the festival.” I believe we are continuing to move forward,” he added.
“Virus” will be released on May 7th. For ages 12 and up. Running time is 98 minutes.
