Without Yoo Ah In, "Hellbound" still created a fever when releasing part 2 on Netflix. Moon Geun Young's role attracted the most attention when she dramatically "transformed" into the role of a fanatical cult leader.
Korean media commented on the role of Moon Geun Young marks a new era for “crazy female characters” in Korean dramas.
"The era of 'crazy female characters' in Korean dramas can be divided into before and after Moon Geun Young" - viewers commented.
The change surprised the director of "Parasite"
Moon Geun Young plays Oh Ji Won, a babysitter who falls into a state of religious fanaticism. She appears with a haunted appearance, her face painted red as blood, her eyebrows as white as feathers, her lips painted black, and she wears a hanbok (traditional Korean dress). She calls out to the delirious crowd, raising her arms. on fire black to perform the ritual with a ghostly smile: "God has forgiven my sins".
The makeup made the audience unable to recognize the "national sister" of the past and had to distinguish her by her voice.
Director Bong Joon Ho, one of those present at the premiere Hellbound 2 praised Moon Geun Young's transformation. He compared watching the actress act to "witnessing John Travolta suddenly do a twist in Pulp Fiction" . Director Parasite described Geun Young's transformation as "one of those unforgettable moments when an actor does the unexpected".
Many viewers praised Geun Young for boldly breaking away from the “girl next door” image that the public is familiar with. Her acting roles were limited but left a deep impact.
The season delves into a fictional society terrorized by a cult that preaches "divine justice," amid chaos caused by mob violence and an ineffective government . Through her performance, Moon vividly depicts the dangerous transformation of ordinary citizens drawn into a cult, underscoring the show's themes.
Remove the innocent image
Debuted as Song Hye Kyo's younger self in Autumn Heart In 2000, Moon Geun Young was recognized for her acting ability and caught the attention of filmmakers. 15 year old bride (2004) to Wind painter (2008), she is loyal to the pure, innocent image.
As an adult, the actress took on more character roles, most notably Eun Jo in Cinderella's Sister (2010), the gentle Lady Hyegyeong in the movie The Throne (2015). Short film Abyss (2011) helped her score points with director Yeon Sang Ho when she played an alcoholic woman who took care of her husband with a dissolute lifestyle.
Director Yeon admitted that he was initially worried, wondering what would happen if Moon Geun Young was not suitable for the role. However, her performance and dedication on set satisfied him.
In 2017, Moon Geun Young underwent four surgeries on her right arm due to compartment syndrome, which causes muscle and nerve damage. After rehabilitation, she took on the challenge of playing Oh Ji Won in Hellbound 2.
"I've always dreamed of taking on new characters, but I don't often get the chance, so I've always longed to become an actress. I'm glad to have this opportunity and had a lot of fun filming," Moon Geun Young said.
Three years after the original 2021 season, season 2 faces major production adjustments after the lead Yoo Ah In, who played leader Jung Jin Soo in season 1, was eliminated due to drug-related allegations.
Actor Kim Sung Cheol replaced Yoo Ah In in the role. Screenwriter Choi Kyu Seok said, "I wanted to portray Hellbound "It is not a physical disaster but an ideological disaster."
Hellbound 2 topped Netflix's drama charts in Korea, Vietnam and Singapore as of October 28.
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