‘The Fiery Priest 2’ as Nam Doo-heon, a prosecutor full of desire
“Characterization by adding new elements to the villain cliche”
Prolific work accumulated over 14 years “I feel alive through acting”
“The nickname ‘acting contractor’ gives me courage and confidence.”
(Seoul = Newsis) Actor Seo Hyun-woo. (Photo = Provided by Just Entertainment) 2024.12.28 (email protected)
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(Seoul = Newsis) Reporter Kang Joo-hee = Actor Seo Hyun-woo (41) is known as a hidden contributor to the drama ‘The Fiery Priest 2’. He led the play with his skillful acting skills and created new points to watch in each episode. Thanks to this, the drama proved its charm by recording double-digit viewership ratings from the first broadcast.
Seo Hyun-woo, whom we recently met at a cafe in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the end of the show, said, “I have been acting for over 10 years, but this is the first time I have seen a drama with a viewership rating of over 10%. I felt the interest and love of many people, and I got to act with great actors.” “I was happy to be able to do it,” he said.
‘The Fierce Priest 2’, which returned after five years, depicts the process of Kim Hae-il, a priest with a hot-tempered personality and a strong sense of justice, taking down the country’s top drug cartel. In the play, Seo Hyun-woo plays the role of Nam Doo-heon, a corrupt prosecutor who dreams of rising in status by using a drug organization as a stepping stone.
Seo Hyun-woo said, “When I first got the character, I thought he was a prosecutor by profession but full of desire. I thought it was important to appear as a villain rather than asking ‘Why did he have to become a villain?’ So I started with a simple approach.” said.
Expressed in this way, Nam Doo-heon walks a tightrope toward higher power. He reveals his desire without hesitation to drug dealer Kim Hong-sik (Seong-jun), saying, “Can you make me my president?” and provokes the new chief prosecutor (Kwak Min-seok) of his power by saying, “I’m glad you’re wearing underwear.”
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There is also an unexpected twist amidst the fierce appearance. The sight of him drinking a strawberry smoothie with a grumpy expression and singing ‘Honey Pot Love’ alone in the honey pot room where he collected information on drug cases involving children of high-ranking people adds interest to the character of Nam Doo-heon.
Seo Hyun-woo said, “In some ways, there were cliché choices, but I did not go against them. I deliberately chose a loose-fitting suit and a low-priced Casio watch to have a simple appearance while retaining the unique aspects of a villain.”
Like the previous film, ‘The Fiery Priest 2’ skillfully utilized various references. Although there were mixed opinions about some scenes, the increased speed and entertainment density captivated viewers. Seo Hyun-woo said, “It’s been 5 years since Season 1 came out, and trends have changed a lot in that time,” and “I think Season 2 has evolved with that customization.”
“I think the way we view videos has changed a lot compared to the pre-corona era. The rhythm and tempo have become much faster, and I think the range of acceptance has also changed a lot. So, the color and energy are different from season 1, and viewers will enjoy it more. “I think I also thought a lot about what elements I could use.”
Seo Hyun-woo, who debuted in 2010 with the musical ‘The Orchestra of My Heart’, is a representative and prolific actor. He played the role of Jin-moo in the movie ‘Counseling’ (2013) and worked with senior actors such as Song Kang-ho and Kim Eui-seong, and in ‘Decision to Break Up’ (2022), he played the role of Sa Cheol-seong, who torments Tang Wei, and won the ‘New Male Actor Award’ at the Director’s Cut Awards the following year. ‘ was received.
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There are only 6 works that have been released to the public this year, including ‘Killers’ Shopping Mall’, ‘Uncle Samsik’, ‘Maegang Gang’, ‘Ro Ki-wan’, ‘Escape’, and ‘The Passionate Priest 2’. Seo Hyun-woo said, “It’s been a long time since I didn’t have any work, so I feel like there’s a furnace inside me that won’t cool down. The moments when I act are the most fun and painful, but they seem to keep me alive.”
“When I’m not filming, I just stay at home. These days, I go hiking or swimming, but that doesn’t seem to be the main focus of my life. I keep reading scripts, seeing other people’s acting, and seeing other performances. It’s so much fun to do it. “I’m doing it because I have to.”
His appearance changes dramatically with each work, giving rise to modifiers such as ‘acting contractor’ and ‘next generation Song Kang-ho’. Seo Hyun-woo laughed, saying, “It’s a compliment that I don’t know what to do with.” He added, “Isn’t the term ‘acting contractor’ a feeling of providing acting according to the customer’s needs? It’s such a funny expression.”
He said, “I don’t think there’s a way to act like this because if you do it to a certain level, the more you do it, the more difficult it becomes and the actor’s personal greed increases. You tend to worry more about how to bring out the details, but these modifiers are courageous.” “I think it gives me confidence,” he said.
Seo Hyun-woo is scheduled to meet viewers next year with the Netflix drama ’84 Square Meters’ and the drama ‘Our Movie’. He said he would do his best to live up to expectations, as he has done so far. “I am currently filming another project, but I would say that my sense of responsibility has increased. I need to be more detailed and act more delicately. I think many people are watching me, so I think such thoughts come naturally.”
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