Arbani Yasiz Is Also Annoyed with Juna's Character in 402 Korean Hospitals, Learning from Content Creators

Kapanlagi.com - Actor Arbani Yasiz faces a different challenge in the latest horror film 402 Korean Hospitals. In this film directed by Anggy Umbara, Arbani is trusted to portray Juna, a leader of a group of content creators obsessed with viewer numbers and popularity on social media. Interestingly, Arbani admits that he himself feels annoyed with the character he plays.

This was revealed by Arbani Yasiz during a press conference for the film 402 Korean Hospitals. The actor, born in Jakarta on October 15, 1994, stated that Juna's character is intentionally built as an ambitious, selfish figure who is willing to do anything to chase validation and high viewer numbers.

1. Conduct Research as a Content Creator

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Before starting the shooting process, Arbani admitted to conducting research by directly discussing with his colleagues who are indeed professionals as content creators. According to him, this step is important to understand the mindset of someone who makes audience numbers the primary goal.

"Thank you very much for the question, Mas. And thank you also for the appreciation about Juna earlier. Honestly, I am also frustrated with Juna. But without Juna, there wouldn’t be this 402," said Arbani Yasiz during a press conference at CGV Grand Indonesia, Thamrin, Central Jakarta, on Monday (6/7).

Arbani revealed that he learned a lot from Saputra Kori and Jang Hansol, who have backgrounds as content creators. From both of them, Arbani tries to understand why some people are willing to do various things to achieve a large number of views on social media.

"Fortunately, in the creative process here, I have new friends Kori and also Jang Hansol, who indeed come from influencers and YouTubers, content creators. So I also ask them a lot about how views work or how influential content is and why it needs to be pursued so intensely," said Arbani.

2. Facing the Challenge of Building Character

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According to Arbani, understanding the phenomenon of social media helped him find the right motivation for the character Juna. He tried to see how the obsession with digital validation could influence the way someone makes decisions, including risky decisions.

In addition to the challenge of building character, Arbani also faced his own difficulties during the shooting process. Unlike other actors who often performed scenes together, Arbani spent more time shooting alone inside the tent, which served as their group's control center.

"Actually, during the shooting process, I spent most of my time in the tent alone. It's funny because we were shooting together, but they were mostly together while I was alone," Arbani revealed.

This situation forced Arbani to use his imagination and build emotions without directly facing his co-stars. He admitted that several times he only interacted through a handy talkie while monitoring the expressions of the other actors through a monitor with director Anggy Umbara.

3. Admits It's the Most Interesting Acting Process

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"It's unfair, it's unfair when they are shooting scenes where we fight through the HT, I join in to fish. I come to the location to fish via HT like that. I watch the monitor with Mas Anggy in his room and then we immediately act through HT like that," said Arbani.

Despite the challenges, Arbani considers the experience to be one of the most interesting acting processes throughout his career. He had to adapt to the found footage method that relies on cameras mounted directly on the bodies of the actors without the presence of a cameraman on location.

The film 402 Korean Hospital is an adaptation of the South Korean horror film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum. This film produced by MD Pictures and Umbara Brothers Films presents the story of a group of content creators who conduct a courage test in Yeongmun Hospital, South Korea, in pursuit of popularity and viewership. However, their actions turn into an unexpected terror experience.

In addition to Arbani Yasiz, the film also stars Saputra Kori, Jang Hansol, Diandra Agatha, Lea Ciarachel, Aylena Fusil, and Elang El Gibran. After its World Premiere at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) 2026, 402 Korean Hospital is scheduled to be released in Indonesian cinemas starting July 9, 2026.

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