5 Interesting Facts about the Korean Drama 'THE WORST OF EVIL', Ji Chang Wook Involved in the Production Process

Kapanlagi.com - All episodes of the series THE WORST OF EVIL can now be exclusively watched on Disney+ Hotstar. With a total of 12 episodes, THE WORST OF EVIL presents a crime thriller series set in Seoul in the 1990s about a police officer who must infiltrate a new dangerous gang to investigate the spread of a new and popular illegal drug called 'Gangnam Crystal'.

This series stars popular actors and actresses loved by fans such as Ji Chang Wook, Wi Ha Joon, and Lim Se Mi. Filled with complex action scenes and adrenaline-pumping moments, here are various interesting facts revealed by Han Dong Wook, Director of THE WORST OF EVIL, and Kwon Ji Hoon, Action Coordinator of THE WORST OF EVIL.

1. Ji Chang Wook Involved in the Development of Action Scenes in the Pre-Production Process

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In this series, director Han Dong Wook showcases action scenes in almost every episode. He revealed that in order to achieve as natural scenes as possible, he had many discussions with Ji Chang Wook (Park Junmo) during the pre-production stage to convey expressions in unexpected ways.

The character Junmo was made to be ruthless in fights to show the mental pressure he experiences as an undercover police officer. "We discussed to make the fight scenes look as realistic as possible, that's why people bite or hit each other uncontrollably, like in a real fight," said the director.

2. The Most Challenging Scene in the Series THE WORST OF EVIL

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One of the most complex scenes in the series THE WORST OF EVIL is when Junmo tries to infiltrate the gang led by Gicheul.

"When Junmo realizes that he is being tested, he has to act tough and fight. I spent a lot of time discussing with Han Dong Wook during the filming of this scene. To create a good action scene, not everything can look cool, but not everything can look 'messy' either. We focused on finding the right balance between technicality and natural action," said Kwon Jihoon, Action Coordinator of THE WORST OF EVIL.

3. Chemistry between Cast and Crew Built Very Strong

During the filming process of THE WORST OF EVIL, the closeness that was built was not only between Han Dong Wook and Ji Chang Wook, but also among all the actors and crew involved.

"There are a lot of actors and crew involved in this series. I think the chemistry that is created among them is amazing. Thanks to that chemistry, I only need to give them guidance, and they do the rest," said Jihoon.

4. Unique Use of Title Card in Each Episode Opening

The unique thing about the series THE WORST OF EVIL is its different title card in each episode. "Instead of creating a repetitive title sequence in every episode, we discussed using 12 episodes to create a format similar to a calendar. Then, we developed that idea by showing the main character of each episode trapped in a terrible situation," said Han Dong Wook.

5. Character Emotions Prioritized in Action Scenes

Despite the intense action scenes in THE WORST OF EVIL, Director Han Dong Wook and the team agreed to focus on portraying the emotions of the characters in each scene.

"It is crucial to show Junmo's complex emotions during these scenes. He is an undercover police officer and must overcome psychological and emotional obstacles. I want to depict Junmo's struggle in these scenes," expressed Dong Wook.

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