Jun Ji Hyun and Kang Dong Won Provide Meaning and Facts About 'TEMPEST'

Kapanlagi.com - A romantic espionage thriller series starring famous Korean actors and international actors, TEMPEST, has exclusively aired all its episodes on Disney+ Hotstar. Starring Kang Dong Won, Jun Ji Hyun, Oh Jungse, and John Cho, this series tells the story of Seo Munju, a skilled former diplomat trying to uncover the truth behind an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate.

1. Brief Synopsis

With his life constantly in danger, Seo Munju is protected by Paik Sanho, a mercenary with a suspicious past and a mysterious supporting figure. Behind the tension and romance presented in this series, there are interesting stories happening behind the scenes.

This time we will discuss interesting facts shared directly by the cast of Tempest! Read more about TEMPEST at Liputan6.com!

2. The Main Reasons Kang Dongwon and Jun Ji Hyun Joined

The presence of talented individuals in the series TEMPEST is the reason the cast chose to join this series, starting from actors Jun Ji Hyun, Kang Dongwon, to the filmmakers, namely director Kim Heewon and writer Chung Seokyung. Besides the strong characters, Kang Dongwon admitted that Jun Ji Hyun was the main reason he joined.

3. Jun Ji Hyun Doesn't Want to Lose

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Jun Ji Hyun added, "I have been a fan of Gang Dongwon for a long time and I really wanted to work with him. Moreover, I feel very honored to be asked to work on the collaboration between writer Chung Seokyung and director Kim Heewon."

4. Mutual Admiration Strengthens Chemistry

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TEMPEST is the first project together between Kang Dong Won and Jun Ji Hyun. Both also admitted to admiring each other during the filming process. This further built their chemistry and brought the romance between Seo Munju and Paik Sanho to life.

"I think during the filming process I was truly captivated by Jun Ji Hyun's charm. She is always cheerful on set, making the filming process very happy and enjoyable. Throughout the shooting, I always thought that Jun Ji Hyun is an amazing person," said Kang Dong Won

5. The Meaning of TEMPEST for Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Hae Sook

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Joining the cast of the most anticipated series for viewers is a meaningful experience for the actors. Jun Ji Hyun expressed that she has always wanted to act in projects that can reach a wide audience, as well as work on stories and characters that are loved by many.

Kim Hae Sook revealed, "I am very excited to play a role that helps me realize how far I can push my limits as an actor. I think this is an opportunity for me to reshape myself as an actor. Therefore, TEMPEST is very meaningful to me."

6. Working with Kang Dong Won and John Cho is an Experience for Jun Ji Hyun

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TEMPEST is a series that combines elements of espionage, romance, and action. To bring these elements to life, a bond with the cast is necessary. Jun Ji Hyun admitted to being excited and nervous when meeting Kang Dong Won, but she felt a natural connection, which made it easy for them to build chemistry on screen.

Not only with Kang Dong Won, but the presence of international actors also provided a new experience for Jun Ji Hyun. "I feel that John Cho is the type of actor who has a very natural presence, making everything feel like it flows naturally. That helped me relax while acting with him, and it also influenced my attitude towards him as an individual," said Jun Ji Hyun.

7. Kim Heewon Makes the Actors Comfortable

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The director plays an important role in guiding the actors to build emotional and strong characters and stories. Kim Heewon, as the director of TEMPEST, always supports and mentors the actors during the shooting process. It is not uncommon for the actors to seek advice and discuss ways to develop their characters.

"Kim Heewon is a reliable director. He also pays attention to emotional details that I might overlook and provides very detailed and clear directions. Not only that, Director Kim always calms my worries and makes me comfortable on set," said Oh Jungse.

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