Song Joong Ki Talks About Behind-the-Scenes Stories of VINCENZO - Reveals the Character Most Similar to Himself in Real Life

Kapanlagi.com - VINCENZO is one of the popular Korean dramas in 2021. Starring Song Joong Ki and Jeon Yeo Bin, this series tells the story of Italian mafia Vincenzo Cassano and is presented with a lot of comedy, although it remains tense in many scenes, especially when facing the Babel Group.

Although this Korean drama has ended, it is still widely discussed by fans and continues to attract fans who are interested in watching it. In this Netflix interview with Song Joong Ki, the main star reveals many exciting events behind the scenes, opens up about his own character, and even mentions other characters that make him jealous. Let's take a look at the complete interview!

All episodes of Vincenzo have aired and are still popular to this day. What is your opinion on this?

"After filming was finished and the final episode aired, I went out with friends. I happened to meet the Vincenzo cast spontaneously because I missed them."

"I also did interviews and things I usually do. The most common thing I did was that the Vincenzo cast had a lot of interview schedules, and I also rested. I attended the Baeksang Arts Awards with the director and had fun there. That's how I spent my time."

What is the biggest lesson you learned from the making of the series Vincenzo?

"The most important thing I learned, it seems like I learned a lot from director Kim Hee Won. He is very attentive and intelligent, and he is a leader who can accomplish many things without burdening others. He can be stubborn about certain things he wants to do or express, but he is also flexible and knows how to adapt his desires to unite people."

"He is someone who can gather everyone and encourage them. He is a leader who always encourages people with a smile in the end. Vincenzo tells the story of a unique character named Vincenzo Cassano who meets equally unique people and becomes close to them. I think this series tells the process of how he becomes a leader for them. I asked the director if I could ask Sung Cheol to come if he has time. From the director's perspective, he couldn't ask him because he felt uncomfortable. With the reason that he is a close acquaintance of mine, I finally asked for help. Sung Cheol may think of me as a real mafia. I invited him to come and shoot three scenes. I'm like a gangster."

If you find a secret room full of gold, what would you do?

"If there is a lot of gold, I will use 50% to form a foundation and use it for good purposes. I will use the rest to have fun. The reason why I created a foundation is to be free from guilt when spending that much money. After being free from guilt, I have to enjoy using the remaining money. It's not that it has never been thought of by me, but I think the idea is amazing. I also want to find and create a private location like Malta."

In your opinion, what does Vincenzo Cassano do after leaving Korea for a year?

"After leaving Korea for a year, I think he is still the same. Following the words of the tailor and Monk Jeok Ha. As Monk Jeok Ha said, he may not be able to receive forgiveness from Buddha, but occasionally he can receive praise. In my opinion, he will continue to live in the same way.

According to you, how does Vincenzo divide the gold with Hong Cha Young and the Geumga family?

"We also discussed this among the cast. Everyone is curious. Is it everyone or just the people who move gold who receive their share and what actually happened. We have different opinions. My personal opinion is that everyone might get a small share. I think what's under Hong Cha Young's bed belongs to her, and if they don't share the gold with each other, I think the Geumga family will be in chaos because humans are weak and greedy."

Please convey a word to the fans and those who haven't watched.

I'm Song Joong Ki and I play Vincenzo Cassano in Vincenzo. I thank you all for watching Vincenzo and supporting it sincerely. For Netflix viewers who haven't watched Vincenzo, take a deep breath and click. You may need to stay up all night. You may fall asleep, but wake up and watch the next episode. Please watch it, as it will be very interesting. This show will shake your stomach, refresh, and satisfy. Please show your love for Vincenzo. See you on Netflix!

You can watch the full interview video with Vincenzo below!

After seeing director Kim Hee Won's leadership, I realized that he is an example of what I consider a good leader. A figure who leads many people with joy. As the main actor, unconsciously I also became a leader on the shooting location. It seems that I also want to become a leader like that in other projects."

The director seems very enthusiastic. What do you think?

"I want to portray him as a figure full of energy, as well as having classy energy."

Which scene was the most difficult to shoot and why?

"The first part. We couldn't shoot in Italy because of the pandemic. We shot separately in Italy and used CG technology. We used a lot of visual effects when shooting Space Sweepers, so I thought the process would be similar and considered it easy. Space Sweepers involves many technical aspects, but Vincenzo has many emotional scenes in the first part. I felt a lot of pressure on the emotional aspect so that the result could match the CG scenes after editing. I felt somewhat sad. If I were acting in Italy, I could get more energy from the actual place. I feel a little anxious that the actual result could be better. Emotional scenes like that are the most difficult. Scene in Italy."

It's hard to imagine Vincenzo not played by Song Joong-ki. Vincenzo is now popular in various countries. What is Vincenzo's charm that is able to capture the hearts of the Geumga family and fans worldwide?

"Yesterday I discussed this with the director and producer. Some news articles said that Vincenzo is in the top 10 on Netflix in various countries. You often see it in the news, but I don't consider it an easy thing."

"I consider it a very honorable phenomenon. I subscribed to Netflix because of the series titled Narcos. I became a fan of a series that I never knew before. I think the same thing might happen with Vincenzo. I don't know why they like it. This is a Korean drama, so I'm not sure why they like it so much. I'm not saying you shouldn't like it. Please continue to enjoy this series."

"What I want to know is whether the audience can understand the Korean aspects. I think they understand those aspects and find them funny. I think the country that likes Vincenzo also experiences the same social problems that are criticized in this series. Maybe they feel satisfied. There is one concern. Can they accept Korean humor? Will they understand Korean jokes? I am still curious about those things."

With all the abilities and characteristics of Vincenzo, which one do you want to have?

"Vincenzo has gone through various difficulties and challenges in life, so he is someone who has a far-sighted view. When Hong Cha Young goes through difficult times, feels cornered, and is in despair, Vincenzo gives her a lot of advice, like "this is good to do" and "this is what you should do." Sentences like "don't lose yourself because of anger" and "revenge is more effective with cold emotions." He said a lot of things that made it seem like he has a philosophical view of life. Song Joong Ki feels happy and sad alternately, so I want to learn about wisdom and patience to be able to calm myself from Vincenzo."

Among the many characters in Vincenzo, who is most similar to you?

"The tailor. He speaks a little bluntly and curtly, but actually, he has a warm heart. He acts as if he is not interested in the people around him, but that's actually how he is and he tries not to show it. He's like a tsundere. It seems I'm somewhat similar to him in that aspect."

Vincenzo has many characters. If you could choose another role, who would you choose?

"Of course, Choi Myung Hee. According to me there are many things that I can express in my own way. I was jealous. He is a character who can release emotions and in my opinion, that can make him relieved from an actor's point of view."

"Vincenzo is not a refreshing character. It is refreshing to see him, but he is a character that frustrates as an actor because he holds back his emotions. He only cries when his mother dies. In other situations, he constantly suppresses his feelings, so it feels suffocating for me. Choi Myung Hee is a character who likes to scream, so I am a little jealous. I think I can play an antagonist role like Song Joong Ki."

Vincenzo has many bromance scenes. How do you prepare for scenes with bank president Kim Sung-cheol in Vincenzo?

"Honestly, the scene is not as crazy as people think. Actually, it's quite funny. The scene feels lighter because of Sung Cheol's presence, and we are very close, so I can act comfortably without worrying about being careful. Sung Cheol prepares everything and it doesn't make me feel awkward. I feel a little embarrassed and have a hard time holding back laughter. I don't feel awkward. The final scene with Kim Sung Cheol is actually not in the script."

How was that scene eventually added?

"The scene is not in the script for episode 20, but I saw the script and thought it would be funny to have a scene of Sung Cheol reminiscing about Vincenzo/Tae-ho.

(kpl/jje)