Terms for Joining the Shooting of Korean Director Lim Jae Hwan, These are 3 Important Points that Must be Noted

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Silma Salsabilla

It's no secret that Korean films and dramas have successfully hypnotized the Indonesian society since the early 2000s. Various interesting stories with various genres have been well-packaged and always leave an impression. Moreover, the depiction of life in South Korea creates a special interest in visiting the Sakura country.

Korean directors are the figures behind the development of Korean films and dramas that until now always receive great enthusiasm from the Indonesian society. Their role in managing the entertainment industry always produces interesting film and drama works.

One of the Korean directors who shared his insights with Kapanlagi Korea about the world of acting in films and dramas is Lim Jae Hwan. He is a renowned director who worked with beautiful actress Kim Se Jeong and handsome actor Ahn Hyo Seop along with Chicco Jerikho who also joined the mini-series OFFICE ROMANCE RECIPE, KLovers! Interestingly, Lim Jae Hwan is also interested in inviting Indonesians to shoot together in a film or CF (Commercial Film).

According to Lim Jae Hwan, the parameter of a good film is the connection between the message conveyed in the film and the audience. An emotional bond between the actor and his character is also one of the important points that makes a film good. 

Because Lim Jae Hwan was interested in being involved in a mini-series with Chico Jerikho and was impressed by Iqbaal Ramadhan's acting in ALI AND RATU-RATU QUEENS, this South Korean director is also interested in the world of acting in Indonesia. If he opens casting for a film or CF in Indonesia, here are three important points from Lim Jae Hwan for those who want to become the main actor. Who knows, you might be involved later.

1. Looking at an Actor/Actress from Their Gaze

Director Lim Jae Hwan & PD Park Jin Hyuk / Photo Credit: KapanLagi.com/Mita Anandayu

When choosing the main actor in a film or CF, the first important point that Lim Jae Hwan sees when casting is their gaze. According to him, the gaze is an important part for an actor/actress. This was demonstrated during screenlife. Many scenes are done with screenlife. 

PD Park Jin Hyuk also added that visual is also a quality. However, director Lim Jae Hwan revealed that the eyes are the most important thing. "Although visual is important, the gaze is the most important thing for me," said director Lim Jae Hwan in his interview with Kapanlagi Korea.

2. Natural Acting

Director Lim Jae Wan Collaborates with Indonesian Actor Chicco Jerikho / Credit Photo: KapanLagi.com/Mita Anandayu

After the gaze of an actor, the important point for becoming the main actor evaluated by director Lim Jae Hwan is through the actor's natural acting. "The second point is how natural he is in acting," he said.

According to Lim Jae Hwan, an actor/actress must be able to balance their acting with their role. Acting that is lacking will look bad, and excessive acting is also not good.

3. Able to Play Various Genres

Jang Dong Yoon and Ko Gun Han as Doha and James in LONG D / Photo Credit: 12journey via hancinema

The third important point according to director Lim Jae Hwan is that the actor/actress is able to play various genres, KLovers. Not only good at playing the protagonist, but also able to portray themselves as the antagonist.

For Lim Jae Hwan, the character named James Han played by Ko Gun Han in the film LONG D has a different character. However, Ko Gun Han was able to do it well. "I'm very satisfied!" said director Lim Jae Hwan.

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