Byun Yohan, who plays the lead role in the film "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub," shared that he went through a rigorous diet and abstained from alcohol to embody his character.
Attending the press preview for "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" held at CGV Yongsan in Seoul on the afternoon of the 9th, Byun Yohan said, "When I first decided to take on this project, the director told me to lose weight. At the time, I weighed around 80kg, and I lost about 10kg through exercise and dieting."
Regarding the intimate scene that featured a full frontal exposure of his back, he stated, "I stayed completely sober until the project ended for that scene. I also exercised self-discipline through my diet. I thought that aspect resembled the life of Jang Tae-young."
In this film, Byun Yohan plays Jang Tae-young, a man who loses everything due to a friend's betrayal and vows revenge. Byun Yohan showcased a new side of himself in this project, not only through passionate emotional acting but also in a intimate scene highlighting his muscular physique.
"Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" is a crime film where Jang Tae-young (Byun Yohan), who thought he had the world in his hands through his online casino business, and his close friend of the same name, Park Tae-young (Roh Jae-won)—who took everything from him—meet again at a global gambling table to wage a battle of revenge. It is scheduled to be released on September 23.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)