On the November 5 broadcast of SBS's "The Great Hang-jun," actors Park Minyoung and Yook Sung-jae appeared for an audition.
Jang Hang-jun's upcoming project, revealed that day, was "My Grandmother Is a Gumiho." Jang, who explained that the story was inspired by an experience of his great-great-grandfather, turned his focus toward Park Minyoung, who previously played the role of a gumiho.
Park Minyoung showcased her deep understanding of the mythical creature, saying, "The essence of a gumiho is han. All Korean content possesses han. That's why in Korea, one must hold a great deal of han."
Both actors looked puzzled at the premise, which described an unimaginable melodrama between a gumiho unfairly trapped in a back room while trying to become human, and a talkative Mr. Jang who visits her every night to tell stories.
In particular, Yook Sung-jae caused bursts of laughter by saying, "Wait, what does this even mean? I think this is the first time I've read a script and couldn't understand it at all." In response, Jang Hang-jun drew attention by writing a note saying, "Yook Sung-jae's likability drops," and even doodling over his photo.
Explaining that the story revolves around the last remaining gumiho in the 1800s, Jang Hang-jun said, "Watching over her, Samshin Halmoni offered to grant her wish, and right after that, the gumiho set out to find a man to become human. On the day she married the son of a noble family, everyone was bewitched by the gumiho, and seeing this, her enraged parents-in-law sent their son far away and locked the gumiho in a detached quarters. However, an official named Jang visits the gumiho and becomes her companion, and when the gumiho, unable to become human for 100 days, is on the verge of disappearing, Jang tries to save her."
Following his explanation, Yook Sung-jae and Park Minyoung tackled the script with their exceptional quick wit. Park Minyoung also drew laughter by even howling to make her appeal.
When asked to make a final pitch for himself, Yook Sung-jae said, "I want to become an actor whom producers love," adding, "I want to be an actor who satisfies everyone on set, including the director. To start, I will do whatever I am told to do."
When asked if he could even shave his head into a queue hairstyle, Yook Sung-jae drew bursts of laughter by replying, "I can rock a queue and even ride an electric unicycle."
Park Minyoung also caught attention by saying, "I'll do whatever I'm told to do, too. I do my own stunts, swimming, and horseback riding. I'm an actor who doesn't hold back physically," adding, "I want to become a trusted actor viewers can always count on."
Meanwhile, at the end of the broadcast, a preview showed actors Heo Sung-tae, Kwak Sun-young, and Lee Min-ki appearing for the auditions, raising anticipation for the next episode.
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