Following the global release of part 2 of the Korean drama ' Gyeongseong Creature ' on January 5, 2024, one of the main actors, namely Park Seo Joon , recently conducted a number of interview sessions with the media.
Quoting from Allkpop on Thursday January 11, 2024, Park Seo Joon plays Jang Tae Sang, who fights a terrifying monster born from human greed in 1945. From the start of production, this drama was successful in attracting high attention and anticipation due to the fantastic production costs.
As well as popular main players such as Park Seo Joon and Han So Hee. Even so, 'Gyeongseong Creature' did not escape public and media criticism, after part 1 aired on December 22 2023. Responding to this criticism, Park Seo Joon said, "It's difficult to read every reaction to this drama in detail.
However, I saw some negative responses from a number of media reports. As an actor, there is nothing more important than getting a large audience for every project.” He added, “So, I thought 'People have been waiting for this drama'. There will be positive and negative responses, especially the division into 2 broadcast parts.
However, I have no control over that.” Park Seo Joon further explained that the players had been informed that 'Gyeongseong Creature' would be broadcast in 2 parts. And when monitoring the edited version, the cast and crew of the drama felt that the first 7 episodes acted as part 1, and the remaining episodes acted as part 2.
Park Seo Joon also believes that the decision to make the drama in 2 parts was a good thing. Although he decided to watch the drama in one go after all the parts were released. “So, I understand the criticism regarding the release in 2 parts.
"On the other hand, criticism also means that many people are anticipating the drama," he explained. When asked if he had any worries about appearing in a historical drama, it would likely change the views of fans in Japan in particular.
The actor admitted that earlier this year he visited Japan and asked his friends who are Japanese for their opinions. They didn't mind the drama and didn't feel offended by the story in it. Meanwhile, season 2 of 'Gyeongseong Creature' is scheduled to air in 2024.
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