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Actor Woo DoHwan recently stated in an interview, “I always think I need to show a new side of myself.” The project in which he takes on this new challenge is ‘Mr. Plankton.’ In the drama, he plays Haejo, a man with a terminal illness, and he shared that he changed his lifestyle, such as quitting his favorite exercises, to immerse himself in the character.
‘Mr. Plankton’ is a romantic comedy about Haejo, a man born wrong, and Jaemi, the unluckiest woman in the world, played by Lee YooMi. It depicts their unpredictable journey. By the second week of release, it gained significant attention, ranking 5th in Netflix’s global non-English TV category. Woo DoHwan explained, “Viewers say that my childlike appearance suits me well,” and he felt that the character Haejo was free-spirited and unpredictable.
Woo DoHwan portrayed Haejo, a character who doesn’t compromise with the world, contrasting his own disciplined personality. He lost weight for the role and made efforts like drinking alcohol to fit the character. He added, “Haejo shouldn’t exude a healthy image,” and reduced his weight from 78kg to 71kg.
In the final scene of the drama, he expressed Haejo’s true feelings through ad-libs, leaving a lasting impression as the most romantic character. He revealed that the line “I love you” wasn’t in the script but came out instinctively during filming.
Woo DoHwan remarked, “This work seems like the warmest drama,” and said it would encourage viewers to reflect on themselves and those around them. Anticipation builds for what new challenges his acting transformation will bring in the future.
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