SOURCE: '와일드씽' 엄태구 "JYP에서 랩 연습, 귀엽지 않으면 죽겠다는 마음"
Actor Uhm Taegoo shared his thoughts on overcoming his introverted personality to portray an idol.
On the 7th, the film 'Wild Sing' held a press conference at 11 AM (KST) at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University Entrance in Seoul. Actors Kang Dongwon, Uhm Taegoo, Park Jihyun, Oh Jungse, and director Song Jaegon attended the event.
Uhm Taegoo said, "I don't think I'm that introverted. I don't know if it was a full 180-degree transformation, though. I just remember mentally preparing myself for the stage. On the day of filming, I went in with the mindset that if I wasn't cute, I'd die," and added, "I felt motivated watching Kang Dongwon Sunbaenim practice beside me."
When asked if he had any regrets making such a bold transformation as an introvert, he answered, "I really wanted to portray Goo Sanggu's character really well. While I have an introverted side, I also have extroverted side. Regardless, I wanted to express the character properly. The moments I regretted were when the acting didn't come out as well as I hoped, or when a scene wasn't as funny as it could've been. Thinking 'this could've been funnier' after the scene had already passed made me feel a bit down."
Regarding his rap preparation, Uhm Taegoo shared, "I practiced very hard at JYP Entertainment. I practiced in a private booth, so I didn't get to see any other idols."
He also noted, "I rehearsed on stage the day before the actual shoot. With the broadcast cameras were all there and being under the stage lights, it felt really fascinating and nerve-wracking. It was the first time the staff saw what I had practiced. Strangely enough, it was fun."
'Wild Sing' is a comedy film about Triangle, a three-member co-ed dance group that once dominated the music industry but disbanded overnight after getting involved in an unexpected incident. The film follows their reckless attempt to seize a chance for a comeback 20 years later. It is scheduled to be released on June 3rd.
