Here’s Why ‘Mask Girl’ Director Cast Nana & Go Hyun Jung
Since the premiere of "Mask Girl," the Netflix show received nothing but great reviews and feedback from the viewers.
The casting, filming as well as the cinematography were given amazing reception from viewers all around the globe.
To give back to the audiences, "Mask Girl" director Kim Yong Hoon gets candid about the drama, and shares exclusive details regarding the work. Keep on reading.
'Mask Girl' Casting Stories Get Revealed
A week after the release of "Mask Girl," director Kim Yong Hoon sat down with Elle Korea and dished out his thoughts on his latest work.
"Mask Girl" focuses on the life of Kim Mo Mi, an office employee who lives a secret life at night as a broadcast jockey hiding behind a mask.
Her seemingly picture-perfect life takes a dark turn when she becomes the prime suspect in a cold murder case.
The series was well-received by the public, especially the role of Kim Mo Mi. Unlike other works, three actresses gave life to the main character.
Rather than using a lot of specialized makeup and camera effects, he decided to create the work with a different approach which also received reluctance from his crew.
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Kim Yong Hoon didn't like the idea of looking "unnatural" with heavy makeup, so he split the role to the deserving actresses who can portray the nuances and different personalities of Kim Mo Mi.
"I look back and I am certain that it's the best decision I've ever made in this show," Kim Yong Hoon shared.
Truth to be told, many viewers are satisfied with the casting of the three actresses, especially with the nonlinear narration and the past-present pacing in the show.
Go Hyun Jung, Nana and Lee Han Byul, who made her debut with "Mask Girl," all feel honored portraying the three different Kim Mo Mis.
Kim Yong Hoon Chooses 'Mask Girl' Drama's Charms
For Kim Yong Hoon, "Mask Girl" is an unsettling show that may bring discomfort to the viewers. However, it's also the reason why he was drawn into creating the drama.
He said, "It's a compelling storyline that deals with societal issues and unorthodox characters."
According to him, he wanted to offer a new perspective through the show. Despite its unsettling aspects, there's something intriguing in the series if viewed from a different angle.
On the other hand, "Mask Girl" proved to be a game changer as it took the top spot in the Netflix global box office in more than 15 countries including Japan, Vietnam, the Philippines and more.
As of this writing, the show also recorded more than 3.5 million viewing hours since its release, proving its mile-high success.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
