SEOUL, South Korea – Park Seo Joon, the lead actor in the global release of ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ Part 2 on Netflix, recently participated in a roundtable interview to reflect on his latest project. In the second installment of ‘Gyeongseong Creature’, Park Seo Joon portrayed the character Jang Tae Sang, who battles against a terrifying monster born from human malice in Gyeongseong in 1945. The series had generated anticipation due to its extravagant budget of approximately 70 billion KRW. However, it faced some negative criticism after the airing of its first half.
Park Seo Joon acknowledged that there were both positive and negative responses to the series, especially regarding its division into two parts, but expressed that as an actor, his main goal is to have as many people as possible watch the project. He also shared that while the cast and crew believed the first 7 episodes acted as chapter one and the remaining episodes as chapter two, he understood the criticism of the two-part release, as he himself preferred binge-watching a series.
Addressing concerns about the historical piece potentially negatively impacting Japanese viewers’ perception of him, Park Seo Joon revealed that during a recent visit to Japan, his Japanese friends enjoyed the show and didn’t understand why others would be offended. He acknowledged that their opinion might be influenced by their friendship, but it still gave him reassurance.
Looking ahead, ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ is set to return with season 2 later this year, shifting the story to Seoul in 2024. The new season will follow a man resembling Jang Tae Sang from season 1, named Ho Jae, and his interaction with Yoon Chae Ok, who was portrayed by Han So Hee in the first season.
In conclusion, Park Seo Joon, the lead actor of ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ Part 2, discussed the mixed responses to the series and addressed concerns about its potential impact on Japanese viewers. The highly anticipated second season of ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ is scheduled to take place in Seoul in 2024, introducing new characters and exploring fresh storylines.