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“Strangers From Hell” Director On Working With Im Siwan And Lee Dong Wook, Heading His First Drama, And More

 

 

“Strangers From Hell” director Lee Chang Hee talked about his experience working on his first drama, what to expect from the first broadcast, and more!

 

The upcoming mystery thriller tells the story of a young man who moves up to Seoul and experiences a hell created by others while living in a strange dormitory. It stars Im Siwan, Lee Dong Wook, Lee Jung Eun, Lee Hyun Wook, Park Jong Hwan, and Lee Joong Ok.

 

The drama is led by director Lee Chang Hee, who has previously won the Top Excellence award at the 10th Annual Mise En Scène Short Film Festival for his film “Den” (literal translation) and has received praise for his 2018 movie “The Vanished.” Viewers are highly anticipating what kind of excitement he will bring to television screens in his collaboration with OCN.

 

Lee Chang Hee discussed his upcoming work in an interview with media outlet Dailian. Regarding how he came to direct “Strangers From Hell,” he stated, “It’s a given as a director to want to make works from fun and interesting stories. I found the original webtoon to be interesting, and I got excited to embody it through video. There was no need to hesitate ⁠— I got the offer and accepted it the next day. I’m working hard to not undermine the original work, but to also tell a similar yet different story. I’d like to create a story that will be fun for both those who have read the webtoon and those who have not.”

 

“Strangers From Hell” will be Lee Chang Hee’s first time directing a drama. When asked about the differences between dramas and movies, he said, “If a movie is about developing the substance [of the story] in a given time, a drama is a project in which you can build empathy with a character over a longer period of time. The benefit of working in dramatic cinema is that you combine the strong points of a drama with the impact of a movie. I’m filming with the mindset that I’m making 10 interesting 1-hour movies or a movie with 10 climaxes.”

 

The director also provided his take on the drama’s central theme of “a hell created by strangers in a dormitory,” saying, “The setting of a dormitory is very ironic. It could be seen as a hopeful and romantic place, but in other regards, it can also be a place full of desperation, packed with the personal hells that modern people carry. The irony is maximized by [the fact that] a dormitory is a place where you share the same air with complete strangers. ‘Strangers From Hell’ is a work that started with the question: ‘In a place where you can most closely feel strangers breathing, what might happen if those strangers are murderers?'”

 

Lee Chang Hee also shared praise for the cast. “Objectively speaking, the actors don’t really look like their characters, but they do such a good job of portraying them. For example, Park Jong Hwan is actually an extremely handsome man. Im Siwan is able to get really immersed in a scene, and the sheer presence of Lee Dong Wook created great energy. Lee Jung Eun is like a magician who can turn any situation into a reality. While each of the characters’ individual appeals is strong, they shine even more when they’re together.”

 

The director stated, “‘Strangers From Hell’ is a drama that anyone can watch because of the charms provided by its psychological thrills and fresh characters. We put a lot of effort in both the acting and directing and worked hard to hook viewers in with every episode. I would appreciate it if you started this journey together with the main character Jong Woo, who closely interacts with the strangers of his dormitory.”

 

“Strangers From Hell” premieres August 31 at 10:30 p.m. KST. In the meantime, check out the latest preview here!

 

 

 

Source (1) / soompi news

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[lingko]

Wookie in bts of filming for "Hell is other people"

 

 

[lingko]

" Hell is other people "

 

 

 

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8 hours ago, lingko said:

" Hell is other people "

 

 

Hi lingkoo, thanks for sharing this. I don't think they're good friends with LDW prior working together in this drama. I think they just became close while filming. Looking forward to their beautiful bromance in the drama! “Strangers from Hell” premieres August 31 at 10:30 p.m. KST as the follow-up to “Watcher.”

[braunaun]

" Hell is other people "

 

 

 

 

[im_cun]

i think this thread should change the header title again. Hell is Other People will start this week 

[braunaun]

[ENGSUB] Fangirls from Heaven: Lee Dong-wook Version.

 

[lianea]

" Hell is other people "

 

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" Hell is other people " press con.

 

 

 

 

 

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MORE -

 

 

[Photo] Press Conference for the Upcoming Korean Drama "Strangers From Hell"

 

 

 

 

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Source : /www.hancinema.net/ko...

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Lee Dong Wook. Im Si Wan OCN Drama "Strangers From Hell" Press Conference 28 August 2019

 

Spoiler

 

 

source : https://sunshineemine.blogspot.com/2019/08/lee-dong-wook-im-si-wan-ocn-drama.html

 

 

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On 8/28/2019 at 2:15 PM, lingko said:

" Hell is other people " press con.

 

 

Hi lingkoo, thanks for sharing MORE pictures during the presscon. They're hoping to achieve good viewership ratings in this drama. I hope so, too! I'm sure he had fun filming it. “Strangers from Hell” premieres on August 31 at 10:30 p.m. KST.

[lingko]

Wookie at press conference's vid taken by @koreadispatch

 

 

 

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Support from Korea fans

 

 The press conference

 

 

 

 

Support from China fans

 

[lingko]

Lucky Korean fans.They have opportunity to win one of 20 lucky boxes prepared by Wookie and @nylonkorea to celebrate his 20th debut anniversary and magazine's 11th anniversary. The box will include PARS t-shirt with Wookie's initials, bracelet made by him, autograph, some skin care products and surprise gift.

 

 

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15 minutes ago, lingko said:

Support from Korea fans

 

 The press conference

 

 

 

Support from China fans

 

 

 

lingkoo, thanks for sharing this.  The fandoms of K-pop idols are unlike any other. Along with being dedicated, supportive, and willing to spend quite a lot of money on behalf of their beloved entertainers, K-pop fandoms often consist of a high percentage of super fans. And that's what LDW has! This is what I admire about K-fans. They show them how much they appreciate them. ... Over the years, the K-pop fan base has become a major component behind the success of Korean idol groups/actors both domestically and internationally. Fans have rallied in their millions to support and follow the trajectory of their favorite stars. Ultimately, K-pop or Chinese fans also can make or break a career. If there is an issue or fans don’t feel they are being respected, they can easily band together and demand action. On the other note, really can't wait for the drama. How can you not be - when this drama is powered by top actors. LDW has  mysterious character for us to anticipate for.

"Hell Is Other People" will air its first broadcast on August 31 via OCN.

[lingko]

Lee Dong Wook fans around the world.

 

 

 

 

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*** “Strangers from Hell” is coming to television with a star-studded cast tomorrow (August 31).  Can't wait to follow the thrilling adventures of ISW as Yoon Jong-woo, who find himself sharing a boarding house with murderous residents after he comes to live alone in Seoul. I will also follow LDW as the mysterious dentist.  I heard that he's a new character that doesn’t appear in the original story. It's a 10-episode series on OCN channel. I haven't read the original webtoon but I heard that the drama contains some changes to the original story, but it will maintain the same tone and message of the web comic. I guess viewers won’t feel like there’s such a big difference. “Strangers from Hell” will air every Saturday and Sunday night at 10:30 p.m.

[lianea]

So handsome

 

 

 

[lingko]

Look how cute Lee Jeong Eun looks next to Wookie.

He's that high that he can put his arm at her shoulder like that .

And this gesture shows how close they are, that he can put his hand like that on the shoulder of older colleague.