Broadcaster Dex, stepping into the acting world as Kim Jin Young, is set to release his first movie, 'Tarot'. Coolly wondering, “How much criticism will I get?”, he is ready for the audience's verdict.
'Tarot' is a mystery film about characters trapped by a cursed tarot card due to a split-second decision.
The movie, directed by Choi Byung-gil and written by Kyung Min-seon, features three different episodes that depict the eerie fates of ordinary people encountering tarot card predictions.
Kim Jin Young, formerly known as Dex, stars in the third episode titled 'Please Abandon Me'. He plays Dong-in, a veteran delivery rider known as Delivery King, who faces a bizarre horror while pursuing his dream of starting his own delivery business.
At a special press conference on the 12th at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Seoul, Kim Jin Young humbly shared, “I’ve been given the title of movie actor, but I don’t think I deserve such a label. I place great significance on the fact that I was given this first opportunity. I worked hard to do my best to avoid disappointing anyone. I believe ‘Tarot’ is worth watching because of the outstanding performances of my fellow actors.”
He praised his co-stars Jo Yeo-jeong and Go Gyu-pil, saying, “I watched all three episodes, and my episode being last made me feel embarrassed to see my performance after watching my senior actors’ stable acting.”
When asked what he would ask the tarot card, he replied wittily, “Since it’s my first time and I’m lacking, I would ask how much criticism I’ll get.”
Public expectations are high. The trailer and stills released earlier show Kim Jin Young captivating the audience with his presence, no less than Jo Yeo-jeong and Go Gyu-pil. From his unrestrained rider visuals to his explosive emotional acting, the short trailer fully reveals his talent.
Netizens have commented, “Kim Dex is a natural actor regardless of genre,” “Dex is really good at acting,” and “Looking forward to Dex’s first acting role.”
The director of ‘Tarot’ also expressed his confidence in Kim Jin Young, saying, “I thought he did very well, and I had a definite feeling he would. I believed he could do a great job. That’s why I asked him last July, and he readily agreed. I was honored that he made it a success. I think he will shine even more as actor Kim Jin Young in the future.”
Kim Jin Young responded, “I’m not afraid of criticism. I’ve already given myself feedback while watching the film, and although I found shortcomings, there were definitely good parts too. I’ll gladly accept harsh criticism rather than praise, and if there’s something I did well, just one compliment would motivate me to show a better performance in my next project. My biggest strength is naturalness,” he said with determination.
Will Kim Jin Young receive the harsh criticism he fears, or will he receive the praise seen in the trailer reactions? The answer will be revealed when 'Tarot' premieres on the 14th.
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