Ahn Bo Hyun has opened up about the intense preparation behind his first historical drama, Sacred Jewel, revealing that the upcoming JTBC series pushed him physically and emotionally like never before.
Set to premiere on December 5 at 10:40 PM KST, Sacred Jewel takes place in 1258 during the Goryeo Dynasty, when the kingdom faces a difficult war against the Mongols.
The story follows a group of warriors sent on a dangerous mission to recover a sacred jewel believed to protect their nation.
Ahn Bo Hyun plays Baek Gyeol, a young commander and former member of the royal guard. His journey takes him from a privileged military officer to a hardened warrior as he faces dangerous battles and unexpected challenges.
Speaking about his decision to join the drama, the actor explained that the project's massive scale immediately caught his attention.
“I had never seen a historical drama script on such a large scale, so I was curious about how they would bring it to life,” he shared.
He added that working alongside Lee Sung Min, whom he considers a role model, was another major reason for accepting the project.
As this marks his first leading role in a historical drama, Ahn Bo Hyun admitted that he initially had mixed feelings.
“I was half excited and half worried, but that made me want to take on the challenge even more,” he said.
The actor also revealed that preparing for the role required extensive physical training, especially because of the demanding action scenes.
“There were so many action scenes, and it was physically exhausting. We traveled through so many mountains across Korea,” he explained.
He continued, “Baek Gyeol uses both a sword and a bow, but I had never used either weapon before. I practiced a lot through separate martial arts training and rehearsals to make my movements look natural.”
Beyond the action, Ahn Bo Hyun said he also worked hard to portray the character's emotional growth, particularly his struggles with responsibility, ambition, and love.
He described the role using three words: ambition, love, and compassion.
The actor also expressed confidence in the cast's teamwork, describing their chemistry as “the Korean Avengers.”
Looking back on filming, Ahn Bo Hyun emphasized how much effort the entire production team had put into the series.
“I can confidently say that we poured our blood, sweat, tears, and everything we had into this drama. Every actor and staff member gave their all,” he shared.
He added, “I believe we have created a great drama that will be worth the wait. I'm excited and can't wait for everyone to see it.”
With intense action sequences, emotional storytelling, and a major transformation for Ahn Bo Hyun, Sacred Jewel will introduce viewers to a different side of the actor when it premieres on JTBC on December 5.
Ahn Bo Hyun has opened up about the intense preparation behind his first historical drama, Sacred Jewel, revealing that the upcoming JTBC series pushed him physically and emotionally like never before.
Set to premiere on December 5 at 10:40 PM KST, Sacred Jewel takes place in 1258 during the Goryeo Dynasty, when the kingdom faces a difficult war against the Mongols.
The story follows a group of warriors sent on a dangerous mission to recover a sacred jewel believed to protect their nation.
Ahn Bo Hyun plays Baek Gyeol, a young commander and former member of the royal guard. His journey takes him from a privileged military officer to a hardened warrior as he faces dangerous battles and unexpected challenges.
Speaking about his decision to join the drama, the actor explained that the project's massive scale immediately caught his attention.
“I had never seen a historical drama script on such a large scale, so I was curious about how they would bring it to life,” he shared.
He added that working alongside Lee Sung Min, whom he considers a role model, was another major reason for accepting the project.
As this marks his first leading role in a historical drama, Ahn Bo Hyun admitted that he initially had mixed feelings.
“I was half excited and half worried, but that made me want to take on the challenge even more,” he said.
The actor also revealed that preparing for the role required extensive physical training, especially because of the demanding action scenes.
“There were so many action scenes, and it was physically exhausting. We traveled through so many mountains across Korea,” he explained.
He continued, “Baek Gyeol uses both a sword and a bow, but I had never used either weapon before. I practiced a lot through separate martial arts training and rehearsals to make my movements look natural.”
Beyond the action, Ahn Bo Hyun said he also worked hard to portray the character's emotional growth, particularly his struggles with responsibility, ambition, and love.
He described the role using three words: ambition, love, and compassion.
The actor also expressed confidence in the cast's teamwork, describing their chemistry as “the Korean Avengers.”
Looking back on filming, Ahn Bo Hyun emphasized how much effort the entire production team had put into the series.
“I can confidently say that we poured our blood, sweat, tears, and everything we had into this drama. Every actor and staff member gave their all,” he shared.
He added, “I believe we have created a great drama that will be worth the wait. I'm excited and can't wait for everyone to see it.”
With intense action sequences, emotional storytelling, and a major transformation for Ahn Bo Hyun, Sacred Jewel will introduce viewers to a different side of the actor when it premieres on JTBC on December 5.
