Yoo Ah In Shares His Reaction To The Popularity Of "Hellbound," Hopes For 2nd Season, And More

Yoo Ah In recently participated in an interview to share his thoughts on his role in the Netflix series “Hellbound”!

Helmed by “Train to Busan” director Yeon Sang Ho, “Hellbound” is a six-part Netflix series set in a world where humans face a frightening supernatural phenomenon: emissaries from hell who appear on Earth without warning and condemn people to hell. Amidst the chaos caused by this terrifying new reality, an emerging religion led by Jung Jin Soo (played by Yoo Ah In) begins to gain popularity, while others desperately search for the truth behind this strange phenomenon.

When asked if the series’ immense popularity felt real, Yoo Ah In described how he tried to watch “Hellbound” from the perspective of a viewer. “I was so immersed in watching the series all at once that it came to an end really fast,” he said. “Everyone loves to be in the No. 1 spot, so of course I like it too. I’m thankful that I can experience this as an actor. The important thing is that first place isn’t something that happens on the world stage every day. I’m especially glad that the series was able to be introduced to the whole world through this platform.”

Yoo Ah In also mentioned a viewer comment that stuck with him. He recalled, “The reaction that pleased me the most was a comment left by a Korean viewer on YouTube that said, ‘That’s right. If you’re taking this to the world stage, Yoo Ah In is the perfect choice.’ I felt like I’d become the country’s representative so although I felt good about it, I also felt some pressure.”

In “Hellbound,” Yoo Ah In took on the role of cult leader Jung Jin Soo. He explained how he prepared for the role by going through references with director Yeon Sang Ho to flesh out his character, and mentioned that he worried a lot about how to keep his character present in people’s minds. He explained, “He’s a very strong character, and while other characters seem to have their feet on the ground and their gazes on the sky, Jung Jin Soo is like a character who hangs in the air. I thought about how I would be able to reconciliate that difference. During filming, I think I found the perfect balance and tone while working together with the other cast members.”

On working with Yeon Sang Ho, Yoo Ah In commented, “While working together I thought that he was a person who is humorous and interesting and who does everything he puts his mind to. On the other hand, I also got the feeling that he is a subtle and delicate person. It made me want to work on various projects with him.”

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Viewers expressed their disappointment that Jung Jin Soo’s death came too quickly in the series. When asked if there would be a chance that he could return for the second season, Yoo Ah In commented, “It would be great if I could come back, ha ha. Jokes aside, he was a character who maximized his impact while making a relatively small number of appearances.”

He added, “I’m grateful that so many people found his death to be a shame, and I’m someone who’s getting over his regret and hoping for another appearance. Don’t you think he could stay alive?”

Yoo Ah In also pondered over what he would do if he received a notice that he would die in 20 years’ time, much like what happened to Jung Jin Soo. He concluded that he had actually lived his 20s as if he had received such a notice, saying, “I’ve lived through my 20s with the energy of not caring if I died the next day.” He then added, “Don’t we go through life accepting the fact that we’ll die someday? Although we act as if it doesn’t exist, death is always around us.”

Yoo Ah In concluded the interview by responding to a question about how he wanted viewers to remember his role in “Hellbound.” He said, “I hope everyone will remember it the way they want to remember it. I received a lot of love through my strong roles in ‘Sado’ and ‘Veteran,’ but they also trapped me into certain preconceptions. Afterwards, I took some time to show what I could do by trying other roles. Then, while acting as Jung Jin Soo who has such a strong energy, I feel like I’ve shown everyone a more upgraded appearance.”

Also check out Yoo Ah In in his film “Burning” below:

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