MC: As an actor, what do you think are the roles and appeals of creating OSTs?
#KimSeonho "I think an OST is what makes the writer's intention and the director's vision very clear and vivid. As actors, we express a wide range of emotions through our performances, and viewers can interpret those emotions in many different ways. I think music can make a scene, a piece of dialogue, or even a somewhat ambiguous moment feel incredibly clear and distinct."
MC: When you're acting, you don't know when the OST is going to be played, so isn't it difficult to act?
"It's difficult but some directors have their own way of helping us with that. Before filming a scene, they'll sometimes play music that reflects the mood they have in mind. It may not be the actual OST that's used later, but it helps convey the atmosphere and emotional tone they're aiming for."
MC: Oh really?
"Yes, I've worked with directors like that. That's why I know just how powerful music can be in a project. Ofc, when you're acting, you don't know exactly what music will be added later. So I think I end up having a lot of conversations with the directors about it. We talk about how we want the scene to be portrayed whether we want it to feel witty, sad, or emotionally moving. Then, even without the music actually being there, I can follow the director's vision and think, 'This is probably the kind of scene where a grand, emotional piece of music would play.'"
MC: I don't have any idea of that.
"That's why I think this moment right now hearing these recommendations is such a wonderful and special moment."
MC: What kind of music do you think is playing right now?
"I'd like it a very grand and uplifting music something that can bring happiness. Yes, a happy one, please! I'm looking forward to it."
For me, the OST is just as important as good acting. After a drama ends, I often listen to the OST on repeat because I still can't get over the drama,