Gang Dong-won Aims for 'Quirky Humor' as Leader of First-Gen K-pop Group in New Film
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Gang Dong-won reveals he is bringing a 'quirky, humorous' touch to his role as the leader of a first-generation K-pop group in a new film project. The film revisits the golden era of H.O.T. and FIN.K.L., before K-pop became a global phenomenon.
In a recent interview, actor Gang Dong-won said he has worked to bring a 'quirky, humorous' style to his role as the leader of a first-generation K-pop group. The project is set in the glory days of groups like H.O.T. and FIN.K.L., a time before BTS or BLACKPINK became global superstars.
Gang Dong-won, one of South Korea's top film stars, acknowledged that portraying a 1990s group leader required him to explore fresh approaches. 'I wanted to bring something odd and funny, yet still convincing,' the actor said.
The film's backdrop recreates the early phase of the Hallyu wave, when the first idol groups like H.O.T. (debuting in 1996) and FIN.K.L (1998) dominated Korean music charts. Their songs sparked a craze among youth at the time, before K-pop spread worldwide.
The film project is still in production, featuring several other well-known actors. Gang Dong-won hopes audiences, especially fans of first-generation K-pop, will appreciate the authenticity and humor in his performance.
