Song Joong Ki has just made a comeback with a new film called My Name is Loh Kiwan. Different from his appearances in Korean dramas Vincenzo (2021) and Reborn Rich (2022), Song Joong Ki goes all out to portray the life of the sad character Loh Ki Wan.
Even though the actors’ performances were praised, the romance between Loh Ki Wan and Marie (Choi Sung Eun) in this film received criticism from a number of viewers. The romantic relationship between these two characters is considered too prominent, overshadowing the main story about Loh Ki Wan’s struggle to survive in a foreign country.
Song Joong Ki finally opened up about the criticism regarding the romance in My Name is Loh Kiwan. Below is the actor’s response. Take a look!
1. Like the audience, Song Joong Ki initially didn’t understand the romance in the film My Name is Loh Kiwan.
footage of Song Joong Ki and Choi Sung Eun in the film My Name is Loh Kiwan (instagram.com/acefactory.official)Song Joong Ki himself acknowledges that some viewers don’t like the romantic storyline of Loh Ki Wan and Marie. He considers it natural that there are mixed reactions to his film. Song Joong Ki also understands the audience’s feelings because, in the past, he had refused to appear in this film precisely because of the romance.
It is known that Song Joong Ki was offered this role in 2017. At that time, the actor rejected the offer. However, he eventually agreed due to changes in perspective over time.
“When I read the script 7 years ago, I couldn’t understand the point at which Loh Ki Wan’s story transitioned from survival to romance. However, there was a difference when I read the script again while filming Reborn Rich,” said Song Joong Ki in a joint interview with Etnews.
Regarding the reasons that led him to agree to star in this film, Song Joong Ki said, “If asked the question, ‘What does it mean to live well?’ I think living with other people is a happy life. The meaning of this work is in harmony with my new perspective.”
2. Song Joong Ki is ready to accept various audience reviews as lessons.
Song Joong Ki at the press conference for the film My Name is Loh Kiwan (instagram.com/netflixkr)Even though currently some viewers don’t like the romantic storyline of Loh Ki Wan and Marie, Song Joong Ki hopes that audiences will still view this film favorably. According to the actor, changes in views on life can also influence the way we view a work.
“A film is not a disposable cup that will be thrown away after watching it once. Even if you don’t find it interesting or don’t understand it now, you might change your mind as time goes by. I hope so, and I hope the audience views this film favorably,” he said.
Song Joong Ki continued, “But if your opinions don’t change even after time passes, that’s something I can’t force. I like hearing other people’s opinions, whether good or bad. If I don’t hear them, I can’t learn.”
3. Despite receiving criticism, Song Joong Ki personally likes the film My Name is Loh Kiwan.
Song Joong Ki at the press conference for the film My Name is Loh Kiwan (instagram.com/netflixkr)Despite audience criticism, Song Joong Ki personally liked the film My Name is Loh Kiwan. Even though it’s not a stamp that says, “You did very well,” Song Joong Ki at least wants to give himself the stamp, “You did well,” for the team’s work on this film.
Reported Sports Chosunhe said, “This is a work that I personally like. I like it more subjectively because the team is a team that I met after a long time. The production was not easy because it was done overseas and also because this is Kim Hee Jin’s directorial debut, but I really enjoyed it.”
The addition of romance in this film, which is different from the original novel, has indeed disappointed some viewers. However, there were also viewers who gave positive reviews and felt that the love story in My Name is Loh Kiwan looks beautiful. What do you think, huh?
