JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong candidly shares behind-the-scenes for his new Korean drama, Bad Memory Eraser.
All-rounder icon Kim Jaejoong speaks about his experiences from the filming of his upcoming comic acting debut, Bad Memory Eraser.
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About Bad Memory Eraser
Bad Memory Eraser is an MBN rom-com drama soon to premiere. It tells the story of Lee Kun, a man whose life changes due to a memory eraser and the woman who holds his fate in her hands.
Kim Jaejoong will play the lead role of Lee, a former promising tennis player who lost his self-esteem and confidence after an injury. Opposite him, Jin Seyeon is casted as the neuropsychiatrist Kyung Joo Yeon. Kyung’s character unintentionally winds up becoming Lee Kun’s fake first love through memory manipulation.
Actors Lee Jongwon and Yang Hyeji also join Kim Jaejoong and Jin Seyeong in Bad Memory Eraser‘s primary cast.
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Kim Jaejoong’s New Filming Experience
The drama Bad Memory Eraser is Kim Jaejoong’s first real venture into comedic acting. Thus, he confessed that “there were many times when I suddenly became self-conscious and embarrassed while acting. I was especially embarrassed when I had to act while nearly nude in front of dozens of crew members.”
However, Jaejoong added, “there’s a strong comedy element, but there are also many serious sides to the drama, so it felt like I was playing multiple roles. I hope that [Bad Memory Eraser] becomes a drama that is fun to watch while also touching viewers’ hearts.”
On more of his Bad Memory Eraser experience, Kim Jaejoong went on to recall, “while filming the scene where I talk to the dog Cola, I messed up a lot of takes because I kept bursting out laughing. However, I can confidently say that Cola is the main culprit who messed up more takes than I did.”
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Connecting with His Character and Co-stars
Kim Jaejoong also talked about what it was like to work with his co-star Jin Se Yeon, who “has the ability to brighten the filming set with her presence.” He further shared, “she never stops smiling, and she is very focused while acting, so I had a lot to learn from her. Kyung Joo Yeon’s comic acting in the drama is especially top-notch, so make sure you don’t miss it.”
The artist also spoke about his on-screen brother, Lee Jong Won, who Jaejoong named “the cutie pie of the filming set.” He remarked, “I was impressed by his flexibility during filming, and we’ve now become close like friends.”
When asked about similarities between his character, Lee Kun, and his real-life personality, Kim Jaejoong gave a strong answer. For him, they have very different approaches to romance. “I’m definitely not the bold-pursuit type,” said the actor.
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Kim Jaejoong concluded his account by describing Bad Memory Eraser as a story of growth. “It’s a drama full of many different kinds of emotion: when you’re frustrated, it can give you a refreshing feeling, and when you feel empty, it can fill you up. I hope that you’ll tune in.”
Bad Memory Eraser is set to premiere on August 2, 2024. It will be available for online-viewing with subtitles through Viu.
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Source: MBN, Naver News
