What should the viewers look for in The Sound of Magic? ŌĆ£I think itŌĆÖs sympathy. Some worry about financial struggles, and some worry about low grades. I had those worries too,ŌĆØ the actor replied. ŌĆ£Everyone has their worries. And The Sound of Magic is a work that tells all their stories.ŌĆØ ItŌĆÖs surprising that Ji Chang Wook, the famous Hallyu star, can relate to financial struggles, but according to the actor, he had a tough childhood. ŌĆ£In a way, I spent a very normal yet financially struggling childhood. I grew up under a single mother, and when I was young, I lacked a lot,ŌĆØ he shared. ŌĆ£Enduring that wasnŌĆÖt easy. I matured sooner. But I overcame them with my momŌĆÖs love.ŌĆØ The Sound of Magic is based on a popular webtoon. ŌĆ£Ri Eul is very fantasy-like, but at the same time very realistic. HeŌĆÖs a very complicated character, so it was hard for me to grasp the right tone. But it was also a lot of fun,ŌĆØ Ji Chang Wook said. Since the series was released, viewers have been commenting that he resembles Howl from HowlŌĆÖs Moving Castle. ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs really embarrassing,ŌĆØ he answered. ŌĆ£When I first discussed the role with the director, he mentioned Howl a lot. So I thought to myself, ŌĆśHow am I supposed to play Howl?ŌĆÖ I didnŌĆÖt try to follow Howl, but I think the characters have similarities ŌĆō like the innocence like in the fairytale and how theyŌĆÖre hiding versatile charms within them. Anyhow, itŌĆÖs embarrassing to say these things with my own mouth.ŌĆØ In the show, Ri Eul is a ŌĆ£good adult.ŌĆØ Then what is a good adult to Ji Chang Wook? The actor answered, ŌĆ£I honestly donŌĆÖt know. But it feels like adults are someone who leads those who are not adults yet and not yet mature in a good direction.ŌĆØ He continued, ŌĆ£When I was young, I wanted to grow up to be someone awesome. I wanted to be someone who could answer the questions of younger ones. But now, I think someone who can talk about the worries together and give advice is an awesome adult.ŌĆØ Just two days after the release, The Sound of Magic ranked fourth in NetflixŌĆÖs global rankings. ŌĆ£IŌĆÖm thrilled that many people are watching the show,ŌĆØ Ji Chang Wook shared his joy. ŌĆ£The show being watched a lot is such a happy thing as an actor. This show is the result of many trials and errors, so I hope you enjoy it.ŌĆØ Source (1, 2) Translator Kim Hoyeun: If you are a fan of K-drama, K-movie, and K-pop, I am your guy. I will continue to provide you with up-to-date K-entertainment news. Ā
