Bi Rain has just returned to the small screen with Netflix's drama "Bloodhounds 2", which airs on April 3. In particular, this work marks Bi Rain's first time transforming into a villain after 25 years of acting.
In an interview before the movie premiered, in addition to sharing about the process of practicing for the role, Bi Rain surprised when telling a family story related to his wife Kim Tae Hee.
Bi Rain said that to portray this new villain well, he spent a whole year living in the state of the character. Extreme immersion even affects daily life.
He recounted that once at home, he unconsciously imitated the appearance of the villain in the movie, then was immediately scolded and severely criticized by his wife. Before this, Bi Rain appeared both helpless and a bit proud of his profession: "Because I have lived with that status for a year now".
According to media reports, Bi Rain's shares partly show his high investment and focus on this transformation, almost reaching the level of "not distinguishing between real people and roles".
Besides, Bi Rain's story of being scolded by his wife has revealed a close, true aspect in the married life of the famous Korean showbiz couple, making fans always curious and excited.
Since getting married in 2017, Kim Tae Hee and Bi Rain have always been described by the Korean media as a discreet and sweet couple. Every time the two are caught appearing together, or when one of them shares about the other, it causes a social media storm.
Meanwhile, Bi Rain's debut villain role is being expected.
In "Bloodhounds 2", Bi Rain plays Baek Jeong - the person behind the underground boxing tournament, and also the operator of the International Knockout Championship. Possessing superior strength and making even world champions wary, Baek Jeong is considered the most formidable opponent that the main characters have ever faced.
At the movie premiere press conference, Rain admitted that this villain role is both a challenge and excites him. The actor shared: "Playing a villain makes me feel pressured, but I always want to try it at least once.
After meeting director Jason Kim, I decided to give up my familiar acting standards and put my whole effort into the role”.
He said that the director's detailed direction helped him build this cold character: "He said that even when laughing, my eyes still have to exude coldness, and the figure needs to be healthy but not too muscular. It feels like being re-trained after a long time - in a very positive way.
