Sunday, July 10, 2011

[NEWS] Ha Ji-won Warming to Action Queen Role

Actress Ha Ji-won seemed overwhelmed with emotion during a production briefing of Korea's first 3D action blockbuster "Sector 7" on Thursday. She described acting in the movie as "a dream come true, as I had to wait for five years," and struggled to hold back tears of joy in between praising her colleagues.

"In fact, this film was much harder than any other work I've done. But the director and the other actors were so considerate, and they made the filming process so enjoyable, that I didn't find it that difficult," she said.

Ha spent eight hours a day swimming and training with weights to get in shape for the role, which demanded a considerable amount of physical stamina. In order to immerse herself in the world of the character, who works at sea, she also obtained a scuba diving certificate.

When the story called for her to drive a motorcycle, she surprised everyone on set by earning her license in just one week.

Her previous role as a stunt woman in the popular TV series "Secret Garden" helped set her up for the tomboyish and competitive character she portrays in "Sector 7."

"I think I get to do strong characters because I love new challenges," she said. "I will try to take on more adorable and lovely roles in the future." 

"Sector 7" focuses on the battle for life among human agents and mysterious organisms deep at sea on board the oil rig Eclipse off Korea's south coast. It will be released on Aug. 4. 

Source: Chosun

10 comments:

  1. HA JI WON is extremely the best!

    -nothing compares! she really rocks!

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  2. I HOPE SOON 2012.WHEN HYUN COME BACK AT THE SHOWBIZ.HJW AND HB HAVE A MOVIE LIKE SECTOR 7...AN ACTION FILM,OR OTHER STORY BUT A MEMORABLE ACTION FILM.THAT THE PEOPLE WILL REMEMBER THEM LIKE SECRET GARDEN..AN ACTION WITH LESSON...GOOD LUCK TO BOTH OF YOU AND WELCOME HYUN BIN...TO ANOTHER PROJECT THAT WILL BECOME AGAIN...YOUR AVID FAN(PINAY)SCORPIO A.S.J

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  3. hyun bin welcome soon when you come back.congrats that there's a project that will become hit again!!!!!!!!more and more.we miss u a lot...to have a movie or series ...to see you also is the great!!!..avid fan(pinay)a.s.j

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  4. ha ji won,sa tagal mo sa industries,meron n bang lalake na nakabihag ng puso mo?

    (pinay)..fan

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  5. i never know HA JI WON before coz am not a fan of korean drama but when secret garden aired here in the Phillipines i found out that korean actress and actor are very good .. specially my favorite HA JI WON AND HYUN BIN i really like them on /off on camera i really feel that they love each other , i just hope that these two will be together after the military service of HYUN BIN. go go go IDOL HA JI WON you are the best for me .. i just hope that someday you can visit here .. we love you .. fight fight

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  6. haha, "i will try to take on more adorable and lovely roles in the future." It must be worth waiting for a lovely Ha Ji Won, she just need to act like she always behave in real life, super cute =))

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  7. Ha Ji Won im your nunmer one Fan!!!

    sana my kasunod ka agad yan!!!


    sobra na tLga adiK na KoH sEu
    I LovE you Ha Ji Won :)

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  8. i'm also become addicted ti ha ji won...whenever i watch her interviews, i'm just really adore her more and more..especially knowing that she was doing her action scenes with her own...I bow to you ha ji won...you're the only actress i've ever known who can do those things...i'm very proud of you..i love you...

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  9. im not an avid viewers of Koreandramas and other dramas.....since i glance at Secret Garden,it took my attention to watch and like it.so im eager to watch Hajiwon movies then and now....

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  10. ilove you ha ha ji won,,hope there is a part two of secret garden w/ hyun bin,,you are compatible as a love team and real life

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