Want some juicy behind-the-scenes details about the new K-drama, The Veil? We sit down with Namkoong Min, Park Ha-sun and Kim Ji-eun to find out what their pre-filming rituals are, what it was like working with each other and more
If you love your spy films and your thrillers, you are sure to love, The Veil, a brand new Korean drama staring Namkoong Min, Park Ha-sun and Kim Ji-eun.
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The show follows a field agent from the National Intelligence Service (NIS) who goes missing after his investigations into a crime syndicate. A year later, he returns to the organisation where he aims to seek revenge on those that were scheming against him.
In the 12-episode show, Min takes on the role of Han Ji-hyuk, the driven and almost perfect field agent. Min stars alongside Park who plays Ji-hyuk’s co-worker at the NIS and the head of the Criminal Information Integration Centre. Kim on the other hand plays Yoo Je-yi, Ji-hyuk’s partner.
The series was released on September 17 this year and did so well that a two-part spin-off of the series, Moebius: The Veil, was released. The spin-off focused on the backstories of Park, Jung Moon-sung and Jang Young-nam’s characters and was released on October 29.
In honour of the show’s resounding success, Tatler got the chance to sit down with Min, Park and Kim to find out what it was like filming the series and working with each other. Keep reading to find out all the juicy behind-the-scenes details.
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What did you do to get into charachter? What was your process like?
Park Ha Sun (PHS): I went through the script more than I usually would. I also received advice from those who are actually working at the NIS in real life.
Even though it was being written in the script, I did put in the effort to match my character’s physical appearance along with practising to be like Su Yeon in the drama. Both her actions and tone of voice were cold and chic.
Do you have a pre-filming ritual?
PHS: Styling check, reading the script, role practice, and pronunciation practice are the things that I would do prior to filming. There are things that I’ll always do before the cameras roll but I’ll make it a point to make sure everything is good to go before we start.
Nam Goong Min (NGM): Originally, the cast and crew members would go on a trip together, once before and once after the filming, as a form of team building. However, that was made impossible since the Covid-19 pandemic started.
