NEWSLETTER

Sign up to read weekly email newsletter
Asia Tech Times
Donate
Search
  • Home
  • Breaking News
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Medical
  • Political
Reading: Park Nouri's “Gangnam B-Side” searches for humanity in a cruel world
Share
Font ResizerAa
Asia Tech TimesAsia Tech Times
  • Finance
  • Technology
Search
  • Home
  • Categories
    • Finance
    • Technology
  • More Foxiz
    • Blog Index
    • Forums
    • Complaint
    • Sitemap
Follow US
Made by ThemeRuby using the Foxiz theme. Powered by WordPress
Breaking News

Park Nouri's “Gangnam B-Side” searches for humanity in a cruel world

By Asia Tech Times
Last updated: 20/04/2025
12 Min Read
Share

Bibi and Ji Chang Wook star in “Gangnam B-Side”.

Disney+

Seoul’s Gangnam district has become synonymous with flaunting wealth and extravagant spending, but it also has a dark side, one of which is the Disney+ TV series Gangnam Side B explore. Set in a club scene, this Korean drama exploits, abuses and brutalizes unsupported teenagers. Detective Kang Dong-woo, played by Jo Woo-jin, searches for his teenage daughter here and eventually gets help from low-life mediator Yoon Gil-ho, played by Ji Chang-wook.

When director Park Nouri first read a draft of the script, the story seemed so intense and violent that she wondered if she could live with the project. It was written by Joo Won-gyu, who worked undercover in some real clubs trying to help teenagers.

“When I was doing some research on this writer, I saw that he said he was a writer and a pastor, but also a part-time driver who found and helped runaway teenagers,” Parker said. “That inspired me. My curiosity led me to read all of his books. His work had a pessimistic tone, but I also felt an underlying compassion for the socially immature, which eventually led me to meet him in person. When we met, I found that we had the same vision of how this project should be done, exploring the concept of “what is the minimum of human nature” rather than trying to attract attention through sensitive themes, and that was the beginning of our collaboration.”

Korean director Park Nouri attended the Seoul press conference for Disney+ TV series “Gangnam” … [+] B-Side.

line graph

How realistic is the show’s depiction of exploitation? As minister, Chu helped youth in juvenile shelters and correctional facilities. After losing contact with some of the teenagers, he discovered they were working as hosts and prostitutes at the Gangnam Club, so he went undercover and offered to help them. Much of what he saw left him numb.

“I’ve heard that sometimes things can be harsher in reality,” Parker said. “A lot of the series is based on the darker side of what he’s been through and adds some creativity.”

The most challenging part of directing the show was balancing intensity.

“It was important not to let the provocative subject matter overshadow the core message of the story, and we also didn’t want the audience to feel unnecessarily uncomfortable,” Parker said. “While the story includes themes such as drugs, nightclubs and criminal investigations, the ultimate focus must be on the characters. Without this focus, the story will lose depth and emotional resonance.

Gangnam Side B This is Park’s first time directing a series. She previously directed the 2019 film moneystarring Ryu Junyeol and serving as assistant director Berlin Archives and The unjust. She had always wanted to direct a TV series.

“With a series, I believe there is more room to explore a wider range of characters and delve deeper into their stories with a longer runtime. While the movies typically run around two hours, this allows for more focus The protagonist becomes very important. Now that I have experience directing series, I feel that it requires the same intense decision-making as a movie, and it is easy for the audience to switch to something else when the content on the screen becomes slightly boring. Leave and they usually don’t come back to watch it again.

Jo Woo-jin plays a detective looking for his daughter.

Disney+

Gangnam Side B provide the audience with one An engaging storyline and plenty of engaging action scenes. It’s a highly stylized series with bold, dramatic imagery that seems inspired by pulp fiction magazines. There’s a lot of melodrama, dark imagery and neon.

“I spent a lot of time thinking about how to get them hooked,” Parker said. “Make sure every scene and episode leaves them craving the next.”

Park learned a lot about action scenes while working with director Ryu Seung-wan. smuggler, Escape from Mogadishu and Berlin Archives.

“He had the whole scenario mapped out in his head and gave clear direction, which made everyone’s job easier,” Parker said. “Being a part of it and getting that first-hand experience was very valuable to me.”

The question she always asks before directing an action scene is: “Why is this particular character fighting at this particular moment?” For a good action scene to be engaging, it requires care.

“We wanted to make sure every action scene was grounded in the emotions of the characters,” Parker said. For example, Kang Dong-woo displays fast and furious action as a detective, focusing on catching criminals, while Yoon Ji-ho’s first priority is survival, which leads him to carry weapons and target his opponents’ weaknesses. Beyond that, I believe the detailed choreography choreographed by the stunt team and the dedication of the actors helped make all the scenes come alive.

When working with actors, Park welcomes their ideas for character development.

Bibi’s character in “Gangnam B-Side” has to run for her life.

Disney+

“For Kang Dong-woo, played by Jo Woo-jin, the relationship with his daughter plays an important role in the story,” Park said. “Qiao also has children in real life, so I tried to talk to him about the father-daughter relationship to understand better. Qiao really had a lot of ideas and was well prepared when he came to shoot, so the details of Jiang Dongyu were really captured by him It comes alive. I have worked with him before and we have a tacit understanding. I have full trust in him.

Park worked with Jo money.

“On the other hand, for Ji Chang-wook’s Ji-ho and Kim Hyung-seo’s Jae-hee, they are really people living in extreme circumstances, which allowed me to discuss the characters with the respective actors,” Park said. “The actors also felt that these characters’ lives were tragic, which led to adding more detail to scenes showing their pasts.”

Ji Chang Wook has played roles with moral conflicts before, such as the policeman he played in the drama worst evilbut he’s generally portrayed as a good guy. As Ji-ho, he is a man with few choices. His predatory lifestyle left him forever bloodied and bruised. However, despite his exploitation of others, this character still values ​​human life.

“Ji Chang-wook has created a series of kind and righteous characters in his previous works, which has become his overall image,” Park said. “However, his character image has recently changed, which makes me wonder about the range of his acting How wide. I wonder what it would be like if you saw evil in his righteous face and wanted to show it to the audience. Ji-ho is a person between good and evil, and I want him to look like a living person. Someone who is in grief and pain, not a person who is merely aggressive.

Kang Dong-woo is Jo Woo-jin’s first starring role, having previously appeared in ” narco saint, happiness and Mr. Sunshine and characters appearing in the movie Harbin.

“With Kang Dong-woo, I wanted to show a ‘good’ detective, but also a person with what I call ‘human charm'” I feel like Jo Woo-jin is that person. He brings natural humor and warmth while always being considerate and attentive to others. I believe his personality fits perfectly with the humanity and appeal I want the character to convey. More than anything, I’m eager to see the actor take on his first leading role and carry the weight of this project from start to finish.

Ha Yoon-kyung plays a prosecutor who seems prone to corruption.

Disney+

The other main cast member of the drama is prosecutor Min Seo-jin played by Ha Yoon-kyung. Xiuzhen seems corrupt, but she also has faith. This character is very different from the character played by Ha Outstanding lawyer Wu.

“The first time I noticed her was in Outstanding lawyer Wu, “She did a great job creating a character with a ‘sunny’ personality,” Parker said. “I was immediately attracted to her. I went back and looked at her other works, and what impressed me most were her clear, kind eyes.” But when she was deep in thought, I saw her expression become empty. This duality is very similar to Min Seo-jin who is standing at the crossroads of ambition and belief, and his choices are filled with uncertainty. Compared to being fiery and single-minded, Min Seo-jin’s emotional expression is much more reserved and I think her performance really brings the character to life.

The villains are here Gangnam Side B They may be rich and powerful, but they are monsters. Although Ji-ho and Jae-hee, played by Kim Henry, are both victims. They also seem to be the most human.

“Characters like Jae-hee, Gil-ho, and others like them are barely eking out a living with nothing to gain and therefore nothing to lose,” Park said. “Because they know how devastating it is to be treated inhumanely, they know firsthand how cruel life can be. That’s why they can lend a helping hand to those in need, even if it means sacrificing themselves.

For the park, Gangnam Side B It’s about human dignity.

“Ultimately, I believe our story is about people fighting to protect what matters most to them,” she said. “For some people, it may be family, friends, relatives, or even a certain faith. I hope that by following the path of the struggling people, the question will come to people’s minds: ‘What is the minimum of humanity?’ Do we live in a society where even basic human dignity is guaranteed?

Gangnam Side B Streaming on Disney+ internationally and Hulu in the US

TAGGED:BSidecruelGangnamhumanityNouri39sParksearchesWorld

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Email Copy Link Print

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

HOT NEWS

Malaysia’s Sunway Team Chairman Jeffrey Cheah States The Very Best Is Yet To Find

Jeffrey Cheah. Ian Teh Forbes Asia This tale belongs to Forbes’ record on Malaysia’s wealthiest…

09/06/2025

China’s CATL Really feels the Pinch of a Lithium Cost Downturn it Developed

Years of long-lasting decreases in lithium costs are currently beginning to take a toll on…

19/03/2025

OpenAI strategies Sora video clip generator combination right into ChatGPT

Sora was released in December 2024 as a standalone internet application, making it possible for…

19/03/2025

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

China’s Spicy Hotpot Leader Cooks Up A New Brand Name In The United State

Malatown focuses on hot hotpot food. Marattown Recently, the development of China’s biggest dining establishment chain has actually been sustained…

Breaking News
06/06/2025

The company's hot listing makes makeup artist Mao Geping a billionaire

In September 2023, torchbearer Mao Geping ran during the 19th Asian Games torch relay in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province. Huang…

Breaking News
17/04/2025

Korean Air acquires Asiana Airlines for $1 billion

Korean Air passenger plane on the tarmac of Incheon International Airport in South Korea. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg SKorean flag carrier Korean…

Breaking News
03/04/2025

Cha Joo-Young Dreams Of A Solid Kingdom In ‘The Queen That Crowns’

Lee Hyun-Wook and CHA JOO-YOUNG plays the king and queen in the “Queen Crown”. Workshop Dragon Looking for power can…

Breaking News
06/06/2025

Asia Tech Times (ISSN: 3079-8566) stands as a preeminent authority in technology journalism, delivering profound insights and strategic intelligence on the technological advancements shaping the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Renowned for its depth of analysis and editorial excellence, the publication serves as a critical nexus for industry leaders, policymakers, scholars, and innovators navigating the evolving digital landscape.

  • Jobs Board
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Exclusives
  • Learn How
  • Support
  • Solutions
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Editorial Policy
  • Marketing Solutions
  • Industry Intelligence

Follow US: 

Copyright © 2025 Asia Tech Times. All Rights Reserved.

All content published by Asia Tech Times (ISSN: 3079-8566), including but not limited to articles, reports, editorials, graphics, images, logos, and digital media, is the exclusive intellectual property of Asia Tech Times and is protected under international copyright laws and treaties.

Asia Tech TimesAsia Tech Times
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?