Choi Kang-hee's Return to Acting After 5 Years... Reflections on the Challenge of the Play 'Closer'

The process of actress Choi Kang-hee returning to acting after 5 years and embarking on a new challenge on the theater stage has been revealed. In a pre-release video of the MBC entertainment program 'Omniscient Interfering View', her changed appearance and behind-the-scenes episodes while preparing for the play 'Closer' are captured.

"Realized I love acting"... The confession of an actress returning after 5 years

In the video, Choi Kang-hee revealed that she confirmed her own feelings during her hiatus from acting. The participant mentioned that while she was resting from acting, she realized the fact that she loves acting, and even when she wasn't being asked to act, she felt happy just doing it by herself. This confession adds meaning to her move of returning to the acting scene after 5 years.

The challenge of the triple-cast play 'Closer' and the tension on stage

The work Choi Kang-hee is challenging is the play 'Closer'. According to the video, the work is being conducted in a 'triple casting' method where three people are assigned to each role, such as Anna and Ellie. Choi Kang-hee took on the role of Anna among the roles in the work, and also mentioned that it is a work related to the actress Julia Roberts, whom she usually likes.

Realistic difficulties experienced during the stage preparation process were also revealed. Choi Kang-hee shared the hardships she faced on stage due to situations where she had to pick up props in total darkness, as well as her nyctalopia and tendency to lose her way. She explained that when the lights go out, she has to go in with the cup and camera she had left behind, and there were times when it took a long time to find them in a situation where nothing could be seen. Additionally, she shared unexpected situations that occurred during performance preparation, such as hair getting caught in clothes while changing costumes, conveying the tense atmosphere behind the scenes.

A new acting transformation promised amidst a changed atmosphere

In the video, mentions of Choi Kang-hee's changed atmosphere also appear. The cast mentioned that Choi Kang-hee's appearance has changed from before, paying attention to her new look while preparing for the theater stage. The video captures the process where the actress's tension and excitement intersect as she faces unfamiliar situations and roles.