'Playing a character who is in his twenties was stressful': "Moving" Ryu Seung Ryong Comments

With diverse characters and a narrative spanning decades, Moving weaves a complex tapestry, with Jang Joo Won (Ryu Seung Ryong) as the linchpin connecting characters and time. Ryu Seung Ryong, in the webtoon, was simply a colleague of Kim Doo Shik (Zo In Sung). However, the scope of his character was expanded, and his role brought a major turn of events in the story. 

Actor Ryu Seung Ryong gave a phenomenal performance as Jang Joo Won, to the extent that even fans of the original webtoon welcomed the changes.

The K-drama also covers the past of Jang Joo Won when he was in his twenties. While Ryu Seung Ryong initially felt awkward, his portrayal of a young character was well-received by most.  

The actor said, "I have presbyopia, and playing a character who is in his twenties was stressful", and he added, "I managed my diet, took care of my skin, and even used face masks that I had never used before", he joked.

The actor also spared no effort for his action scenes. One particularly spectacular action scene is Jang Joo Won fighting a 1-on-100 battle to save Hwang Ji Hee (Kwak Sun Young). Ryu Seung Ryong revealed, "We shot that scene for six months". He explained, "We had to shoot in various locations, from Chungju to Gijang, and we filmed while moving. The action sequence that takes place for 2 days and 1 night was filmed for over 6 months".

Also commenting regarding a scene where he was crushed under a car after an accident, he shared, "I had to wear makeup to look like covered in blood while lying on the ground at -20 degrees Celsius. The makeup froze solid". He added, "The makeup was made from a substance similar to sugar, so in the summer, insects would get stuck to it, making it quite challenging".

It was a physically demanding role, but Ryu Seung Ryong expressed his desire to continue doing action in Season 2 as long as his health allows. 

He also did not hide his desire to continue participating in productions that provide empathy and comfort, saying, "I never thought Moving would come to me. It was the same for the movie War of the Arrows and when I think about it, all the works I've done were like that. Korea has many great storytellers, and the power of the audience who encourages and supports them is tremendous". 

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