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"**Star News**  
**Director of 'Things That Come After Love': "Lee Se-young's passion for acting, from 'Red Sleeve', is just incredible..." [★FULL Interview]**  
Posted on 2024.09.18 at 1:07 PM  
Updated on 2024.09.18 at 1:08 PM  
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**Reporter Kim Na-ra**  

Director Moon Hyun-sung praised actress Lee Se-young's acting passion and raised curiosity about his new work, 'Things That Come After Love.'  

Moon Hyun-sung is known for films like 'Korea' (2012), 'The King's Case Note' (2017), and 'Seoul Vibe' (2022). With the new OTT original series 'Things That Come After Love' on Coupang Play, he is taking on the melodrama genre for the first time.  

Based on the joint Korean-Japanese novel of the same name by Korean author Gong Ji-young and Japanese author Tsujii Hito-nari, 'Things That Come After Love' is an emotional melodrama depicting the post-love story of Hong (played by Lee Se-young), a woman who has forgotten everything after a fated love ends, and Jun-go (played by Sakaguchi Kentaro), a man filled with regrets. The pairing of Lee Se-young and Sakaguchi Kentaro has generated much buzz, and filming took place across both countries.  

Notably, 'Things That Come After Love' is a long-term project that Moon Hyun-sung has been preparing for the past decade, adding to its credibility. He expressed his interest in the original work, saying, "I like melodramas, and I was looking for a project that resonated with me. The title 'Things That Come After Love' really struck me; it encapsulates various feelings and thoughts, and I believe anyone can relate to it based on their own experiences. I was excited when I first read the original, and the authors expressed it with great delicacy. So, as a director, although it wouldn’t be easy, I felt a strong desire to take on the challenge."  

He added, "I thought I should make it into a film, but five years passed, and the cinema industry became quite difficult. So I decided to turn it into a series. Adapting a novel into a film often means having to cut content due to runtime constraints, which was a concern. However, the original authors agreed that making it a series would allow us to better showcase the story's strengths. I'm ultimately satisfied with that decision."  

What will be different in the 2024 version of 'Things That Come After Love'? Moon Hyun-sung explained, "There is a unique charm to the original work, so we aimed to preserve that as much as possible. One of the main attractions is its 'beauty of emptiness,' which is quite challenging for someone translating it into a visual medium like me. While it was difficult from a director's perspective, I believed that giving up would mean losing its unique charm. So, I wanted to capture the reality of how emotions can change and try to express that delicately."  

Regarding Lee Se-young's casting, the director recalled their connection from his previous work, 'Seoul Vibe,' where she made a special appearance. He noted, "At that time, she was filming the drama 'Red Sleeve' and expressed nostalgia for the film set. She said she would love to participate if there was a fun role. Initially, I thought it was a joke—wondering how she could make a special appearance with her busy schedule. However, her manager assured me she was serious, and so it happened. Even when I suggested a character she hadn’t played before, she was enthusiastic."  

Moon Hyun-sung shared, "Seeing Lee Se-young for the first time on the set of 'Seoul Vibe' piqued my curiosity and affection for her. She has a unique vitality that is difficult to portray. I saw her potential to embody the character of Hong, so after 'Seoul Vibe,' I cautiously suggested her for the role. Kentaro also responded quickly. Both seemed to have wanted to explore this kind of story for a while. It was a seamless collaboration."  

Lee Se-young impressed Sakaguchi Kentaro with her flawless Japanese performance, raising expectations for her new side. Moon Hyun-sung remarked, "Hong is a challenging character from an actor's perspective, especially with many Japanese lines that likely brought psychological pressure. I worried about whether she could manage the significant amount of dialogue in such a short time, even with great teachers. But Lee Se-young coolly replied, 'Let’s give it a try.' Despite only having 2-3 months of practice, she managed to pull it off. Honestly, it was unbelievable to see the edited footage. I wondered, 'How did she do this?' Even the Japanese staff were surprised by her level of performance."  

He continued, "In 'Things That Come After Love,' viewers will see a new side of Lee Se-young—her expressions and emotions. Fans of 'actress Lee Se-young' will likely find it very rewarding to watch. I believe her charm lies in her vitality; her energy radiates like the sun in her performances. She is truly a promising actress for the future."  

Sakaguchi Kentaro was cast early in the process, with Moon Hyun-sung sharing, "Kentaro waited for this project since it was a film version. We were set to work together around 2020. My first impression of him came from the film 'Our Little Sister' (2015), which was recommended by the Japanese team. There was unanimous agreement on casting him as Jun-go. When I approached him cautiously, he readily accepted. Kentaro has been a benefactor; without him, we wouldn’t have come this far. He waited patiently and never complained."  

Moon Hyun-sung added, "Both Lee Se-young and Sakaguchi Kentaro are so positive and energetic that we never felt uncomfortable despite the language and nationality differences. This was entirely thanks to their personalities. When people from different nationalities work together, language barriers often arise, but on the set of 'Things That Come After Love,' we hardly felt that. Of course, we had interpreters, but the atmosphere was truly familial. Lee Se-young and Kentaro got along like 'real siblings,' acting seriously yet playfully."  

He concluded, "Everyone was new to this experience, and I had many worries, but fortunately, the Korean and Japanese teams meshed well. The Japanese staff were also incredibly meticulous, and despite the language barrier, there was no lack of professionalism. I even communicated with the Japanese cinematographer without an interpreter. It seems everyone left with a good impression of one another."  

Having completed this cross-national collaboration, Moon Hyun-sung confidently stated, "I believe 'Things That Come After Love' can serve as an important reference for global projects. This production structure, featuring a Japanese lead actor and a nearly equal Korean-Japanese crew, is a first. I consider this very significant. Although it's a Korean production, we aimed for 'horizontal' collaboration. We had certain principles among ourselves, and I believe this experience could provide direct and indirect insights for others."  

Finally, Moon Hyun-sung expressed, "'Things That Come After Love' deals with emotions that everyone has but that differ for each person. Whether it’s Hong or Jun-go, viewers might resonate with their stories, thinking, 'Ah, I had moments like that too,' or recalling someone who reminded them of Hong. I hope to connect with viewers on this level; it’s a simple wish I have as a director."  

'Things That Come After Love' is a six-episode series, with the first episode set to premiere on September 27 at 8 PM on Coupang Play."