Chapter 228
Emotions are, in essence, consumables.
No matter how heavy or shocking a feeling may be, its impact dulls with repeated exposure.
The sharper it is, the faster it wears down.
Whether it's actors displaying emotions on screen or the audience experiencing them, if someone is constantly exposed to overwhelming emotions, they naturally build up emotional fatigue.
That was precisely why, a few days ago, Director Kwon Jae-hyeop had urged Ha-eun to dial back the intensity of her emotions.
Having previously seen her performance in The Sunshine, he was already familiar with how deep her acting could go.
Even when compared to seasoned adult actors—
perhaps even more so—
her performance thrived on its raw intensity precisely because it wasn’t something the audience could get used to.
‘I didn’t think she’d adjust this quickly, though... She really is different.’
Actors who have reached a certain level naturally develop pride in their craft.
Considering how young Ha-eun was,