Filming 'Jealousy Incarnate,' actors fight with laughter
By Lee Haye-ah
GOYANG, South Korea, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- The stars of the popular TV series "Jealousy Incarnate" said Wednesday they've been struggling to keep themselves from laughing during the many funny moments on the show.
The rom-com drama starring Gong Hyo-jin, Jo Jung-suk and Go Kyung-pyo has been climbing TV charts since its first broadcast on Aug. 24, with the latest episode recording a viewership of more than 10 percent.
It tells the story of a macho news anchor (Jo) who begins to develop feelings of jealousy in a love triangle with his secret admirer and weathercaster Pyo Na-ri (Gong), and his close friend and chaebol heir Go Jung-won (Go).
"I think I'm probably one of the top five actors who make the most mistakes from laughing during shoots," Gong said at a press conference held at an SBS TV station in Goyang, northwest of Seoul. "I'm holding it in in order to act. There's a weird synergy that comes from acting in situations like that."
The 36-year-old explained that the facial expressions that come from concentrating harder sometimes fit the situation really well and probably appeal to the viewers, too.
One of the funniest scenes was when Jo had a double nose bleed inside an elevator, she said.
Jo confessed to having similar problems with laughter, although he added that it has made filming all the more fun.
"I think we're a group of people who know exactly what a comedy should be like," he said.
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