1 Kiss, 17 Takes
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In a behind-the-scenes commentary video with the director, writer, and main cast of the horror drama, it was revealed that the kiss scene took a total of 17 takes to get right. Park Solomon and Cho Yi-hyun, the actors who play Su-Hyeok and Nam-ra respectively, each offered their own insight into what it was like to film the scene, and why it took so long to get the perfect take. Cho blames it on her inability to kiss with her eyes open, saying “I felt really sorry for Lomon. Because I had my eyes closed when I was leaning in, so I couldn’t find where his lips were.”
As for Park, he says that the scene was an eye-opening experience for him, stating that he now understands why some actors choose to do romantic dramas. He even goes on to state that the kiss was his most favorite scene of all, his adorable confession resulting in the friendly laughter of his fellow castmates and series crewmembers. “All of Us Are Dead” director Lee Jae-kyoo also took part in some good natured teasing about Park’s obvious enthusiasm, saying that the young actor “[couldn’t] stop smiling” after filming the scene that fans everywhere were hoping to see as the relationship between Su-hyeok and Nam-ra blossomed amidst the chaos.
The Scene Almost Didn’t Happen
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In addition to telling viewers just how long the kissing scene took to perfect, it was also revealed the scene almost didn’t happen at all. Not because of the whole 17 takes thing, but because the series writer, Chun Sung-il, originally planned to edit out the scene entirely. However, after the many attempts at successfully filming the perfect kiss, it ultimately made it into the final cut of “Hatred Is Contagious,” the seventh episode in the series. It’s hard to imagine the episode without it, and its absence would have no doubt been disappointing for the multitude of fans who were eager to see the teen romance come to fruition, even if it happens to take place during a zombie apocalypse that leaves the fates of their favorite characters hanging in the balance.
Why This All Of Us Are Dead Kiss Scene Took Forever To Film
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In a lot of ways, the South Korean drama “All of Us Are Dead” is your typical teen coming-of-age series. It’s set in a high school that has a distinct social hierarchy, and features a variety of teenage characters who must contend with all the trials and tribulations that come with adolescence and academia – you know, budding romances, bullying, and pressure to figure out what you want to do with the rest of your life. Being a teenager can be a pretty harrowing experience based on that alone, so when you add “survive the sudden zombie infestation” to the mix, things can get downright scary.
That’s exactly what the teens in Netflix’s hottest new series are up against. Due to the graphic violence and intense action sequences present throughout the series, you’d think that shooting such scenes would be the most difficult part of creating a series like “All of Us Are Dead.” But it turns out that a romantic moment between two fan favorites proved to be one of the most time-consuming scenes to film.
That’s exactly what the teens in Netflix’s hottest new series are up against. Due to the graphic violence and intense action sequences present throughout the series, you’d think that shooting such scenes would be the most difficult part of creating a series like “All of Us Are Dead.” But it turns out that a romantic moment between two fan favorites proved to be one of the most time-consuming scenes to film.
Love in a Zombie Apocalypse
1 Kiss, 17 Takes
In a behind-the-scenes commentary video with the director, writer, and main cast of the horror drama, it was revealed that the kiss scene took a total of 17 takes to get right. Park Solomon and Cho Yi-hyun, the actors who play Su-Hyeok and Nam-ra respectively, each offered their own insight into what it was like to film the scene, and why it took so long to get the perfect take. Cho blames it on her inability to kiss with her eyes open, saying “I felt really sorry for Lomon. Because I had my eyes closed when I was leaning in, so I couldn’t find where his lips were.”
As for Park, he says that the scene was an eye-opening experience for him, stating that he now understands why some actors choose to do romantic dramas. He even goes on to state that the kiss was his most favorite scene of all, his adorable confession resulting in the friendly laughter of his fellow castmates and series crewmembers. “All of Us Are Dead” director Lee Jae-kyoo also took part in some good natured teasing about Park’s obvious enthusiasm, saying that the young actor “[couldn’t] stop smiling” after filming the scene that fans everywhere were hoping to see as the relationship between Su-hyeok and Nam-ra blossomed amidst the chaos.
As for Park, he says that the scene was an eye-opening experience for him, stating that he now understands why some actors choose to do romantic dramas. He even goes on to state that the kiss was his most favorite scene of all, his adorable confession resulting in the friendly laughter of his fellow castmates and series crewmembers. “All of Us Are Dead” director Lee Jae-kyoo also took part in some good natured teasing about Park’s obvious enthusiasm, saying that the young actor “[couldn’t] stop smiling” after filming the scene that fans everywhere were hoping to see as the relationship between Su-hyeok and Nam-ra blossomed amidst the chaos.
The Scene Almost Didn’t Happen
In addition to telling viewers just how long the kissing scene took to perfect, it was also revealed the scene almost didn’t happen at all. Not because of the whole 17 takes thing, but because the series writer, Chun Sung-il, originally planned to edit out the scene entirely. However, after the many attempts at successfully filming the perfect kiss, it ultimately made it into the final cut of “Hatred Is Contagious,” the seventh episode in the series. It’s hard to imagine the episode without it, and its absence would have no doubt been disappointing for the multitude of fans who were eager to see the teen romance come to fruition, even if it happens to take place during a zombie apocalypse that leaves the fates of their favorite characters hanging in the balance.
All of Us Are Dead Season 2?
If you still haven’t watched season 1 of “All of Us are Dead,” the action-packed zombie drama that skillfully combines horror with heart is currently streaming on Netflix.
“If the first season can be seen as having presented humanity’s survival, the next season can talk about the survival of zombies. I hope to present viewers with another season.”
