Actor Jang Dong-gun waves at a press conference for the film "A Normal Family" at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Seoul, Sept. 24. Yonhap Actor says, 'I was shocked by how old I looked' By KTimes Actor Jang Dong-gun, 52, revealed that he was surprised when he saw himself on the monitor while filming "A Normal Family," thinking, "Do I really look this old?" but soon set aside his concerns and fully embraced the role.
In a recent interview in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, Jang discussed "A Normal Family," a film that follows four individuals, each living by their own beliefs, whose lives begin to unravel after they witness a crime involving children on CCTV. Jang plays Jae-gyu, a moral and caring pediatrician. He’s committed to saving lives and holds firm values related to his profession.
One day, he’s confronted with shocking CCTV footage showing his own child involved in a crime. Known for his roles in "Arthdal Chronicles," "Sword of Aramun," and "Rampant," Jang returns to modern drama with "A Normal Family." "I've often played special or fantasy characters — killers, zombies, and the like.
When I first read the script, I thought, 'I’ve never done anything like this before,’” he said. Actor Jang Dong-gun / Courtesy of Mindmark Taking on realistic character He also expressed a desire to take on a more realistic character, saying, “I really understood who Jae-gyu is. I felt that I could draw from within myself for this role, rather than pulling a character from outside.