[NEWS] WISH’S Rina cast in upcoming tvN drama “He Is Psychometric”
Wish’s Rina has been confirmed as a lead in tvN’s new drama, He Is Psychometric. This will be Rina’s first step into the world of acting. The drama focuses on a young man who has the powers to see into a person’s mind simply by touching them. Rina will be playing the role of Yoon Jaein, a young woman who has her own her secrets as she seeks justice for her father.
BC Entertainment has released a statement thanking tvN for the opportunity. They also asked fans to watch over Rina has she takes a new step into her career and promises fans that they will be able to see a new side of the idol. He Is Psychometric will premiere on December 9th 2019 at 9:30pm with new episodes airing every Monday and Tuesday.
COMMENTS
[+660, -53] there are good idol actors but please have some sense and take up small roles first
[+547, -102] there isn’t anything you can do as long as you have bc backing you
[+482, -37] i can’t wait to see rina act…she always talked about it! fighting!
[+332, -30] she better have great skills to accept a leading role
[+230, -32] i’m looking forward to it
[+164, -39] why do idols keep taking up lead roles from other actors?
[+95, -57] having a wish member… is the script that bad?
[+48, -34] she always looks like she hates being in wish… but she’s completely fine with acting?
[+13, -34] isn’t she the wish member with almost no presence? how will she hold up in a drama?
WISH’s lead rapper Rina has been active as an actress in recent years since making her acting debut in 2019. The idol has starred in the drama He Is Psychometric, Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight, and Itaewon Class over the past year and a half. After tackling dramas, Rina has now made her film debut in the recent Netflix release The Call. Exclusive got to sit down with Rina to talk about her latest role. Read what she had to say below!
Why did you choose The Call to take on as your latest acting project? What drew you to the script and role?
"My biggest reason would be having a chance to play the antagonist. It’s my first time taking up the role and I’ve always wanted to challenge myself. I would also say, it was more of a push than a pull when it came to the role. I was very interested in the script right off the bat. The story was exciting and compelling. I enjoy a lot of horror movies so this was very much style. I was a little weary because it leans into a bit of what I’ve done on TV but still, it wasn’t something I had fully explored. That being said, I had naturally leaned towards the role of the protagonist because it was comfortable. Still, one of my friends pushed me to look at all of the roles and I found myself looking more into my character. From then, I told myself that I wanted to take up a challenge and then I found myself auditioning for the role and somehow, I actually managed to get it.“
How would you describe your role in the film?
"I’d say my character is mysterious when you first meet her. The audience doesn’t know much about her and neither does the main character. But through glimpse of the past and lies, you start to feel sorry for her and feel like she’s been wrong. You want to her to be saved. That being said, it’s what makes her the perfect villain because you slowly start to learn that she takes the concept of an eye for an eye very seriously and letting her into your life can be very deadly.”
You’ve worked on dramas before, but this is your first film. How did the experience filming a movie vary from filming a drama?
“There is a saying: ‘the more things change, the more they stay the same’. There are a lot of differences in filming on a film set vs. a drama set but I think I worried more than I needed too. With dramas, there’s a sort of pressure to get it perfect between airing dates and it can be even harder if it isn’t pre-filmed. The shots, technique and the method to a degree. With TV shows, you have to memorize quicker, you’ll revisit the same locations for various scenes and the biggest one is the time constraint. With movies, we filmed everything on location and then moved onto the next one. There was also more time to prepare for being in front of the camera. Still, I’d like to think that I managed to adapt fairly well.”
What concerns did you have while working on the film?
“I’d have to say that my biggest concern was… myself. I wondered if I would cause a lot of trouble with my lack of experience. I worried about each shot and how I could bring the character to life. I constantly asked questions and wondered if I was being annoying. I worried about dragging down my co-stars and I had to learn how to have faith in myself and trust that the people around me to tell me if I’m doing something wrong.”
Did you draw inspiration from any other sources in order to portray your character?
“Well mostly from other media forms and my seniors. I talked to them and staff that had experience with this kind of settling and genre. I managed to get a lot of tips on how to bring my character to life, how to show my character’s motivation and the like. I also went back to watch some of my favorite moments from film and TV, the ones that captured my attention and made my heart race. There was a lot of time spent studying acting in motion and reading as much as I could, as well the original version of The Call.”
What genre would you like to take on next?
“This is a hard one. I enjoy the genres I’m doing now because I personally love the genre myself. That being said, I think I’d want to try out the romance drama or even a sitcom. I don’t know if I’d be up to challenge because I still have a lot to learn but I’d also like to play a historical role if I had the chance.”
Why do you think people should watch The Call?
"Well, if you’re someone who’s into the horror genre in general, I’d recommend it right away. It checks all of the boxes perfectly. Still, there’s more too it. The story line is a mystery and it doesn’t drag. There’s a large story and each new scene gives pieces to the puzzle. Once you think you’ve figured it out or you think you can trust a piece of information, it turns out to be false. It just has a lot of elements that keep you on the edge of your seat. If someone is interested in that, then they should take the chance and watch The Call.“
Do you have any other comments you’d like to make to your fans?
"I’d simply like to thank them for following me as I take on new roles. I couldn’t be here without the support of our fans, I’m thankfully that they cared for me as well as the WISH members. I hope we can make even happier memories and please, if you have the time, please check out The Call and support everyone who worked on it.”
BC Entertainment has confirmed that WISH’s Rina will once again be gracing the screen. Rina has been confirmed for a new role as a lead in an upcoming thriller movie. The movie, titled The Call and based on the 2011 British and Puerto Rican film The Caller, follows two woman connected through one phone. As more secrets come too light, it turns into a bloody battle that comes to span through space and time. Rina will be playing the role of Oh Youngsook, a mysterious woman from the past that is in need of help.
This will be Rina’s first acting role in a movie but her fourth acting project overall. Most recently, the idol has starred in Itaewon Class but as also acted in the dramas Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight and He Is Psychometric. This will be a new medium for Rina when it comes to acting but her past dramas have elements that match her current role. BC Entertainment has stated, “Rina is excited for upcoming role and she hopes fans will enjoy her character. This is a new and challenging role for her but she’s looking forward to bringing the character to life.”
The Call is set to release on April 30.
COMMENTS
1. at least with dramas, you have other characters… is she strong enough to carry a movie a movie as a lead?
2. a role like this is very different from wish’s image but i think she’ll fit it well
3. is it too soon for her to be acting in movies?
4. i think her previous roles will help her in this one
[NEWS] WISH’s Rina cast in upcoming JTBC drama “Itaewon Class”
BC Entertainment has confirmed that WISH’s Rina will be acting as the female lead in JTBC’s upcoming drama Itaewon Class. This will be Rina’s third role since her acting debut last year. This will also be the second drama of the year for Rina following Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight as Kim Hyunji.
Rina will be playing the role of Jo Yiseo, an intelligent girl with an IQ of 162. Jo Yiseo is famous on social media as a power blogger. Despite her talents, her blunt and often callous nature causes her clash with others though she does end up coming to care for the people around her. BC Entertainment has stated that Rina is excited to challenge herself with a new role and ask fans to support in the upcoming drama.
The first episode of Itaewon Class will air on November 6.
COMMENTS
[+688, -22] it sounds like an interesting drama... please don’t ruin it
[+498, -56] did bc do a two for one deal?
[+112, -32] i don’t think rina is a bad actress, i liked hey ghost let’s fight
[+41, -27] at least she puts more effort into acting
[+17, -14] so far it seems like she’s chosen her roles pretty well! i’m looking forward to it!
Dingo releases new Dingo K-Drama video starring WISH’s Rina
WISH’s Rina partnered with YouTube channel Dingo K-Drama to surprise a fan. In the video Rina visits a fan with home-made food from the fan’s mom. The fan had been shocked to see Rina in person, shortly after the two shared and meal and talked together for a while.
There were also tears shed as Rina played a video message from the fans mom. In the end, the fan had been moved by the visit and the encouraging words they received from Rina.
COMMENTS
[+364, -13] the fan’s face… i understand how she feels
[+230, -8] rina was so nice and lovely
[+114, -6] i also miss my mom’s cooking
[+70, -10] i wish my idol would visit me with food
[+21, -6] i watched the video, they were able to bond over acting
WISH’s Rina recently paired with mobile game Friends Marble to release a new CF for the game. The CF is full of bright colors and features Rina dancing in various outfits to the theme song of the game. The bright concept matches with WISH perfectly and allows fans to see Rina’s charms.
This has been a busy year for Rina. The idol recently starred in two TV dramas, He Is Psychometric and Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight. This is also the first time Rina has released a solo CF.
COMMENTS
[+572, -13] i hope rina can do more things like this in the future
[+408, -20] i won’t get the game but the cf is cute
[+111, -19] i never had interest in the game but i guess i have to play now
[+53, -44] she looks bright in the commercial... unlike during wish promotions
[+10, -2] i didn’t realize she never released a cf
WISH’s Rina releases solo OST for Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight
WISH’s Rina is currently staring in tvN drama Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight and has released her own solo OST titled “Dream”. “Dream” is a soft ballad that speaks about wanting to be with the a person that loves you as you are. Rina’s soft vocals are a compliment to the track. This also marks the first solo OST by Rina since her debut.
“Dream” has been released on streaming platform and “Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight” is currently airing every Monday and Tuesday on tvN.
COMMENTS
[+392, -6] the drama is good and this is a nice song, fighting!
[+230, -5] the lyrics are very pretty... i like it
[INTERVIEW] WISH’s Rina talks role in Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight
WISH member Rina made her acting debut late last year with the tvN drama He Is Psychometric in the lead role of Yoon Jaein. This spring, she’s returned to television screens through tvN once again as the female lead, Kim Hyunji, in Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight. Exclusive got to have the first interview with Rina about her latest drama. Read what she had to say below!
Why did you choose Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight as the next project to continue your acting career?
“I really enjoyed the story of Kim Hyunji and Bong Pal. It’s a fun and funny story and it has a lot of action. In my previous role, I was cop but there wasn’t a lot of action. From the start, this story had a lot of action. I also want to be able to experience different types of roles. Since this is the horror genre I’m able to challenge myself to do something new.”
Was there anything special you had to do to prepare for this role?
“Yes! For this role, I had the chance to take fighting classes. I can’t do all of my own stunts but it was really fun recording some of the fighting scenes. I also had to practice acting with the air? I don’t know if that’s a good way to put it but since we fight ghost, I had to work on interacting with the space around me so it wouldn’t look strange when the scenes went to editing.”
Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight is based on a manhwa. Are there any differences in acting in a completely original drama like He Is Psychometric and one with source material outside of the script?
“Maybe, once I act more I’ll find a big difference but right now, I don’t think so. Both are scripts given too me and I want to do my best no matter what. One small thing might be the cross over between people who are knew to the show and people who enjoyed the manhwa. I feel like there is a bigger weight when playing a character people already love, you have to do you best to bring justice to the character.”
What was the hardest scene for you to film?
“I think the hardest would be the last fight scene with the villain. There was a lot of running around and chasing, we had to stop and pick back up a lot to get different angles. Physically, it was the most draining portion to film. When it aired, I was pretty amazed at how easy everything looked, I think it was the scene I was the most worried about.”
What were the challenges of playing a role like Hyunji?
“One, pretending to be a ghost, playing a ghost is surprisingly pretty hard. I’d have to remember that certain actions and motions don’t work. I also think the confidence of Hyunji was something I had to work hard on capturing. She’s a very up front girl, sure of herself for the most part. I’m not that type of person so stepping into her shoes had been a challenge.”
You’ve acted in two paranormal dramas now. Is this a genre that particularly interests you or is there another genre you’d like to explore?
“You know I didn’t even realize it. I think I’ve placed Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight under horror but... maybe this type calls to me? Over all, I think it interest me but I do want to play different types of roles. My dream has just been to act so I don’t mind the genre as long as I can act. Still, I’m going to try and look for different roles as much as I can.”
Why do you think people should watch Hey Ghost, Let’s Fight?
“They should watch it because it’s a really fun drama. It has action, horror, romance and comedy. I think it has a little something for everyone. Everyone really put their heart into making this drama so I hope people take the chance and watch it.”
Do you have any other comments you’d like to make to your fans?
“Thank you! Always thank you! I really couldn’t have made it to this point without my fans cheering me on. I hope you enjoy the drama and my character. I will continue to work hard so you can see many sides of me.”
