Life is Easier If You’re Handsome

"D-Do it again?"

Director Lee Seong-deok was visibly startled by Kim Donghu’s request.
But he wasn’t the only one.

Has Kim Donghu ever asked for a retake before?

Everyone except Donghu was caught off guard by his request.

"Was there something you weren’t satisfied with?"

Actors requesting retakes wasn’t uncommon.
But since Kim Donghu had never done so before, Director Lee couldn’t help but feel uneasy.

What part wasn’t good enough?
Had there been a flaw in what was supposed to be a perfect take?

Kim Donghu had always delivered flawless performances.
A request like this put the director on edge.

"No, it's not that. I just think the perspective should be a little different."
"Perspective?"
"Yes."

Donghu glanced toward the camera setup.

There were cameras positioned behind both him and Han Taegun.
However, there were significantly more behind Taegun.

Naturally, this was to capture Donghu from multiple angles,
ensuring he was the focal point of the scene.

But Donghu had a different idea.

"I think this scene should unfold from the Hero’s perspective, not Detective Choi Yongsoo’s."
"You mean the Hero’s viewpoint?"
"Yes."

The title of the movie was True Hero.
It was a critique of the inefficacy of the legal system and the police force.

Because of that, the focus shouldn't be on how the Hero carries himself.
It should be on how the police perceive the Hero.

"The Hero’s enemy isn’t just criminals. The police hunting him down are included too."

A criminal who punishes other criminals.
A vigilante who, despite acting outside the law, is revered as a judge.

How do the so-called protectors of the people view such a figure?
That, Donghu believed, should be the film’s final message.

"And... I think it should be more desperate. The rain, the setup—it’s all great,
but the Hero should be screaming, crying out for justice."

Recalling his past—where he had never been protected.
At that moment, the Hero wouldn't just see the police as enforcers of the law.
He would resent them for never standing on his side.

Running away calmly until the very end?
That made no sense.

Because in the end, he was still just another criminal.
Even if victims worshiped him as a hero,
he was still just a man.

"If we do it this way, do you think the film will be better?"

This time, it wasn’t Director Lee who responded.
Han Taegun, who had been quietly listening, finally spoke.

"If we go with your idea, will it truly make the film better?"

It wasn’t a challenge—
it was pure curiosity.

The proposed change would fundamentally alter the film’s framework.
And no one knew what kind of impact that would have.

So, Taegun was asking the person he trusted the most.