2PM member and actor Hwang Chansung shared his thoughts on taking on his first action role through 'Bloodhounds' Season 2.
On April 7, Chansung met with the press in Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, where he spoke about his experience filming the Netflix series.
'Bloodhounds' Season 2 follows Geon Woo (played by Woo Do Hwan) and Woo Jin (played by Lee Sang Yi), who previously took down a ruthless illegal loan shark ring. This time, they go up against a global underground boxing league driven by money and violence, delivering another satisfying blow. Hwang Chansung takes on the role of Tae Geom, a character known for his swift, precise combat skills and sharp judgment in high-pressure situations.
Filming for Season 2 began in mid-December 2024 and wrapped at the end of June. Speaking about his involvement, Hwang Chansung said, “I used to do acrobatics as part of 2PM, and since I enjoy action projects, I wanted to try a role that required physical performance. Director Kim Joo Hwan offered me the part, and since I really enjoyed Season 1, I was excited.”
He revealed that he put in significant effort ahead of filming. “The preparation period was longer than I expected. The actors had already established a high level of action quality in Season 1, so I felt Season 2 would take it even further. Since this was my first time doing action, I was initially worried,” he admitted.
He continued, “It was important for my character to stand out, but also for the overall quality of the project not to fall apart. That pressure weighed on me. While the director and fellow actors praised my performance during filming, I personally still feel some regret. Still, I gave it my all—I poured in blood and sweat, just short of tears.”
Discussing his preparation for the action genre, he added, “I worked out intensely to build stamina. Since I already practiced taekwondo, kicking techniques weren’t too difficult, but I trained separately in jiu-jitsu. I learned moves like the flying armbar and various submissions directly from an instructor. Jiu-jitsu was honestly scary—once a move is applied, you just collapse and can’t resist.”
He also emphasized that avoiding injuries was his top priority. “Timing and coordination in action scenes are crucial. A wrong kick could lead to pain or injury, so I was very cautious. I did get some bruises, but nothing serious enough to be called an injury. Everyone was extremely careful on set. Even the knife I used was made of soft rubber. Only when filming tight angles did we use a real knife—we handled it with the utmost care,” he said.
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