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| yna@yna.co.kr 2024-06-21 14:24:21
SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- "We tried to portray the characters uniquely without being predictable, often acting out scenes ourselves. Animators are quite similar to actors," said Pixar senior animator Kim Hye-sook during an online press conference with Korean media on the 21st.
Kim participated in the production of the hit Disney-Pixar animation film "Inside Out 2," which is currently making waves in Korean theaters.
"Inside Out 2" involved over 100 animators, including several Koreans like Kim. Another Korean animator, Shim Hyun-sook, also attended the press conference. Shim agreed with Kim, adding, "Working as an animator often involves a lot of acting."
The sequel to 2015's "Inside Out" continues to depict the inner workings of American girl Riley's mind through various emotion characters.
The film, praised for resonating with both children and adults, follows Riley's journey through adolescence.
It incorporates new emotion characters such as Anxiety, Embarrassment, Boredom, and Envy, reflecting her more complex inner world.
The story of the emotion characters intertwines with Riley's daily life, as she navigates ice hockey camp and tries to fit in with her admired seniors.
Kim focused on animating the five returning emotion characters from the previous film, while Shim contributed to animating Riley.
Shim's favorite character was the green "Disgust," which she found enjoyable due to the character's expressive, feminine movements.
Kim preferred "Joy," explaining, "I often feel better when I smile, even if I'm feeling down or timid. I studied hard to capture Joy's essence."
Both animators acknowledged the influence of K-culture at Pixar.
Shim, who also worked on last year's "Elemental," recalled a senior colleague referencing a smile from a Korean drama protagonist while designing a character. "That made me realize how universally popular Korean dramas are," she said.
Kim echoed this sentiment, noting that many at Pixar love movies and dramas, often discussing Korean dramas, which gave her plenty to talk about.
Kim and Shim both grew up in Korea, studied in the U.S. and Canada, and eventually secured positions at Pixar.
Kim, a university graduate from Korea, even worked on the popular children's animation "Pororo."
Kim praised Pixar for their storytelling prowess, saying, "They work hard to deliver stories effectively." She described "Inside Out 2" director Kelsey Mann as having an entertaining personality and abundant energy, often acting out scenes himself. Shim added that Mann is a director who strives to incorporate diverse opinions.
When asked about potential new emotion characters for a possible "Inside Out 3," Kim suggested "Empathy," deeming it crucial for today's society. Shim speculated that "Patience" might be fitting, explaining, "As you get older, you need to learn to be patient."
Shim concluded by expressing confidence in the franchise's success, stating, "'Inside Out' has a fundamentally strong story. If we continue to develop it, I believe any sequel will also be successful."
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