It’s a job that everyone envy, but as I went on the path of a doctor, my enthusiasm grew and the results weren’t satisfactory. ‘Why?’ After thinking about it for a long time, the conclusion I came to was’because I wasn’t doing it because I was happy’. Looking back, I didn’t have any specific dreams when I was in middle and high school. I did well on the exam and went on to medical school according to the expectations of my surroundings. ‘If it’s my choice from the beginning, wouldn’t it be fun for a long time?’ After I quit my major, I decided to do the animation work I normally liked and went on a late study abroad path. And finally the dream came true. This is the story of Kim Jae-hyung, a Korean animator at Pixar Studio, a famous animation company.
“No matter how much I liked it, there were many difficulties in the process of studying new things and finding a job I wanted. Even after joining the company, the results didn’t come out as much as I thought, so I was stressed out. But I have no regrets because I liked it and decided. Everything can’t be good, but I think I’m having fun working.” Animator Kim, who met reporters through an online video interview on the 12th, said.
He joined Pixar in 2008 and has participated in many other works, and he took on the lead role in the release on the 20th. He participated in the creation of the facial expressions and movements of the main character Joe Gardner and the soul ’22’ character. Is an animation about the adventure of Joe, who became a soul by an accident, and 22, the soul of’the world before birth,’ who do not want to go to Earth. It makes viewers think about the philosophy of life and is criticized as’a fairy tale for adults’.
Soul, a fairy tale for adults
“I liked the work of Dr. Pete and I was happy to work on it. When the story first came out, it was much harder and darker than it is now. I tried to convey this more simply and clearly through animation. The story was also revised in the middle, and it became the shape it is now. As a result, it is rewarding to hear a lot of stories about getting healing and hope from watching a movie.”
Joe, who only pursued the purpose of life, goes through a special journey, opens his eyes to the precious moments he has missed, and realizes what is truly important in life. Kim animator also said that he sympathized with the message of the movie. “I’ve been so fierce so far. Of course, I was happy, but I wonder if it would be more enjoyable if I had more time. The meaning of the movie was unique because it made me feel how I should live in the future.” Soonji, when asked to “pick up the most attached work among participating filmography,” he picked and.
In the film, jazz pianist Joe and African-Americans (black people) appear as the main characters. Regarding this, animator Kim said, “In recent years, there are increasing attempts at Pixar to emphasize diversity and reflect it in the story, and I think this film can be the pinnacle of such efforts.” He continued, “I was more cautious because it was a movie that came out during a period of extreme black and white conflict in the US. In order to express the cultural gestures peculiar to black people in a genuine manner without prejudice, I sufficiently listened to and reflected the advice of the parties.” In addition, he added, “I studied jazz music and watched a lot of video performances” to make a jazz performance scene.
Was released only through Disney Plus, an online video service (OTT), without a theater opening due to the Corona 19 incident in the United States. He said, “I watched a lot at home as a family, and I saw a lot of people of high age. “I was glad that it was helpful to see the comments they left, saying, “I was healed a lot during a difficult time”.”
He then expressed his extraordinary joy that the theater screening was possible in Korea. “I think movies can get the most joy when viewed on the big screen. Fortunately, in Korea, I am happy to be able to release it at a theater. We made it hard, so if we can enjoy and heal many people under thorough quarantine rules, I have nothing more to hope for.”