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Arthdal Chronicles 2: Lee Joon Gi discusses taking over Song Joong Ki’s double roles in press conference
tvN held a press conference for Arthdal Chronicles 2 or Arthdal Chronicles: Sword of Aramoon with the main cast of the historical drama. Read ahead to know more.
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tvN conducted a press con for Arthdal Chronicles 2's cast and crew
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The drama will be out on September 9
On September 5, Lee Joon Gi, Shin Se Kyung, Kim Ok Vin, and Jang Dong Gun’s Arthdal Chronicles 2 held a press conference. The drama is a follow-up from the first season and is set eight years after Tagon (Jang Dong Gun) takes over Arthdal as a King. Lee Joon Gi takes over Song Joong Ki as Eunseom and Saya. And, the fans are excited to see him in the double roles. The drama will be out on September 9.
Lee Joon Gi as Eunseom and Saya in Arthdal Chronicles 2:
When asked about joining the drama, Lee Joon Gi said that he was extremely happy when the production team approached him for those roles. He said that he loved the writers’ work and since he loves historical dramas, he wished to join the cast in any capacity. Being given big roles like this was scary for him but, he mentioned he wanted to prove that he would be able to fill in the big shoes. The actor also spoke about the worries he had during filming. He said that he didn’t get much sleep while they were shooting from episodes 1 to 10 because he was getting anxious about doing a good job as Eunseom and Saya. 
Lee Joon Gi also confessed that he put his personal life on hold while shooting for the drama. He said that since it was an emotionally draining role, he needed to put all his heart and soul into understanding the characters in the best way he possibly could. The actor extended his gratitude towards the other cast members, the director, the producer, writers, and other staff who helped assimilate into being Eunseom and Saya.
Arthdal Chronicles 2:
The other person who has taken on the role is Shin Se Kyung. She has taken over Kim Ji Won’s role as Tanya. In the teasers, one can see she is now the high priestess and at the highest position after the King and the Queen. Arthdal Chronicles: Sword of Aramoon portrays the fantasy of Arthdal, composed by the proprietor of the sword eight years after Season 1, and the game-changing story of Tagon, Eunseom, Tanya, and Taealha. These four compose various legends in the old place that is known for Arth. The first episode will be released at 9:20 PM KST on September 9th.
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