Carrie Wong on pushing herself for Kidnap Game role and teaching Lee Joon-gi Singlish

Mediacorp actress Carrie Wong stars in the international TV production Kidnap Game, streaming on Viu. She tells CNA Lifestyle what filming was like, as well as her experience working with K-drama icon Lee Joon-gi.

In Kidnap Game, Carrie Wong (left) and Lee Joon-gi star as a flight attendant and a former surgeon, respectively, whose loved ones have been kidnapped. (Photos: Instagram/carriewst, actor_jg)

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In a career spanning over a decade, Mediacorp actress Carrie Wong, 32, has appeared in a wealth of memorable productions, including Against The Tide, 118 and A Quest To Heal. This year, the multi-Star Award winner is taking her talents to the global stage, starring in the thriller series Kidnap Game.

Set to premiere on streaming platform Viu on Tuesday (Oct 6), Kidnap Game centres on seven simultaneous kidnappings throughout Asia. The victims’ families then become entangled in a deadly game.

The international production also stars K-drama icon Lee Joon-gi as Han Ki-joo, a retired surgeon whose daughter is kidnapped, as well as Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi as Toshiro Niide, an elite detective whose wife becomes one of the victims.

Also in the cast are regional stars Alice Ko, Stanley Yau, Joel Torre and Praew Narupornkamol Chaisang.

The poster for Kidnap Game. (Photo: Fuji Television)

Carrie Wong stars as Janice, a cheerful flight attendant, whose fiance gets kidnapped. The role also saw her filming numerous scenes with Lee Joon-gi in Singapore, with places like Joo Chiat and Merlion Park appearing in the drama.

Wong shares with CNA Lifestyle what it was like shooting for an international production and her on-set memories with Lee Joon-gi.

What drew you to the script of Kidnap Game?

The genre. It’s something I’ve never explored before, but have always wanted to try – especially after watching so many survival and psychological game shows myself.

I was excited by the idea of finally stepping into that kind of world as an actor. My character’s quite different from who I am in real life. I think roles that take me outside of myself are always the most exciting.

Carrie Wong at a press conference for the new series, Kidnap Game. (Photo: Viu)

Kidnap Game brings together actors from across Asia. Did you have to adjust stepping into an international set?

I didn’t really go into it thinking that I had to make any major adjustments. More than anything, I was just incredibly excited because it was my first time working on an international set. My mindset was simply to give it my best, enjoy the process, and stay open to learning. Being surrounded by people from different parts of Asia was such a valuable experience.

You share quite a few scenes with Lee Joon-gi. What was he like?

He’s actually a very funny and warm person, and also naturally curious. Like, he would ask about Singapore, our culture, and Singlish. He’s very open and easy to communicate with, and he has this ability to keep the energy on set positive.

Lee Joon-gi in a still from Kidnap Game. (Photo: Fuji Television)

As an actor, was there anything you picked up from watching Lee on set?

Despite being such an experienced actor, he never made the people around him feel pressured or intimidated. He was always open to hearing different opinions, asking what others thought, and genuinely listening to and respecting their perspectives.

I think that kind of openness and humility, especially after being in the industry for so long, is an amazing quality to have. It’s definitely something I admire and hope to carry with me in my own journey as an actor.

Any particular scene with Lee that you found especially memorable?

There were definitely quite a few memorable and challenging scenes that we shared. Although I can’t reveal too much for now, I really appreciated having him as my co-actor. He was very attentive and supportive.

Kentaro Sakaguchi in a still from Kidnap Game. (Photo: Fuji Television)

What was the most challenging scene for you to shoot?

At the heart of the story is the question of how far you would go to save someone you love.

Some of the most challenging scenes for me were the highly emotional ones where my character is pushed to her limits, struggling with the fear of losing her fiance while doing everything she can to save him. Sustaining that level of emotion while keeping it truthful was definitely challenging.

What surprised you about how this production was run compared with Singaporean sets?

I think what stood out to me most was the scale of the production and how specialised each role was. There were many more people on set, with everyone very focused on their specific area, so it was interesting to experience a slightly different way of working.

How does an international production differ from a Singaporean one?

Except the scale I mentioned, another thing was that the set was largely run in Japanese. We had translators with us, so communication was never really an issue, but it was quite amusing at times because it genuinely felt like I was filming overseas even though all my scenes were shot in Singapore.

More than anything, I really admired the energy and passion everyone brought to the set. There was such a strong sense of dedication to the work, and it was inspiring to be part of that environment.

Carrie Wong with the cast of Kidnap Game. (Photo: Instagram/actor_jg)

Did you feel any pressure representing Singapore?

Of course there was some pressure. But I’ve always tried to see pressure in a positive way. I think when you feel that sense of pressure, it usually means that what you’re doing genuinely matters to you. That makes you want to work harder and give more of yourself to it. So rather than letting it overwhelm me, I focused on doing my best and making the most of the opportunity.

Among the international cast, who did you bond with most and why?

I spent the most time with Lee Joon-gi simply because we shared the most scenes together. A lot of our scenes were quite emotionally intense, so some nice moments were actually the lighter ones in between takes.

I remember teaching him a bit of Singlish, which was always funny and a nice change of pace from the heavier material we were filming.

The cast of Kidnap Game posing for photos: Photos: Instagram/actor_jg)

What do you hope Singaporean viewers take away from seeing you in this regional cast?

Singapore is a relatively small market, but I think we have many talented, passionate people who constantly push themselves to grow and do better.

There is always something we can learn from working with larger markets and different industries, but at the same time, I hope Singaporeans can feel proud seeing our local talents being part of regional and international productions.

I also hope it encourages people to continue supporting our local industry and the people within it, because that support really does mean a lot to us.

Would you like to participate in more international productions after this?

Absolutely. I’ve always enjoyed exploring new territory as an actor and taking on roles that push me beyond my comfort zone, because I think that’s where a lot of growth happens.

I’d love to play someone completely unexpected, like a villain or a psychologically complex character. It would be fascinating to explore a character whose mind and choices are so far removed from my own, and to find the humanity and complexity within someone like that.

Why should viewers catch Kidnap Game?

Kidnap Game isn’t just an intense and suspenseful survival thriller. It explores very human themes of family, love, loyalty, and the choices we make when we’re pushed to our limits.

How far would you go to save someone you love? Who would you be willing to betray along the way? And when everything is at stake, what does it really mean to be a good person?

There are so many layers to the story, and I think those moral dilemmas are what make it especially intriguing to watch. I personally love the story a lot and I hope all of you will like it too!

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新传媒女星黄思颖主演的国际电视剧《绑架游戏》正在Viu平台播出。她向CNA Lifestyle讲述了拍摄过程，以及与韩剧偶像李准基合作的经历。

在电影《绑架游戏》中，黄思敏（左）和李准基分别饰演一名空姐和一名前外科医生，他们的亲人均遭到绑架。（图片来源：Instagram/carriewst，actor_jg）

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新传媒旗下女演员黄思敏（Carrie Wong）现年32岁，演艺生涯超过十年，出演过众多令人印象深刻的作品，包括《逆流而上》、《118》和《治愈之旅》。今年，这位多次荣获星光大奖的女演员将她的才华带到了国际舞台，主演了惊悚剧集《绑架游戏》。

《绑架游戏》将于周二（10月6日）在流媒体平台Viu首播，该剧讲述了亚洲各地同时发生的七起绑架案，受害者家属随后被卷入一场致命的游戏。

这部国际制作的电视剧还由韩国电视剧偶像李准基饰演退休外科医生韩基周，他的女儿被绑架；以及日本演员坂口健太郎饰演精英刑警新出俊郎，他的妻子成为受害者之一。

演员阵容还包括地区明星柯慧玲、邱礼涛、乔尔·托雷和普拉·纳鲁蓬卡莫尔·柴桑。

《绑架游戏》海报。（图片：富士电视台）

黄嘉莉饰演开朗的空姐珍妮丝，她的未婚夫不幸被绑架。为了出演这个角色，她与李准基在新加坡拍摄了许多对手戏，剧中还出现了如切街和鱼尾狮公园等著名景点。

黄女士向 CNA Lifestyle 分享了拍摄国际制作的感受以及她与李准基在片场的回忆。

是什么吸引你出演《绑架游戏》的剧本？

这个类型我以前从未尝试过，但一直很想尝试——尤其是在我自己看了那么多生存类和心理类游戏节目之后。

能以演员的身份踏入那个世界，我感到非常兴奋。我饰演的角色和我现实生活中的自己截然不同。我觉得那些能让我跳出自身局限的角色总是最令人兴奋的。

卡莉·王出席新剧《绑架游戏》的新闻发布会。（图片来源：Viu）

《绑架游戏》汇集了来自亚洲各地的演员。进入国际化的片场，你是否需要适应？

我一开始并没有觉得需要做出什么重大调整。更重要的是，我无比兴奋，因为这是我第一次参与国际剧组的工作。我的想法很简单，就是尽我所能，享受过程，并保持开放的学习态度。能和来自亚洲各地的人们一起工作，真是一次非常宝贵的经历。

你和李准基有很多对手戏。他是个什么样的人？

他其实是个非常风趣热情的人，而且天生好奇心很强。比如，他会问一些关于新加坡、我们的文化以及新加坡式英语的问题。他很开朗，很容易沟通，而且他能让片场的气氛保持积极向上。

李准基在电影《绑架游戏》中的剧照。（图片：富士电视台）

作为一名演员，你从李在片场的表演中学到了什么？

尽管他是一位经验丰富的演员，但他从不让周围的人感到压力或畏惧。他总是乐于倾听不同的意见，询问他人的想法，并真诚地倾听和尊重他们的观点。

我认为这种坦诚和谦逊的态度，尤其是在演艺圈摸爬滚打了这么多年之后，是一种非常难能可贵的品质。我非常欣赏这种品质，也希望自己能在演艺生涯中始终保持这种态度。

你觉得李安的哪场戏特别令人难忘？

我们一起拍摄了很多令人难忘且充满挑战的场景。虽然现在还不能透露太多，但我真的很感激能和他一起合作。他非常细心体贴，也很支持我。

坂口健太郎在电影《绑架游戏》中的剧照。（图片：富士电视台）

拍摄过程中你觉得最具挑战性的场景是什么？

故事的核心问题是：为了拯救你所爱的人，你会付出多大的代价？

对我来说，最具挑战性的场景莫过于那些情感高度浓烈的戏份，我的角色被逼到极限，一边竭尽全力拯救未婚夫，一边还要承受失去他的恐惧。如何在保持真实性的同时，维持这种强烈的情感爆发力，无疑是一个巨大的挑战。

与新加坡的剧组相比，这次制作的运作方式有哪些让你感到惊讶的地方？

我觉得最让我印象深刻的是制作规模以及每个角色的专业化程度。片场人员众多，每个人都非常专注于自己的领域，所以体验这种略有不同的工作方式很有意思。

国际制作与新加坡制作有何不同？

除了我之前提到的规模之外，还有一点就是剧组基本上都是用日语进行的。虽然我们有翻译在场，所以沟通方面从来都不是问题，但有时候还是挺有意思的，因为尽管我的所有戏份都是在新加坡拍摄的，但感觉就像是在国外拍戏一样。

最令我钦佩的是剧组每个人展现出的活力和热情。他们对工作极其投入，能身处这样的环境中，我深受鼓舞。

黄嘉莉与《绑架游戏》剧组其他成员合影。（图片来源：Instagram/actor_jg）

代表新加坡出战，你感到有压力吗？

当然，压力肯定是有的。但我一直努力以积极的心态看待压力。我觉得，当你感受到压力的时候，通常意味着你所做的事情对你来说意义非凡。这会激励你更加努力，全身心投入。所以，我没有让压力压垮自己，而是专注于做到最好，充分利用这次机会。

在国际演员阵容中，你和谁的关系最密切？为什么？

我和李准基相处的时间最长，主要是因为我们对手戏最多。我们很多对手戏的情感都很浓烈，所以一些比较轻松愉快的时刻反而是拍摄间隙的那些。

我记得教过他一点新加坡式英语，这总是很有趣，也让我们从拍摄的比较沉重的题材中转换一下节奏。

《绑架游戏》剧组合影：照片来源：Instagram/actor_jg）

你希望新加坡观众从你参与的这部区域性影片中获得什么？

新加坡市场相对较小，但我认为我们有很多才华横溢、充满热情的人，他们不断鞭策自己成长，做得更好。

我们总能从与更大市场和不同行业的合作中学到一些东西，但与此同时，我希望新加坡人能够为看到我们本土人才参与区域和国际制作而感到自豪。

我也希望这能鼓励大家继续支持我们当地的产业和从业人员，因为这种支持对我们来说意义重大。

此后您是否愿意参与更多国际制作项目？

当然。我一直很享受作为演员探索新领域，挑战那些让我走出舒适区的角色，因为我认为成长往往就发生在那里。

我很想扮演一些完全出乎意料的角色，比如反派或者心理复杂的人物。探索一个与我截然不同的思想和选择的角色，并挖掘这类角色身上的人性和复杂性，将会是一件非常有趣的事情。

观众为什么应该观看《绑架游戏》？

《绑架游戏》不仅仅是一部紧张刺激的生存惊悚片，它还探讨了家庭、爱情、忠诚以及我们在被逼到极限时所做的选择等非常人性化的主题。

为了拯救你爱的人，你会做到什么地步？你又愿意背叛谁？当一切都岌岌可危时，做一个好人究竟意味着什么？

这个故事层次丰富，我认为正是这些道德困境让它格外引人入胜。我个人非常喜欢这个故事，希望你们也会喜欢！

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