{
  "id": 9274584,
  "title": "Tang Wei's down-to-earth side: 'Decision to Leave' co-star recalls her farming in baggy pants",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/tang-weis-down-to-earth-side-decision-to-leave-co-star-recalls-her-9274584",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T05:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20260923/tang-weis-down-to-earth-side-decision-to-leave-co-star-recalls-her-farming-in-baggy-pants"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Acclaimed Korean actress Tang Wei may be renowned for her refined screen persona and glamorous image, yet her co-star Park Hae-il reveals that the star he encountered away from the camera was surprisingly unpretentious. While discussing Tang's humble side during an appearance on the 156th episode of the YouTube talk show \"Salon Drip\" on TEO channel, Park shared a unique anecdote about the actress.\n\nThe conversation began when host Jang Do-yeon inquired about the vegetable garden at Park's residence, prompting the actor to express his gratitude to Tang for inspiring him to cultivate his own produce. Park and Tang had collaborated in Park Chan-wook's 2022 romantic mystery film \"Decision to Leave,\" where Park portrayed a detective investigating the mysterious death of a man whose widow, played by Tang, became the central focus of his investigation and emotions.\n\nPark Hae-il revealed that he had first visited Tang after her casting in the film, accompanying director Park Chan-wook to meet her. Prior to this visit, he held a vastly different perception of Tang, unaware of her down-to-earth character.",
  "summary": "Chinese actor Tang Wei may be known for her sophisticated screen presence and glamorous image, but her \"Decision to Leave\" co-star Park Hae-il says the star he encountered off camera was strikingly down-to-earth — working in a field in loose-fitting farm pants and a straw hat. Park shared the unexpected story about Tang during an appearance with actor Yoo Hae-jin on the 156th episode of the…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Tang Wei's down-to-earth side: 'Decision to Leave' co-star recalls her farming in baggy pants",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/tang-weis-down-to-earth-side-decision-to-leave-co-star-recalls-her",
        "published": "2026-09-23T04:52:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}