Solomon Baek in the critically acclaimed series, takes a moment to reflect on his connection with his character. Based on Min Jin Lee's novel, Pachinko is a multigenerational saga that spans over six decades, chronicling the lives of the Baek family from their emigration from Korea to Japan in the 1930s to the family's struggles and triumphs in the 1980s.
As Solomon embarks on a new chapter in his life, Jin Ha revisits his earlier thoughts on how deeply intertwined his own experiences are with those of his character, as per a report by Movieweb.
Jin Ha, born in Korea and raised in the United States, has previously expressed how much he resonated with Solomon's character. He once remarked that Solomon could have been who he might have become if not for his career in acting.
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As Solomon navigates the complexities of identity and belonging, Jin Ha draws parallels to his own life as a Korean American. In a recent interview, Ha delves into how his connection to Solomon remains just as strong as before, especially as the character faces new challenges in Pachinko Season 2.
Reflecting on his role, Jin Ha shared, «It still feels true even in Season 2's arc for him, where he is grappling with so much more of the mental and emotional weight of the responsibilities, or maybe burdens, he might say, of the generational expectations or hopes”, as quoted in a report by Movieweb.
In Season 1, viewers witnessed Solomon’s rise through the American
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