🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

메소드 연기

Pronunciation / Transliteration: mesodeu yeon-gi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Method acting/ˈmɛθ.əd ˈæk.tɪŋ/
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그 배우는 철저한 메소드 연기로 유명하다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A technique of acting in which an actor aspires to complete emotional identification with a role, often using personal experiences and psychological immersion.

    "His intense preparation for the gritty drama is a textbook example of method acting."
  2. 2

    The practice of maintaining a character's persona and habits both on and off the film set during the entire production period.

    "The award-winning star was known for rigorous method acting, refusing to break character between takes."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the acting techniques developed by Lee Strasberg and others at the Actors Studio in New York during the mid-20th century, heavily influenced by the system of Konstantin Stanislavski. The term became strongly associated with intense psychological preparation and emotional immersion popularized by actors like Robert De Niro.

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