Color by number is a popular activity that involves coloring in pictures using a numerical color code. It is often enjoyed by both children and adults as a fun and relaxing way to create art. The concept of color by number is simple but engaging. A picture is divided into numerous small sections, each assigned a specific number. A key or color guide accompanies the image, providing a list of numbers and their corresponding colors. Participants then use this guide to color in each section, matching the numbers to their corresponding colors.
Park’s “The Witch”, released in 2018, features the story of a seemingly ordinary girl named Ja-yoon (Kim Da-mi) who wins top prize on a TV audition program. After her victory, a series of unusual people enter Ja-yoon’s life, including the mysterious scientist, Dr. Baek.
After the release of the first film, Kim, who played Ja-yoon, became a breakout star, something that Shin has said added extra pressure on her performance as So-nyeon. There are movies like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness that become blockbusters, and there are movies like Everything Everywhere All at Once that become art house favorites, and then there are movies like The Witch 2 The Other One that fly in under the radar, generating little buzz even though they are at least as entertaining as the high-profile hits.
Participants then use this guide to color in each section, matching the numbers to their corresponding colors. The popularity of color by number has increased in recent years, with the availability of apps and online platforms that offer digital coloring options. This allows users to easily select colors and fill in the sections with a simple tap or click.
Director Park Hoon-jung’s ‘The Witch’ universe expands with sequel
From left: Director Park Hoon-jung, actors Shin Shi-a, Seo Eun-soo, Jin Goo, Jo Min-soo and Sung Yoo-bin pose after a press conference for “The Witch: Part 2. The Other One” held at CGV Yongsan on Tuesday. (NEW)
Director Park Hoon-jung’s “The Witch” universe is expanding further with new characters, upgraded special powers and storyline in “The Witch: Part 2. The Other One.”
Park’s “The Witch”, released in 2018, features the story of a seemingly ordinary girl named Ja-yoon (Kim Da-mi) who wins top prize on a TV audition program. After her victory, a series of unusual people enter Ja-yoon’s life, including the mysterious scientist, Dr. Baek.
The sequel will introduce a new character, So-nyeo (Shin Shi-a), the lone survivor of a secret laboratory. In “The Witch: Part 2. The Other One”, So-nyeo will be chased by a series of different characters, including Dr. Baek, each with their own reason for pursuing the character.
The relationship between Ja-yoon and the new character will also unfold in Park’s upcoming film.
Park is one of the few Korean directors to create a sequel that expands the universe of their original movie. In a recent press conference held at CGV Yongsan, the director talked about the elements he sees as necessary to creating a film franchise.
“First of all, there needs to be an interesting character. Audiences who see the film should continue to be curious about that character. On top of that, for the universe to expand, you have to add other characters with their own stories that audiences find engaging. We want the audience to be curious about the different characters, their stories and the relationships between them,” the director said.
Park also hinted that he hopes to create many more movies in “The Witch” series in the future.
“There are so many characters’ stories that I have yet to unfold. ‘The Witch: Part 2. The Other One’ actually tells the story that I initially wanted to tell in a third movie. So I think there should be a movie that features a story about what happened between the original film and the sequel,” the director said.
Actor Jo, who also starred in “The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion” as Dr. Baek, shared her excitement at being part of franchise films.
“I dare say that maybe we can also create a team like ‘The Avengers.’ I hope that happens. I want ‘The Witch’ to form a bigger universe with many more diverse characters in the future,” Cho said.
After the release of the first film, Kim, who played Ja-yoon, became a breakout star, something that Shin has said added extra pressure on her performance as So-nyeon.
“I was a fan of the first installment and Kim Da-mi’s performance, so I felt there was extra pressure on me,” Shin said.
Shin went on to say this pressure actually made her work harder on creating a character that is different from Ja-yoon.
The director also talked about the differences between Ja-yoon and So-nyeo. The director explained that his focus was on finding an actor that could play the innocent girl that Ku Ja-yoon seemed to be at the beginning of the first movie.
“When looking for an actor that can play Ku Ja-yoon, I focused on finding a person that can show both sides of the character and deliver a plot twist,” he said.
However, the sequel fully discloses from the start that So-nyeo has special powers. According to the director, an actor who could show that from the start was selected.
“I searched for an actor that looks similar to Da-mi but different at the same time,” the director said. “I think the way they move is different. Ku Ja-yoon moves more swiftly whereas So-nyeo moves more stiffly.“
Besides So-nyeo, another notable introduction in the sequel will be Jo-hyun (Seo Eun-soo), a trained agent with special powers who pursues So-nyeo on behalf of Dr. Baek.
A scene from “The Witch: Part 2. The Other One” directed by Park Hoon-jung (NEW)In the film, Seo had to perform mostly in English as she mainly worked with English-speaking subordinate agent Tom (Justin John Harvey).
“Before shooting the film, I had an English teacher. Once we started shooting on Jeju Island, I got help from Justin, who played Tom in the film,” Seo said. “If the lines were in Korean, I can adjust it a bit or improvise, but with English lines, it was not possible to do that.”
Seo added that she was later relieved by the director, who told her that her character is Korean so she does not have to be especially fluent in English.
Park‘s new film is set to be released on June 15.
“[Baek] is the creator behind another project, different from her sister’s [in ‘The Witch’],” Jo said. “The sisters have different approaches to their projects, but they both ultimately try to create witches.”
Color by number is not only a recreational activity but also has educational benefits. It helps children develop their number recognition skills and hand-eye coordination. Additionally, it can teach them about color theory and how colors can be blended and combined to create different effects. For adults, coloring by number can be a way to relax and unwind. It provides a low-pressure creative outlet and can serve as a form of mindful meditation. The repetitive and focused nature of coloring can help calm the mind and reduce stress. Color by number is also a great way to create beautiful artwork, even for those who may not consider themselves artistically inclined. With the color guide providing clear instructions, anyone can create a finished piece that is visually pleasing and satisfying to complete. In conclusion, color by number is a popular activity enjoyed by people of all ages. It offers a fun and engaging way to create art while also providing educational and therapeutic benefits. Whether done through traditional paper and pencil or digital platforms, coloring by number is a versatile and enjoyable pastime..
Reviews for "Let Your Inner Witch Shine with Color by Number"
1. Name: Susan
Rating: 1/5
Review: I was really disappointed with "Witch color by number." The concept sounded fun, but the execution was terrible. The coloring pages were pixelated and blurry, making it impossible to see what I was even coloring. The colors were also limited and didn't match the numbers, so it was just a guessing game. The app was riddled with ads, popping up every few seconds, which made the experience extremely frustrating. Overall, I would not recommend this app to anyone.
2. Name: Jack
Rating: 2/5
Review: I thought "Witch color by number" was an average coloring app. The concept was intriguing, but the app itself lacked depth. The coloring pages were repetitive, with similar designs appearing again and again. The app also didn't offer many color options, making it mundane after a while. Additionally, the app was slow and glitchy, often freezing or crashing, which was very frustrating. Overall, I think there are better coloring apps out there that offer more variety and a smoother experience.
3. Name: Emma
Rating: 1/5
Review: I found "Witch color by number" to be a complete waste of time. The coloring pages were extremely simplistic and lacked creativity. The colors were also very limited, and you couldn't even mix or create custom shades. The app constantly bombarded me with ads, which made it difficult to enjoy the coloring experience. Furthermore, the app frequently crashed, forcing me to start over and lose all my progress. I would not recommend this app to anyone who wants a quality coloring experience.