Last July 15, 2023, the official SEVENTEEN YouTube channel released a video titled ‘[Code Name Seventeen Part One Interview]’. In this video, two of the group’s members, Joshua and Vernon, sat down with the stars of the Hollywood movie Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning. Present for the interview were Hayley Atwell (Grace), Pom Klementieff (Paris), and Simon Pegg (Benji).
Vernon opened the interview by telling Hayley and company that it was their first time interviewing anyone. He and Joshua were somewhat nervous at first, but they visibly relaxed when Simon talked about the connection between K-dramas and Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.
“One of the things I love about K-drama is how varied those shows are,” he said. They’re dramatic, funny, sweet, and violent. ‘Mission’ has that mixture. It takes you everywhere, all over the spectrum of emotion.”
The interview covered a wide range of topics related to the movie. Joshua and Vernon asked the cast about their favorite scenes. The K-pop stars were particularly interested in finding out exactly how one of the actresses prepared for a drifting/driving sequence. They also asked the cast which of the movie’s many action-packed moments they were most excited for fans to see.
Although Joshua and Vernon have more experience answering questions, they did their best to act like real reporters. They didn’t hesitate to ask about the more challenging parts of working on the movie. The SEVENTEEN members asked the Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning cast what it was like to shoot a particularly daunting train scene. This provided viewers with a deeper understanding of the hard work that goes into creating a high-octane action movie.
The interview showcased Joshua’s and Vernon’s hosting skills. Their engaging manner and thoughtful questions made for an insightful, interesting interview. The video sparked interest among fans, with many expressing hope that Joshua and Vernon will host more interviews in the future.
I’m currently watching joshua and vernon’s first interview and damn, it feels like they’ve been doing this their whole life, i mean there were zero awkwardness, with the way they interact and show facial expressions, professional i must say. i am really loving the debate part too
— R ; 밍구리 (@mingyulistic) July 16, 2023
— K-pop News Writer
Featured Image: Hayley hoped she and her co-stars would be good guests for Joshua’s and Vernon’s first interview. Source: YouTube/SEVENTEEN’s official YouTube channel.)
