‘Giveaway’ Director Kim Hyung-joo talked about actor Yoo Ah-in.

On the afternoon of the 19th, a press conference for the movie ‘Giveaway’ was held at CGV Yongsan I-PARK MALL in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Actors Lee Byung-hun, Ko Chang-seok, Hyun Bong-sik, Moon Jung-hee, Jo Woo-jin, and director Kim Hyung-joo attended the press conference that day.

When asked about his feelings when casting popular actors at the time, from Lee Byung-hun to Yoo Ah-in, director Kim Hyung-joo said, “Senior Lee Byung-hun was cast first, and that alone made me feel like I had the world. I felt that much pressure.”

He also said about actor Yoo Ah-in, “To be honest, as a leading actor, I think it was an irresponsible and disappointing incident. He committed a wrongdoing as a member of society before becoming an actor, and he is currently being punished, so I don‘t think it’s my place to talk about it. If I were to reveal my personal thoughts, it felt like I was trapped in a hellish tunnel. I felt lost because there was nothing I could do. I feel relieved when I see the light of opening at the exit. I‘m also touched,“ he said honestly, drawing attention.

Meanwhile, ‘Gungbu’ is the story of Korea’s greatest Go legend Cho Hun-hyun (played by Lee Byung-hun) who, after losing to his student, challenges for the top once again with his innate competitive spirit. It opens on the 26th.

Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com reporter yyynnn@donga.com

This article is automatically translated using Google AI. If you notice any inaccuracies, please let us know at allkstar@donga.com.