‘Guitar Man’ Lee Sun-jung recalled working with the late Kim Sae-ron.

On the morning of the 21st, a press conference for the movie ‘Guitar Man’ was held at Lotte Cinema World Tower 20 in Songpa-gu, Seoul.Actor and director Lee Sun-jung and director Kim Jong-myeon attended the press conference that day.

On this day, Lee Sun-jung recalled working with the late Kim Sae-ron and said, “While working, I had to keep seeing Sae-ron’s face.That was hard.It even appeared in my dreams.That was the hardest part.” She continued, “We should have sat here together and spent time together, but I feel embarrassed and sorry that I came alone.I cried a little while watching the movie, and even after watching it a thousand times while editing, I still think that Kim Sae-ron’s story is truly pitiful.”



He also added, “At the time of casting, another actor was almost planned.When I asked if it would be okay to meet Kim Sae-ron one last time, there were some who tried to dissuade me.I was worried that even if I filmed, it wouldn’t be released.It’s true that there were people who tried to dissuade me because they thought that if the problem wasn’t resolved, it might not be released and would be buried.”

When asked why she cast the late Kim Sae-ron, Lee Sun-jung added, “But Sae-ron showed her passion for movies at the meeting.I really liked that.It was really sad.Because I was grateful that my friend, who could have appeared in a better movie, showed her passion in my movie.I was worried, but I just pushed through.Because of her passion and bright smile at the meeting, I decided to do what I believed.”

Last February, the late Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.On May 18, 2022, Kim Sae-ron was driving after drinking in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and crashed into a guardrail and a tree several times.Kim Sae-ron, who had been in self-reflection due to this incident, planned to return as an actress by filming the movie ‘Guitar Man’, but unfortunately, this movie will remain as her last work.

Meanwhile, ‘Guitar Man’ is a musical film depicting the loss, love, and journey of a genius guitarist who tries to find hope through music and connections even in the midst of a difficult reality.It will be released on the 30th.

Reporter Yoonna Choi com Donga.com yyynnn@donga

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