The movie 'Victory', directed by Kim Hyung-joo and provided and distributed by Vipoem Studio Co., Ltd., produced by Movie Company Wolgwang Co., Ltd., and co-produced by BH Entertainment, is set to be released on March 26 (Wednesday). It has been receiving hot responses after revealing its official poster and trailer, and it adds to the anticipation by unveiling stills showing the high synchronicity between Lee Byung-hun and the real-life figure Jo Hoon-hyun.
A comparison photo between Lee Byung-hun, who plays Jo Hoon-hyun in the movie 'Victory', and the real-life Go champion Jo Hoon-hyun has been released. In the stills released this time, Lee Byung-hun portrays not only the appearance but also meticulously expresses the tension felt during the actual matches of Jo Hoon-hyun. From the cautious moves of each game to the unique actions of an aggressive strategist trying to overpower the opponent, his performance perfectly raises expectations for the thrilling matches to unfold in the film.
In particular, Lee Byung-hun, who has set records with every role he has taken on, is already being spotlighted as a point of interest in 'Victory' for how he will portray the legendary Go player Jo Hoon-hyun, whom he must act with precision down to his finger joints.
Lee Byung-hun said, 'I met Jo Hoon-hyun directly before filming, and he asked me to hold the Go stones correctly. So I received guidance from active professional Go players.' In fact, at the filming site of 'Victory', professional Go players have been present each time to enhance the film's realism.
The movie 'Victory' is directed by Kim Hyung-joo, who also directed 'The Sheriff', and produced by Movie Company Wolgwang, known for works like 'Conspiracy' and 'The Prosecutor'. Alongside Lee Byung-hun, notable actors such as Go Chang-seok, Hyun Bong-sik, Moon Jeong-hee, and Kim Kang-hoon are set to appear, promising a high level of quality. Additionally, the dramatic story depicts the challenges and confrontations between Jo Hoon-hyun, who has emerged as a national hero at the pinnacle of his life, and the prodigious Go genius Lee Chang-ho, igniting the competitive spirit of audiences this spring in theaters.
'Victory', which has been crafted by hundreds of staff with the goal of theatrical release, tells the story of Korea's greatest Go legend Jo Hoon-hyun (played by Lee Byung-hun) challenging the summit once more after being defeated in a match against a disciple due to his innate competitive spirit. It will be released in theaters on March 26 (Wednesday).
[Photo] Vipoem Studio Co., Ltd., Korea Baduk Association