The well-known and trusted actor Kang Ha-neul presents the most daring character of his filmography in the movie 'Streaming.'
The movie 'Streaming' is a thriller in which the top subscriber crime channel streamer 'Woo-sang (Kang Ha-neul)' discovers a clue in an unresolved serial murder case and tracks down the perpetrator while broadcasting the process live.
With a powerful character portrayal, Kang Ha-neul, boasting a thousand faces, draws another new face in the movie 'Streaming.' Kang Ha-neul has previously portrayed a variety of youthful characters, including 'Kyeong-jae,' who excels in 'Twenty,' 'Hye-yeol,' a passionate police cadet in 'Midnight Runners,' and 'Jeong-yeol,' who embodies intelligence, looks, and awkwardness in '30 Days,' providing many with laughter through his distinctive realism and comedic performance. In the drama 'When the Camellia Blooms,' he flawlessly embodied the pure and earnest character 'Hwang Yong-sik,' sweeping numerous awards, including the Baeksang Arts Awards that year.
He shines even in genre pieces, playing the only witness 'Hyun-woo,' falsely accused in the taxi driver murder case in the film 'The Trial,' and 'Jin-seok,' a brother suspicious of his transformed brother amid recurring dreams and reality in 'Midnight Runners,' leaving a strong impression on the audience. He later expanded his presence globally by showcasing an impactful character as 'Dae-ho' in Netflix's 'Squid Game Season 2.'
With exceptional acting skills showcasing diverse and varied appearances, Kang Ha-neul presents an unlimited character transformation as the crime channel streamer 'Woo-sang' in the movie 'Streaming.' 'Woo-sang' is a streamer enjoying overwhelming popularity on the cutthroat streaming platform 'Waege,' where only the number one can monopolize all the sponsorship money.
Kang Ha-neul, fitting the confident character of 'Woo-sang,' sheds his good image to embody a cocky mood and rebelliousness. He equipped himself with a hairstyle that expresses his habit of sweeping his hair back and intense tattoos, adding depth to 'Woo-sang's' image. Growing anxious due to the emergence of competitors, he aims to reclaim the top spot by tracking the currently trending 'Clothing Hem Serial Murder Case' in real-time. However, while pursuing clues about the perpetrator, he faces unexpected dangers, causing everything to deviate from his expectations. Kang Ha-neul vividly conveys the fluctuating emotions and actions of 'Woo-sang,' creating an addictive performance that keeps viewers glued to the screen.
When portraying 'Woo-sang,' Kang Ha-neul noted that he focused on capturing the 'live' aspect, saying, 'I thought that if I filled the skeleton of the script with real live performance, the movie would look more attractive. I boldly expressed the fluctuating personality so that the audience would find it entertaining.' He also immersed himself in 'Woo-sang's' confident, narcissistic nature, contemplating, 'What if I were really hosting this broadcast?' After much thought, he shared the backstory of how the iconic line, 'Alright, everyone, now we're really going,' came to life through improvisation, highlighting his deep commitment to this character.
The film 'Streaming,' where you can meet the intense and daring transformation of Kang Ha-neul as a maniacal streamer, will be released in theaters on March 21.
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