The production story of the movie 'Victory,' which has drawn attention due to the meeting of actors Yoo Ah-in and Lee Byung-hun, has been captured.
On the 11th, the team of the movie 'Victory' (directed by Kim Hyung-joo, provided/distributed by BiPoem Studio, produced by Film Company Wolgwang, co-produced by BH Entertainment) released a production video.
'Victory' is a film that depicts the story of the Republic of Korea's top Go legend, Cho Hun-hyun (Lee Byung-hun), who, after losing to his disciple, challenges himself once again to reach the pinnacle with his inherent competitive spirit. The released production video introduces the behind-the-scenes of the filming and direction of 'Victory' in line with each title, heightening the anticipation of prospective viewers.
First, in the "'Victory' is a challenge" segment, one can glimpse the determination of the production team and actors regarding the significant challenge of adapting the true story of Cho Hun-hyun, a living legend in the Go community, into a film. The movie 'Victory,' which deals with the tense rivalry between the legendary Cho Hun-hyun, who won a global Go tournament, and his disciple Lee Chang-ho, portrays the meticulous direction of Kim Hyung-joo and the performances of esteemed actors such as Lee Byung-hun, Ko Chang-seok, Hyun Bong-sik, Moon Jung-hee, Kim Kang-hoon, and Jo Woo-jin, enhancing the film's quality.
Lee Byung-hun, who plays the role of Cho Hun-hyun, noted, "I thought it was such a dramatic story that I could really get absorbed in it," explaining his reason for joining 'Victory.' Notably, Lee Byung-hun revealed that he knew nothing about Go before filming 'Victory,' and he received advice directly from Cho Hun-hyun and practiced with professional Go players, demonstrating his extraordinary passion for the movie. Jo Woo-jin, who plays the role of professional Go player Nam Ki-cheol also said, "It felt like he was completely immersed and putting in a lot of effort while filming," allowing us to sense the authenticity of the filming atmosphere.
Next, in the "'Victory' is a movie" segment, the efforts of the production team to implement the film's historical and spatial background are showcased. The cinematographer, art director, costume director, and other film crew noted, "There are so many people who remember that era and details about the characters, so we paid much more attention to the finer points." This attention to detail can also be seen in the costumes of Cho Hun-hyun in the film. To recreate the image of Cho Hun-hyun, who had a keen interest in fashion, the production team prepared about 50 costumes. Lee Byung-hun also remarked, "This is the first film I have ever changed into so many outfits," emphasizing how he was determined not to overlook any detail to achieve a perfect synchronization with Cho Hun-hyun.
Lastly, since it is a work that deals with the legendary match between Cho Hun-hyun and Lee Chang-ho, the "'Victory' is a legendary battle" segment captures the sincere attitude of the production team and actors. The actors, explaining the film's message and its power, added, "'Victory' is a film that anyone, even those who know little about Go, can enjoy tremendously," expressing pride in the notion that it is a well-made movie that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, regardless of gender. 'Victory' is set to be released in theaters nationwide on the 26th.
[Photo] Provided by BiPoem Studio.
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