The film 'Virus' (director Kang Yi-kwan, provided and distributed by Bypoem Studio Co., Ltd.), which features a unique theme of falling in love at the moment of infection with the 'Toxo Virus', is drawing attention as it reveals the second poster and a briefing video about the 'Toxo Virus'.

The film , which depicts the unexpected journey of 'Taek-seon', who is infected with a 100% fatal virus that causes love without reason, along with a single researcher 'Soo-pil', an old classmate 'Yeon-woo', and the only expert who can create a cure 'Lee-kyun', has revealed its second poster and briefing video.

The released second poster captures attention with 'Taek-seon' (Bae Doona) wearing a striking pink protective suit and sporting a lovely smile. The copy "At the moment of infection, one falls in love" hints that her condition is due to the infection, while the diverse appearances of the three men surrounding 'Taek-seon' also draw interest. The blind date 'Soo-pil' (Son Suk-ku), elementary school classmate 'Yeon-woo' (Jang Ki-ha), and 'Toxo Virus' expert 'Lee-kyun' (Kim Yoon-seok) are all featured. The intertwined lives centered around the 'Toxo Virus' and their journey with 'Taek-seon' are garnering attention. Meanwhile, the scene of 'Taek-seon' escaping from an ambulance and running freely among researchers raises curiosity about the spectacular events she will face, having gained confidence and courage from the 'Toxo Virus.'

As the unique theme of the 'Toxo Virus' has been attracting attention even before its release, director Kang Yi-kwan personally conducted a briefing to clarify the audience's curiosity. First, director Kang Yi-kwan revealed that the 'Toxo Virus' is derived from the real parasite 'Toxoplasma gondii', which uses cats as its host. He explained that when infected with the 'Toxo Virus', which manifests symptoms opposite to those of the parasite, the pupils dilate, one feels good for no reason, and favorability toward others increases to the point of being able to fall in love, sparking curiosity. He continued to explain the infection routes and the research purposes for developing a depression treatment, making the explanation of the 'Toxo Virus' easy and interesting, thereby enhancing immersion in the film. Finally, his statement, "Because you might fall in love with someone for no reason due to the 'Toxo Virus', special caution is necessary," further heightens expectations for the film's unique narrative that traverses reality and imagination. The film , which is raising curiosity by revealing the second poster and a briefing video about the 'Toxo Virus', will be in theaters on May 7.

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