Lee Je-hoon noted that the image of soju has changed because of his work.
On the morning of 24th, a production briefing for the film "Big Deal" was held at the Megabox Coex in Seoul. Attending the event were lead actors Yoo Hae-jin, Lee Je-hoon, Son Hyun-joo, and Choi Young-jun.
Big Deal (distributed by SHOWBOX, produced by The Lamp) depicts the story of Jong-rok (played by Yoo Hae-jin), the chief financial officer of a soju company whose life revolves around it, battling against In-beom (played by Lee Je-hoon), an employee of a global investment firm focused solely on profit, during the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Yoo Hae-jin portrayed the chief financial officer Pyo Jong-rok, who sacrifices himself to prevent the bankruptcy of KUKBO, showing deep loyalty while also possessing a straightforward side. However, he faces a great crisis when he meets employee In-beom from the global investment firm. Lee Je-hoon played the capable employee Choi In-beom, who comes to understand Jong-rok's dedication to the company and experiences change while spending time with him, even learning to appreciate drinking soju with colleagues after work.
In the film, Yoo Hae-jin, who acted in drinking scenes, said, "In the development, a new soju product is introduced with the concept of 'smooth and fresh,' emphasizing taste. I acted in a way that made it seem enjoyable to drink it. I like drinking soju, so it was not difficult for me to enjoy it. I hope viewers think, 'I want to have a glass of soju' while watching our movie."
Lee Je-hoon also showcased his drinking acting, saying, "I'm not good at drinking, so I have the image of soju being bitter and tough, but through this work, drinking soju feels sweet as I do it with the spirit of 'cheers.' I gradually got used to it and started wanting more soju. If that feeling of 'I really want to try that soju' gets conveyed to the audience, that will be the happiest moment for me."
Meanwhile, "Big Deal" is set to be released on June 3rd.
[Photo] Reporter Jo Eun-jeong
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