Director Kang Hyung-Cheol of 'Hi Five' shared his thoughts on the Yoo Ah-In risk.
On the 26th, a press preview and media conference for the film 'Hi Five' (directed by Kang Hyung-Cheol, distributed by NEW, produced by Annapurna Pictures) took place at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Seoul. Attendees included Director Kang Hyung-Cheol, actors Lee Jae-In, Ahn Jae-Hong, Ra Mi-Ran, Kim Hee-Won, Oh Jung-Se, and Park Jin-Young.
Set to be released domestically on May 30 (Friday), the film 'Hi Five' depicts the story of five individuals who, by chance, gain different superpowers through organ transplants and encounter those who seek to exploit their abilities.
There was also mention of Yoo Ah-In, who plays the hipster unemployed 'Gi-Dong' character, capable of controlling all electronic devices with a finger snap. Yoo Ah-In was charged with violating the Act on the Control of Narcotics for administering propofol 181 times from 2020 to 2022 and illegally receiving sleeping pills 44 times under another person's name from 2021 to 2022. He was sentenced to one year in prison with a two-year probation, fined 2 million won, ordered to pay 1.548 million won in restitution, complete 80 hours of community service, and attend 40 hours of drug treatment lectures before being released. However, the prosecution has filed an appeal, and a ruling from the Supreme Court is pending.
Regarding the decision to proceed with the release despite such risks, Director Kang noted, "(Our work) is not a single film. Many people have devoted their lives and put in significant effort. As you can see, I believe the shining actors bring great effort and joy to the film. I dare say that it is a film that sincerely contains a lot of time and effort. It is a genuine film."
He further emphasized, "There is the joy of the shining actors' delightful and cheerful performances, and also the enjoyment of the film itself. If there are concerns about the Yoo Ah-In risk, I confidently assert that they will be more than offset."
Speaking cautiously about the stylish character played by Yoo Ah-In, he said, "There have been moments where I received assistance during the fitting process for the costumes. It's not just for one actor, but I often consult with the actors when fitting costumes. I believe actors should wear comfortable clothes in their daily activities. So, I usually discuss with others here when selecting outfits."
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