Director Lee Sang-geun of the film 'Pretty Crazy' hints at another 'Lee Sang-geun syndrome' following 'Exit.'
Director Lee Sang-geun, who wrote and directed the summer blockbuster 'Exit' in 2019, returns to audiences this summer with 'Pretty Crazy' (Directed by Lee Sang-geun, provided/distributed by CJ ENM, produced by Oyu Naekang).
'Pretty Crazy' is a devilish comedy film that depicts the struggles of a young unemployed man, Gil-gu (played by Ahn Bo-hyun), who gets entangled in an extraordinary part-time job watching Seon-ji (played by Lim Yoona), who wakes up as a devil every dawn.
Director Lee Sang-geun previously portrayed the cheerful struggle of a young unemployed man, Yong-nam, and an ordinary office worker, Ui-ju, as they overcome disasters through relatable situations in 'Exit.' By depicting the journey of an innocent yet dream-chasing ordinary character overcoming challenges, the film resonated with audiences, attracting 9.42 million viewers and ranking as the highest-grossing film of the summer of 2019, giving rise to the new term 'Lee Sang-geun syndrome.'
Director Lee Sang-geun is expected to unleash his creative imagination blooming within ordinary daily life through the film 'Pretty Crazy.' While maintaining a similar flow to 'Exit,' this film also contains its own uniqueness.
"I believe that creators embed a lot of themselves into the characters of their works and project onto them. My favorite character is 'a good person.' I experience joy in moments when they grow, change, and find courage," said Director Lee Sang-geun, who aimed to realize this desire in this work by first establishing the character Gil-gu (played by Ahn Bo-hyun) as a young unemployed man, maximizing ordinariness and harmlessness.
In 'Pretty Crazy,' Gil-gu discovers Seon-ji's (played by Lim Yoona) special secret and begins a difficult part-time job of protecting the devil Seon-ji every night. Through this work, he shows growth and courage. Following the fresh character setup of Seon-ji, as we observe the multi-dimensional aspects of Gil-gu changing, audiences may find themselves swept into the film, experiencing the 'Lee Sang-geun syndrome.' Expectations from prospective audiences are high, as this will also be showcased in the upcoming film 'Pretty Crazy,' which will be released in theaters nationwide on August 13.
[Photo] Provided by CJ ENM.
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