The film 'Believe' (investment/supply: HL Holdings, planning: Cheil Worldwide, distribution: CGV, production: Big Wave Entertainment, co-production: Magic Hour Film, Heyday Production, directors: Lee Jong-suk, Ra Hee-chan, Park Beom-soo), which attracted significant attention just for the fact that three top-tier directors have come together, is finally being released.
'Believe' will have its exclusive release at CGV on the 17th. This film, which will dispel the boring heat wave in one go, is an omnibus created by Lee Jong-suk, Ra Hee-chan, and Park Beom-soo.
It was born as a thriller, black comedy, and human drama, coming together in a trilogy. The cast is also impressive. Kang Ki-young, Park Ho-san, Go Chang-seok, Seo Hyun, Lee Han-wi, Lee Jeong-ha, Jo Dal-hwan, Kwon Yoo-na, and others, all top actors who are active in different fields with distinct styles, gathered for one reason: 'faith.' 'Believe' is a film that begins with faith and ends with faith. The ending is adorned by Wendy (WENDY). Time for contemplation on 'faith' is filled by her song 'Fly.'
Part 1: 'No one is here'
Director Lee Jong-suk, who portrayed intricate psychology in 'Negotiation' featuring Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, approaches us coldly once again. The question he poses, 'Can you believe what you cannot see?' is thrown out, followed by an SUV racing through the fog, and part 1 begins with a phone call. 'No one is here' is a thriller filled with twists and turns. The role of detective Tae-soo is played by the lively romantic comedy specialist Kang Ki-young. Rumor has it that he showcases a 180-degree different performance compared to his previous image. In the tension where reality and delusion intersect, the audience will also find themselves questioning 'what to believe' and experiencing a gripping immersion.
Part 2: 'Looking at the end'
Can we truly see the end? Perhaps it is a universal question, perhaps it is a daily affirmation, maybe it is life's greatest task; knowing all this, we still cannot see the end. However, challenges are possible. Part 2 is a story related to such everyday achievements. Given the popularity of the subject, national actor Go Chang-seok appears, teaming up with Girls' Generation's Seo Hyun. The genre is hard to define due to the mixture of melodrama, horror, fantasy, action, and more; the music is also diverse. Each BGM spans various scenes from swing melodies of jazz, rumba, mambo, to hard rock, enhancing the daring imagination that crosses genres.
Part 3: 'Ice God'
The 'faith' that lacks youth may be like a Kedehun without its 'golden.' The saying goes, 'Youth is faith.' Pure faith unfolds on the ice hockey rink. The acting genius Lee Jeong-ha, with a charming pure smile, flies around the rink this time. Unlike in the drama 'Moving,' he does not actually fly, but skates on ice. After hitting a puck the size of a fist repeatedly and breaking sticks toughly, he encounters the greatest rival of his life and learns something.
Part 3, 'God of the Rink,' is a true human drama, a work that director Park Beom-soo took on after much deliberation. The essay 'Korea also plays ice hockey' was a significant factor in the decision. Having captured delicate emotional expressions in 'Single in Seoul,' it is anticipated what sensibility he will bring forth this time. At the end of part 3, the 'Believe' symbol appears, and at that moment, Wendy's voice flows out.
Part 4: 'Time of Reflection'
What does faith mean to you? With this question, the song begins. The lyrics speak of getting back up and finally soaring high; it's the journey of 'faith,' and Wendy (WENDY) says, 'Let's believe in me.'
The directors, actors, and production team have all put their respective 'faith' into this project, which is regarded as a rare attempt in the industry. 'Believe' will be exclusively screened at CGV from the 17th to the 30th, with reservations available from the 9th. The running time is 37 minutes.
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