Actor Jo Woo-jin revealed a moment he was moved by the film "Boss" at the 30th Busan International Film Festival.
On the afternoon of the 18th, an open talk for the 30th Busan International Film Festival was held at the Busan Cinema Center. At the event, director Ra Hee-chan of the film "Boss" (director Ra Hee-chan, produced by HYBE Media Corp., provided/distributed by HYBE Media Corp., Mind Mark) and lead actors Jo Woo-jin, Park Ji-hwan, Lee Gyu-hyung and Hwang Woo-seul-hye attended and talked about the work.
"Boss" is a comic action film that depicts the desperate showdown of organization members who fiercely "cede" the boss position to each other for the sake of their own dreams ahead of the selection of the next boss, on which the organization's future depends. It is drawing expectations as a comedy featuring trusted actors such as Jo Woo-jin, Jung Kyung-ho, Park Ji-hwan, Lee Gyu-hyung and Hwang Woo-seul-hye.
About the film, Jo Woo-jin said, "Comedy created by circumstances is really fun. The laughs come not only from physical gags but also from ironic situations," expressing confidence.
In particular, he said, "When I used to perform comic plays, I had roles that even cried because of the part. Even so, audiences enjoyed them," and added, "I felt that comedy isn't just about forcing laughs but about approaching situations seriously and finding a comic code in that," saying that he chose "Boss" as an extension of that.
Jo Woo-jin also said, "I took on 'Boss' after the film 'Harbin.' At that time my body and mind were exhausted, but the director persuaded me, saying, 'How about doing a film that heals and purifies people together and makes them laugh,' and I was convinced and worked on it very happily," adding warmth.
"Boss" opens on Oct. 3. The 30th Busan International Film Festival runs through the 26th around the Busan Cinema Center.
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