The team of the film "Upstairs People" kept hundreds waiting and did not offer even a single apology.
On the morning of the 19th, an open talk for the film "Upstairs People" (director Ha Jung-woo), invited to the 30th Busan International Film Festival (30th BIFF), was held on the outdoor stage of Busan Cinema Center. Director and actor Ha Jung-woo and lead actors Gong Hyo-jin and Kim Dong-wook attended the event and spoke with Baek Eun-ha, director of the Actor Research Institute, about the work.
The open talk, which had been announced in advance, was scheduled to start at 11 a.m. and run until 11:50 a.m., but Baek, who took the microphone, asked the audience for understanding, saying the actors seemed likely to be a few minutes late due to traffic congestion.
The actors arrived at 11:15 a.m., 15 minutes later than the promised time. The event started without a word of apology and naturally concluded around 11:43 a.m.
Because the outdoor stage at Busan Cinema Center had other events scheduled afterward, the program could not run overtime. However, since they took away many people's valuable time, it would have been right to do their best to keep within the scheduled time.
At the close of the event, Ha Jung-woo said, "It feels like the weather has cooled enough to fully enjoy this film festival, so I hope you enjoy Busan along with the film," and added, "There is a line by Hani in the film that says, 'Life should really be lived enjoyably.' It's a common saying, but it seems more important as you get older. I hope you truly enjoy and make the most of today, this moment."
He seemed to have spent his day diligently, but his attitude toward respecting the audience's day appeared lacking.
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