"Heartman" actor Kwon Sang Woo showed a human fondness for junior P.O.
On the morning of the 11th at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University station in Seoul, a production briefing for the film "Heartman" took place. Attending were lead actors Kwon Sang Woo, Moon Chae-won, Park Ji-hwan, Pyo Ji-hoon (P.O.), director Choi Won-seop, and others.
"Heartman" (director Choi Won-seop, distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by Movierock·Like M Company) is a comedy film about Seung-min, the man who returned (played by Kwon Sang Woo), who struggles to keep his first love Bo-na (played by Moon Chae-won) once he meets her again, but a secret he can never tell her arises. It is a work from production company Movierock, which produced titles that surpassed 5 million viewers such as "Midnight Runners," "Pilot," and "Sweet and Sour: 7510," and reunites comedy specialist director Choi Won-seop with hitman Kwon Sang Woo; Moon Chae-won returns with a first-love vibe, Park Ji-hwan, who has shown a strong presence in every work, and scene-stealer Pyo Ji-hoon join, raising expectations.
Kwon Sang Woo delivered a passionate performance as Seung-min, who gives up his dream of becoming a musician and runs a musical instrument shop. One day his legendary first love Bo-na appears before him, instantly reviving feelings and excitement that had cooled, and his daily life becomes uncontrollably shaken. Director Choi Won-seop, who specializes in comedy, and Kwon Sang Woo, who led the success of the "Hitman" series, reunite with "Heartman," announcing the birth of another trusted pairing.
Pyo Ji-hoon played Seung-ho, the mischievous younger brother who runs the musical instrument shop with Seung-min, sharing brotherly chemistry with Kwon Sang Woo.
Kwon Sang Woo said, "The role from the college years was not easy. We performed it ourselves, portraying a rock band role together with actor Park Ji-hwan. I even grew my hair long, and I think that scene itself is an early advantage and a fun point for the audience."
Pyo Ji-hoon laughed, "I didn't see senior's hairpiece at all during filming. Then at a technical screening I saw him and he looked happy there. He seemed to enjoy wearing the long hair and playing a bit of a college student role. I think you will feel that when you watch the film."
Pyo Ji-hoon said, "I had seen senior Kwon Sang Woo's works so much that I was nervous at the first shoot," adding, "but senior made the set feel very comfortable and lovingly relaxed. He kept giving off that energy, so filming was very comfortable and fun."
Kwon Sang Woo said, "I felt that P.O. is shy. I also maintained that while filming, and there was a moment when we improvised in a scene filmed with just the two of us. It was a scene where, in an awkward state, I ad-libbed how to deal with Ji-hoon. Even so, I felt it was good that he did it," adding, "After watching the film, my first impression was that he is very lovable and acts very well; if I were a woman, I would want to date a boyfriend like that. If I had a boyfriend like that in college, I would be happy. P.O. himself is so lovable," he praised without reservation.
Meanwhile, "Heartman" will be released as the first comedy of the new year on Jan. 14 next year.
[Photo] reporter Min Kyung-hoon
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