Jan. 14 (Wed) 2026 the film 'Heartman,' which will fill theaters in the new year with laughter, features Park Ji-hwan and Kwon Sang Woo delivering unprecedented comic synergy.
The film 'Heartman' (director Choi Won-seop, distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by Movielock·Like M Company) is a comedy in which Seung-min (Kwon Sang Woo), the returned man, struggles to not lose the first love he reunites with, but a secret he can never tell her leads to ensuing events.
Actor Park Ji-hwan, who has steadily built his presence in South Korea's comedy genre, once again cements his distinctive presence through the film 'Heartman.' Known for roles that precisely captured character tone in The Outlaws series, Boss and Handsome Guys, Park Ji-hwan, who has left a strong impression with his performances, will meet audiences in this film as a character who combines humor and humanity.
In 'Heartman,' Won-dae is a long-time friend who spent his youth in a band with Seung-min (Kwon Sang Woo) during college. He is the first to notice the secret Seung-min (Kwon Sang Woo) is hiding and stays by his side, and the natural back-and-forth born from the two characters' long relationship creates spontaneous laughter throughout the film, adding vitality to the story's flow.
The released stills of Won-dae (Park Ji-hwan) vividly capture the diverse faces of the character Park Ji-hwan completed. From scenes of him playing instruments on stage and revealing past passion to sincere moments of giving advice to a friend with an untellable secret, the Won-dae (Park Ji-hwan) character itself is fully reflected in the stills. Unexaggerated expressions and gestures and life-like details highlight Park Ji-hwan's distinctive acting texture and further raise audience expectations.
Director Choi Won-seop said of Park Ji-hwan, "He is a naturally comic actor," expressing his trust in the actor's reliable comic sensibility. Park Ji-hwan completes balanced laughter through stable rapport with Kwon Sang Woo, and the chemistry the two actors create is expected to deliver natural empathy and delightful entertainment to audiences simultaneously.
The film 'Heartman,' which showcases Park Ji-hwan's reality-based acting and buoyant charm, opens nationwide on Jan. 14 (Wed).<
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