With his sly acting style and cheerful energy, actor Pyo Ji-hoon makes his presence felt as Seungho, the younger brother of Seungmin (Kwon Sang Woo), in the film "Heartman."
"Heartman" is a comedy about a returned man, Seungmin (Kwon Sang Woo), who struggles to keep hold of a first love he meets again but acquires a secret he can never tell her.
Actor Pyo Ji-hoon, who has repeatedly played supporting, scene-stealing roles in various works, asserts his presence on screen through "Heartman." The Seungho played by Pyo Ji-hoon is zero on tact but warmest in heart — Seungmin (Kwon Sang Woo)'s younger brother Seungho — who helps his brother Seungmin run a musical instrument shop and is always by his side through thick and thin. When Seungmin reunites with his long-time first love Bona and harbors a secret he cannot tell, Seungho pours every effort into keeping that secret. But his innate lack of sense and innocence cause him to make more mistakes the more he tries to help, and his unpredictably bungling charm keeps exploding.
In particular, the bickering brotherly chemistry with his brother Seungmin, felt even in the released stills, is another viewing highlight in "Heartman." Scenes created by the clash of very different personalities produce natural laughter while conveying the realistic emotions unique to a brotherly relationship, adding vitality to the film.
At a recent production briefing, Pyo Ji-hoon said, "Seungho tries hard to hide his brother's secret but is a character who keeps making mistakes because he's naturally lacking in sense," and added, "On set the director allowed ideas to be freely offered, so I was able to act comfortably and enjoyably." The lovable accident-maker Seungho, completed with Pyo Ji-hoon's unique charm, is expected to become a core comedy point in the film.
"Heartman," in which actor Pyo Ji-hoon as Seungho shows his colorful charms, will be in theaters nationwide on Jan. 14.
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