The film "Project Y," which has risen to first place in advance ticket reservations among January releases and is receiving heated anticipation ahead of its release (director Lee Hwan, provided by Plus M Entertainment·Pencher Invest Co., Ltd., distributed by Plus M Entertainment, planned by WOWPOINT·Climax Studio, produced by Climax Studio·WOWPOINT, co-produced by Plus M Entertainment) unveiled three viewing points delivered by the director and actors.
#1. "I wanted to make a film like a parade of diverse characters" Desire overflows and individuality abounds! Seven characters, seven colors: attractive character play and the actors' insane performances!
The crime entertaining movie "Project Y," which is set to open the new year at the box office, presents three viewing points as told by the director and actors ahead of its release. "Project Y" tells the story of Miseon and Dogyeong, who dreamed of a different tomorrow amid the dazzling city, and end up on the brink of life stealing black money and gold bullion, triggering a series of events.
First, the film's first viewing point is the "characters." Seven characters—Miseon (Han So-hee), who risks danger dreaming of an ordinary life; her close friend and companion in a desperate choice, Dogyeong (Jeon Jong-seo); Gayoung (Kim Shin-rock), who seizes an opportunity that arises; Hwangso (Jung Young-joo), who handles everything cruelly; Seokgu (Lee Jae Kyoon), who follows his instincts driven by desire; Hakyeong (Yoo Ah), who holds information that shakes everything; and the ultimate evil Tosa-jang (Kim Sung-Cheol)—become entangled around black money and gold bullion, captivating the audience with their diverse charms. Director Lee Hwan said he likes observing people in everyday life and that the starting point of the film was curiosity about human desire. He added, "As I developed the story, I wanted to make a film like a parade of various characters," raising expectations for the feast of characters in "Project Y." The actors' passionate performances portraying these strong, distinctive characters are also noteworthy. Reviews after the recent press screening praised the actors' performances that perfectly synced with their characters, saying things like "108 minutes of watching actors is a treat" (News Culture reporter Noh Gyu-min), "powerful character play that leaves a strong impression!" (OSEN reporter Yoo Soo-yeon), "great visuals and crazy acting" (The Outlaws director Heo Myung-haeng), and "I lost track of time because of all the wonderful performances in 'Project Y'" (actor Kang Seung-hyun), with unanimous acclaim from the media and celebrities, heightening anticipation for their roles in the film.
#2. "The moment of finding the gold bullion is joyful, but from then on they start being chased" An unpredictable story that compels immersion! A crime entertaining movie with a running time that flies by!
The second viewing point is the fast-paced story development that maximizes the fun of the crime entertaining genre. The story of Miseon and Dogyeong, who lose everything the moment the different life they dreamed of is within reach, takes an unpredictable turn when they learn of Tosa-jang's black money. In particular, the moment the two discover Tosa-jang's gold bullion expands the scale of the incident and foreshadows more intriguing events, increasing immersion. Regarding this, Jeon Jong-seo said, "The moment of finding the gold bullion is personally my favorite scene. The incident has occurred, but it's impressive to see them discover the glittering lump of gold bullion and rejoice with Miseon. The moment they find the gold bullion is joyful, but from then on they have to deal with the aftermath, and the story of the two being chased begins," further arousing curiosity about the fun "Project Y" will offer.
#3. "Music with cinematic quality," "a feeling like a third zone," "a life walking without right answers" Miseon and Dogyeong's chemistry offers "watching pleasure," and Gray's music promises "listening pleasure" in the opening!
The final viewing point is the sensory opening scene that immediately reveals the color of "Project Y." The opening, in which Miseon and Dogyeong walk leisurely through an underpass lit by colorful lights while Gray, the music director, worked on the score and the OST "FOOL FOR YOU" sung by Hwasa plays, instantly captivates the eyes and ears and draws the audience into the film. Director Lee Hwan said the opening scene is an homage to Millennium Mambo and requested from Gray "music with a cinematic quality, like a classic film." He added that when he thought of a vocalist who suited the music, he collaborated with Hwasa, and thanks to that a good piece of music was completed. He also said, "I wanted to create a sense of a third zone, neither Korea, nor Hong Kong, nor New York," describing the tunnel as one of the spaces embodying that intention. Han So-hee said of the scene of the two walking through the tunnel, "I remember the part where two friends trying to change their lives walk forward wondering how we will live from now on, walking without right answers," stimulating curiosity about the opening that most concisely captures the mood of "Project Y."
The crime entertaining movie "Project Y," which drew heated attention by rising to first place in advance ticket reservations among January releases even before its opening, will be in theaters on Jan. 21.<
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