"Gunche" director Yeon Sang-ho revealed an episode about his first meeting with Jun Ji-hyun.
On the morning of the 6th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul, a production presentation for the film "Gunche" was held. Director Yeon Sang-ho, leading actress Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Changwook, Shin Hyun-been, Kim Shin-rock, Go Soo and others attended the event.
"Gunche" (director Yeon Sang-ho, distributed by SHOWBOX, produced by WOWPOINT·Smilegate, co-produced by Midnight Studio) is a work that depicts the desperate fight of isolated survivors inside a building sealed off by a mysterious infectious outbreak against infected people who evolve into unpredictable forms. It heralds a new evolution of the zombie genre while being Yeon Sang-ho's new work after "Train to Busan," "The Face," and "Hell".
Director Yeon Sang-ho is expected to announce the birth of a new species different from existing zombies through "Gunche," once again demonstrating the evolution of the genre. In addition, Jun Ji-hyun, returning to the screen for the first time in 11 years since "Assassination," along with Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Changwook, Shin Hyun-been, Kim Shin-rock and Go Soo form a dazzling lineup that raises expectations by name alone, and they are expected to show a powerful and fresh ensemble.
Director Yeon Sang-ho recalled, "When I had my first meeting with actress Jun Ji-hyun, we met at a café. The moment I entered the café I thought, 'Huh? Why is a movie playing?' My eyes suddenly saw a movie, so I looked for the cause and found that a movie actress was sitting there. Jun Ji-hyun... just that alone made me feel like the air itself was cinematic."
Jun Ji-hyun returns to the screen after 11 years in Yeon Sang-ho's new film "Gunche." She delivered a passionate performance as Kwon Se-jung, a biotechnologist and leader of the survivors.
Director Yeon Sang-ho praised, "Through the works Jun Ji-hyun has shown so far, there are titles like 'My Sassy Girl' and 'Assassination,' and it's rare to find an actor who can show such a wide spectrum of acting." "What surprised me while working this time was that in 'Gunche' she compressed and showed this wide spectrum of acting. Throughout the film she was cynical at times, playful at others, and serious at moments. Those feelings were condensed to compress the spectrum shown over time into a single film. She's not a great actor for no reason, and she's not a superstar for no reason. I felt there were reasons for everything," he said, sparing no praise.
Meanwhile, "Gunche" is scheduled to be released in May.
[Photo] Min Kyung-hoon reporter
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