The film Wild Sing, directed by Son Jae-gon, which opens on June 3, held its first press screening and showcase.
Wild Sing held its first press screening and showcase on the 18th amid intense interest from the press, critics and audiences. Wild Sing is a comedy film about the three-member mixed dance group Triangle, which once swept the music scene but disbanded overnight after an unexpected incident, mounting a reckless challenge to seize a chance for a comeback 20 years later.
The showcase, staged with the concept "TRIANGLE X SEONGGON : RE:CONNECT," which dealt with the reunion of Triangle and Seonggon after 20 years, was filled with an energy reminiscent of a popular idol's comeback stage. During the main event, Gang Dong-won, who plays Hyun Woo, the leader of Triangle, drew laughs with a relaxed remark that "(even the rival feelings) have been beautified with time," while Oh Jung-se, who plays Seonggon, the perennial No. 2 ballad prince, clashed with the aspiration "this time I expect to be No. 1."
Um Tae-goo, who plays Sang-gu, introduced Triangle's signature song "Love is" as a "bright, refreshing song," further warming the atmosphere, and in a balance game of "5-year-old Gu-sang-gu vs. 5 Gu-sang-gus," Park Ji-hyun, who plays Domi, delivered an overcommitted answer that "there are still a lot of Sang-gu rap parts now, so five people is not good. Being five years old would be better," drawing big laughs. Jaejae, who hosted with her characteristic wit, rallied explosive responses from fandoms "Bbalcho Pa Unit" and "Gondu," raising the mood, and a surprise was also unveiled.
When "Belly Bear," appearing in Hyun Woo's outfit, attempted a headspin, actors who thought he was going to fall were surprised and hurriedly intervened, leading to a brief scuffle. Belly Bear, who played the scene-stealer role, offered a preview of the film's delightful comedy.
Also that day, after the press screening and the first screening, domestic media, critics and directors who saw the film first poured out praise, raising expectations further. A relay of recommendations from fellow directors continued. "A film that makes you laugh once every minute has finally come out!" (director Kim Yong-hoon), "A gift this summer that keeps defying expectations" (director Kang Hyeong-cheol), "Director Son Jae-gon's films are always a specialty restaurant of quirky fun!" (director Lim Soon-rye), "I laughed at the film and my nasolabial folds smoothed out" (director Lee Won-seok), "Sweeps both laughs and emotion!" (director Kim Joo-hwan) and others promised a definite "laugh kick," increasing anticipation.
Real-time audience reactions are also heating up online. Audience members who saw the film early responded explosively: "How long has it been since I laughed so blankly like this!", "I kept giggling and then the running time was over", "It's just crazy. I laughed and cried", "An unexpected development swept through and I laughed hysterically", "Cool Koyote shop and Triangle let's go!" and others.
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