From Hwang Dong-man to Seo Young-cheol..Koo Kyo-hyun: "Nothing Has Changed Despite Increased Recognition" [Khan★Interview] ①

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• Invited for Midnight Screening at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival..Interview with Director Koo Kyo-hyun of the film 'COLONY'

Actor Koo Kyo-hyun stated that nothing has changed for him even after his recognition has increased.

On the 16th (local time), Koo Kyo-hyun held an interview for the film 'COLONY' (directed by Yeon Sang-ho) at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, in the afternoon, sharing stories related to the work. The film 'COLONY' was invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and met audiences at the Grand Lumière Hall through its official screening on the 15th.

'COLONY' is a film about isolated survivors inside a building sealed off by an unidentified infectious outbreak, fighting against infected individuals evolving in unpredictable forms. Director Yeon Sang-ho, a 'Cannes regular,' was invited to the Cannes Film Festival for the fourth time, starting with his first feature-length animation 'King of Pigs' (2012, Directors' Fortnight), followed by 'Train to Busan' (2016, Midnight Screening section), and 'Peninsula' (2020, Official Selection). Director Yeon Sang-ho, who has left a strong impression on the global film industry with genre films that add a Korean-style zombie genre and original twists, once again demonstrated the prowess of the father of Korean zombies through 'COLONY'.

Koo Kyo-hyun plays the role of Dr. Seo Young-cheol, a biologist who caused the infectious outbreak in the film, acting as a villain with a new look never seen before.

Koo Kyo-hyun is receiving love by showing various sides of himself amidst a busy schedule, following 'If We Were' last year, the currently airing JTBC drama 'Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness,' and the upcoming release of 'COLONY.' When asked if he feels his increased recognition, Koo Kyo-hyun said, "Yes. It's too amazing. It's still amazing. It's the feeling of 'Wow, they know me here too?' Last night, I went out, and people recognizing me, calling my name, kept surprising me. It's a surprising emotion, and I'm trying to enjoy it a bit."

When asked if anything has changed for him after his recognition increased, Koo Kyo-hyun joked, "I haven't changed. The feeling of coming to the Cannes Film Festival for the first time is similar to when I first went to the Busan International Film Festival. If anything has changed, is it my fee?"

Koo Kyo-hyun answered, "My attitude when I first started acting and when I played Seo Young-cheol in 'COLONY' is exactly the same. I haven't changed, and I think that's good."

Shin Hyun-bin, who has worked with Koo Kyo-hyun on several projects and is actually close to him, said, "Even watching from the side, I don't see any change. If anything, he seems to care for people more than before. Even though Senior Koo Kyo-hyun isn't the type to show off, being with him makes me think, 'He's being considerate of me,' which made Koo Kyo-hyun puff up his chest."

Meanwhile, 'COLONY,' first unveiled through the Cannes Film Festival, will be released domestically on the 21st.

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