Koo Kyo-hyun, a member of the "Yeon-niverse"... "It always feels new, like the 50th kiss feels like the first" [Cannes★Interview] ③

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

Actor Koo Kyo-hyun expressed pride and joy in his role as an exclusive actor in the "Yeon-niverse" (Yeon Sang-ho Universe).

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. 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 locked down by an unidentified infectious outbreak, fighting against infected individuals evolving in unpredictable forms. Director Yeon Sang-ho, a regular at Cannes, 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), 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 Seo Young-cheol, a biological doctor who caused the infectious outbreak in the film, acting as a villain with a new look never seen before.

When asked about his impressions of his first visit to Cannes, Koo Kyo-hyun said, "I was nervous because it was the first screening, but seeing the audience applaud from the opening film, I thought, 'This is a festival; let's enjoy it.' They cheered for us so much and welcomed us warmly, and receiving applause completely eased my tension. I watched the film with the mindset of enjoying it. Coming to Cannes, I feel closer to the film 'COLONY'."

Having worked with director Yeon Sang-ho on four films, including 'Peninsula', 'The Wailing', 'The Host: The Gray', and now 'COLONY', Koo Kyo-hyun proudly confirmed his status as a member of the "Yeon-niverse." He is one of the most prolific actors in the "Yeon-niverse." Sharing stories of working multiple times with director Yeon Sang-ho, Koo Kyo-hyun said, "If we had acted too familiarly, the director would not have cast us, and we would not have felt emotions about this work. The director is the same, but every time it's a different character and a different situation, so it's always new," and added with a smile, "It feels like the 50th kiss feels like the first?"

Koo Kyo-hyun also expressed his affection, saying, "Working with director Yeon Sang-ho brings peace of mind. While having precise storyboards and finishing on time at the set is great, the best part is that the director has a better grasp of the script than anyone else. So, he works flexibly and shoots flexibly with the actors, updating in real time. Our filming also evolves in real time."

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

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