Ji Chang-wook: "Jeon Ji-hyun is a wonderful person... I am so happy to work with her again in the next project" [Cannes★Interview] ③

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• Invited for the Midnight Screening at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival... Interview with Ji Chang-wook on the film 'COLONY'

Actor Ji Chang-wook expressed his feelings about working with Jeon Ji-hyun and said he is happy to be working together on their next project as well.

On the 16th (local time), Ji Chang-wook 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 sealed off by an unidentified infectious outbreak, fighting against infected individuals who evolve 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 power of the father of Korean zombies through 'COLONY'.

In the film, Ji Chang-wook plays Choi Hyun-seok, a security team employee at the Dong-woori Building, working alongside his sister Hyun-hee (played by Kim Shin-rok) and portraying the honest psychology of humans.

Ji Chang-wook shared his impressions of attending the Cannes Film Festival for the first time, stating, "I watched the film for the first time at the Lumière Hall. I was very nervous and felt an indescribable emotion. I watched the film while sweating in that state. When will I be able to come to Cannes again? I tried to see as many people as possible. It was so moving that so many audiences watched our film and applauded us. I would like to thank 'COLONY' once again."

Ji Chang-wook was surprised by the enthusiastic cheers from many fans who called out his name on the 'COLONY' red carpet. Ji Chang-wook explained, "I was so grateful. We took photos together, signed autographs, and I did everything I could. I was told I could provide fan service from the moment I got out of the car until the end of the red carpet. There was plenty of time, and it was nice to be able to be together in a relaxed atmosphere."

Ji Chang-wook, who worked with Jeon Ji-hyun for the first time on 'COLONY', will also be working with her on their next project, 'Human Kumiho'. Ji Chang-wook said, "Jeon Ji-hyun herself is so wonderful. She has been my idol since I was young, and she is such a senior. She is very cool and stylish. She is great on set and off set. I feel that she is a senior and a great actress." He added, "Working together itself is another precious experience and memory for me. It is truly wonderful and an honor."

Ji Chang-wook added, "While filming 'COLONY', I heard that I would be working with senior Jeon Ji-hyun on 'Human Kumiho'. This is the first time I have worked with her consecutively, so I thought, 'This can happen, it's so great.' Even within 'Human Kumiho', she looks so wonderful, and I can't wait to show her off."

Meanwhile, 'COLONY', which was first unveiled through the Cannes Film Festival, will be released in Korea on the 21st.

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