"This is Korean Comedy": Jin Seon-gyu and Gong Myung Reunite in 'Husbands' [Comprehensive]

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"This is Korean Comedy."

A former husband and a current husband join forces to rescue their wives, who have been kidnapped by a criminal organization. Actors Jin Seon-gyu, Gong Myung, Kim Ji-seok, Yoon Kyung-ho, Kang Han-na, Lee Da-hee, and Jeon So-min have reunited for the Netflix film 'Husbands'.

On the 15th, a production report conference for the Netflix film 'Husbands' was held at the Ambassador Seoul Fullman Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. Actors Jin Seon-gyu, Gong Myung, Kim Ji-seok, Yoon Kyung-ho, Kang Han-na, Lee Da-hee, Jeon So-min, and director Park Kyu-tae attended the event.

'Husbands' is a comedy-action film depicting the unpredictable rescue operation of a former husband and a current husband who unexpectedly join forces to save their wives, who have been kidnapped by a criminal organization.

Director Park Kyu-tae, who delivered three-dimensional fun and character synergy in the comedy film '6/45' through ironic situations, is set to dynamically portray the desperate struggle of a former husband and a current husband, who seem unable to work together, to rescue their wives in 'Husbands'.

Director Park Kyu-tae stated, "The works I have made so far have focused on the clash of ironic individuals or groups and the situational comedy that arises from it. 'Husbands' is similar in that it is a situational comedy about a current husband and a former husband with a 12-year age gap, but the difference is that it is infused with refreshing action. It expanded into a story of saving family through cooperation."

Jin Seon-gyu and Gong Myung, who starred in the film 'Extreme Job', meet as a former husband and a current husband, respectively, and reunite once again.

Jin Seon-gyu plays the drug squad detective 'Chung-sik'. He said, "I already knew that the director's past works were amazing, and while I was reading the script for 'Husbands' with all that forgotten, I was reading it while already reciting my lines. Just reading the script made it easy to imagine, and it was so fun. I thought it would be even more fun to work with these actors."

Gong Myung plays 'Min-seok', the current husband, who is younger and has a gentler personality than 'Chung-sik'. Regarding his reason for appearing, Gong Myung stated, "I wanted to work with Director Park Kyu-tae."

He further revealed that he had also discussed appearing in Park Kyu-tae's previous work '6/45', but unfortunately, it did not come to fruition. He emphasized, "This time, I felt even more strongly that I had to do it." He then added, regarding his reunion with Jin Seon-gyu after 'Extreme Job', "Just being able to work with him for the second time was a significant meaning in itself, so I had no reason to decline the role."

Jin Seon-gyu said, "I felt that Myung had grown a lot in the meantime. While working together, we became closer, and even when I acted differently each time, Myung accepted it well, so I think we were able to breathe organically together."

Additionally, Gong Myung expressed his affection, saying, "Every time I went to the filming set, I was happy. The time spent with him was too precious to put into words, and every moment we acted together was so enjoyable that I felt regretful when it ended."

Kim Ji-seok plays 'Do-jun', the leader of a new drug organization that has dominated the drug industry using cutting-edge technology, while Yoon Kyung-ho plays 'Yong-gang', the leader of another organization who struggles to reclaim his territory controlled by 'Do-jun', adding tension to the film.

Kim Ji-seok stated, "I enjoyed seeing how Director Park Kyu-tae's style blends action and comedy in a fun way, and I felt drawn by the title 'Husbands'. It was very simple, but I was curious about what kind of mishaps might occur, so I readily joined the project."

Yoon Kyung-ho then said, "Basically, when I think of Director Park Kyu-tae, I think of a master of comedy that transcends generations. The new-old combination in 'Husbands' was very interesting. These are actors I am almost working with for the first time, but I have been a fan of them for a long time, so I was excited to see how fun it would be to have such diverse actors in one work."

He further explained about 'Yong-gang', "Although I am working with other characters, he is a person who does not mix well. I think he is the most fresh character I have played so far. His perseverance to not lose himself even in confusion was charming."

In particular, Director Park Kyu-tae confidently stated, "Land, sea, and sky action scenes unfolding in various places will provide another layer of fun." Kim Ji-seok also revealed that he gained 5kg for the action scenes. He humbly said, "I didn't just increase my muscle mass by 5kg; I gained 5kg of body weight."

Yoon Kyung-ho, the leader of another organization who struggles to reclaim his territory controlled by 'Do-jun' (played by Kim Ji-seok), praised him, saying, "He humbly called it a 'body up', but when I saw his changed body on set, I was surprised, and I appreciated his effort for the role."

He continued, "I also played a character who, as a former leader, refused to be defeated, dreamed of revenge, and lived as a prisoner for 10 years. The script even described 'Yong-gang' as having a body with visible muscles, so I was quite flustered when I was cast. When I asked, 'Should we try to build it now?', they said they would change the lines. They changed it to 'Yong-gang with broad shoulders', so I focused on preparing for powerful punches."

Kang Han-na said, "Since the character is set as a judo black belt, I practiced various throws with the martial arts team. Since there are action scenes suitable for each character, I hope it will be an even more refreshing spectacle."

Kang Han-na plays 'Si-nae', the wife who is kidnapped by the drug organization. She said, "I watched '6/45' fun at the theater, so I was happy when I received the offer to appear. I read the script for 'Husbands' and laughed while reading it. That's why I wanted to join. Because attractive actors are appearing, I wanted to be part of it and work together."

Lee Da-hee plays 'Hye-ran', the wife of 'Do-jun' and a key figure in the drug business, showcasing a new transformation.

Lee Da-hee said she joined the project thanks to the narrative of a charming character. "Although she is a villain, the process of meeting 'Do-jun' is not ordinary. Even during the first shoot, I felt a huge surge of adrenaline. I hope you will look forward to it."

Jeon So-min, who plays the social affairs reporter 'Ara', introduced herself by saying, "I am the only one here without a husband." She then stated, "I liked the various characters, and the cooperation between the former and current husbands, as well as the relationship setting between the former and current leaders, was fun."

She continued, "If I could participate in this work, I thought it would be the best opportunity, so after reading the script once, I impulsively visited the director."

Jeon So-min explained, "I am a bold reporter who aims for scoops, and I am a passionate person who stops at nothing for investigations. I have feelings for 'Chung-sik'. I hang around the police department under the pretext of investigation and work, revealing and expressing my feelings. My scene where I report is brief, but it was a role I wanted to play for a long time, so I worked hard. I hope it resonates with many people."

Director Park Kyu-tae stated, "This is something I hear often: that I have a lot of actor luck. Casting is a very difficult task. Even if there is an actor I want, they can only participate if their schedule allows. I think casting has some kind of energy. But it was as if heaven helped, and they joined one by one."

He added, "It is not easy to gather seven actors in one work, and every time the casting was confirmed, I felt grateful to the point of thinking, 'Is this really happening?' I thought that just being able to work with these actors was a great luck."

Meanwhile, 'Husbands' will be released on Netflix at 5 p.m. on the 19th.

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