'Assassin(s)' Special Appearances by Jung Woo-sung and Park Jung-min Revealed: "Need Weight and Symbolism"

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Director Heo Jin-ho of 'Assassin(s)' revealed details regarding the special appearances by Jung Woo-sung and Park Jung-min in the film.

A press screening for the film 'Assassin(s)' was held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 8th. Director Heo Jin-ho and actors Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, and Lee Min-ho attended the event.

'Assassin(s)' is a story tracing the suspicions and figures behind the shocking assassination of the First Lady that stunned South Korea on August 15, 1974. The film densely reconstructs the grand mystery of the 1974 First Lady assassination incident that shook the nation through cinematic imagination.

The direction of 'Assassin(s)' is handled by Director Heo Jin-ho, who has deeply illuminated characters caught in the whirlwinds of their times through works such as 'Astronomer: Asking the Sky' and 'Princess Deokhye'.

'Assassin(s)' features a large cast of well-known actors who make a strong impression despite their brief screen time. Jung Woo-sung plays Han Sang-il, the older brother of Yeong-il and a powerful corporate executive with immense influence.

Director Heo Jin-ho commented on the flashy lineup of special appearances, stating, "I believe that when actors with larger-than-role prominence appear, it can create a sense of incongruity or discomfort where the actor themselves is noticed before their role."

He continued, "I viewed the character of Han (Chairman), Yeong-il's older brother, as a figure carrying symbolic weight within the film. Therefore, I thought it would be best to cast an actor who could be received by audiences with a sense of gravity," explaining the reason for casting Jung Woo-sung.

He also added, "Many actors read the script with great interest and readily agreed to take on one or two scenes each. However, I believed that for these appearances not to be consumed merely as visual spectacle, each character must possess their own authenticity."

Director Heo stated, "Even though it was just a single scene, we met with the actors before filming to thoroughly discuss what kind of person they were and what emotions they held. I am also curious about how many of the actors appearing in this film will connect with the audience," he said.

He then added with a laugh, "While watching the completed film, I even thought, 'There is enjoyment in just watching the actors.'"

He also explained the casting of Park Jung-min as Moon Tae-gwang, which serves as the starting point for 'Assassin(s)'.

Director Heo Jin-ho said, "You may have seen the film, but Moon Tae-gwang does not have many lines. However, I considered him a character who dominates 'Assassin(s)' from beginning to end in a way. Although his screen time is not extensive, he is a very important figure, and after pondering who would be suitable, Park Jung-min was the first name that came to mind."

He further revealed, "However, since it was such a difficult role, I wondered if he would readily accept it. But Park Jung-min read the script with great interest and agreed to appear in the film cheerfully."

He also remarked, "It was such a challenging role that I ended up asking more questions than giving directions on set. There were many possibilities for interpretation, making him a difficult character to handle, but it seems Park Jung-min handled it excellently," expressing his satisfaction.

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