The increasingly powerful Gu Gyeo-hyun... "Please let 'Resurrection Man' join the Chuseok movie lineup" [★FULL Interview]

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• Interview with actor Gu Gyeo-hyun for the film 'Resurrection Man'

Gu Gyeo-hyun returns to the screen with action. Transforming into Seok-hwan, a character who comes back to life after dying and becomes stronger each time he resurrects, Gu Gyeo-hyun sports red hair and delivers his signature unique performance style, creating his own hero. "Can 'Resurrection Man,' releasing on September 30, also be considered a Chuseok movie?" he joked.

The film 'Resurrection Man: The Red' (hereafter referred to as 'Resurrection Man') follows Seok-hwan (played by Gu Gyeo-hyun), a job seeker whose only qualification is unfounded confidence. After discovering he can resurrect within 72 hours of death, he finds himself pursued by mysterious forces. In the film, Gu Gyeo-hyun portrays Seok-hwan, a man who grows stronger the more he dies.

Though Gu Gyeo-hyun may not seem suited for action roles, he delivers 'red-flavored' action in 'Resurrection Man.' The impactful physical collisions and limitless "infinite action" offer fresh entertainment. 'Resurrection Man' combines a comic-style story with innovative direction and the actors' flavorful performances.

Regarding his heroic role in the film, Gu Gyeo-hyun said, "It was fun. It's my first time portraying such superhuman powers. That's also why I believe I acted well. Personally, it was enjoyable and rewarding to experience something impossible in reality."

To express the increasingly intense infinite power, Gu Gyeo-hyun relied on VFX effects. He remarked, "It was fascinating. It was fun seeing my actions transformed into visuals through VFX. Many people worked hard to complete this process. After performing the action scenes, I feel they were implemented faithfully according to the storyboards. I believe the intentionally comic-style direction is one of the elements that helps immerse viewers in the film."

Gu Gyeo-hyun added, "While performing the action scenes, I aimed to portray Seok-hwan's unfamiliar movements as if he were experiencing this power for the first time. As the story progresses and becomes more intense, I thought it would be appropriate to show clumsy movements at the beginning."

'Resurrection Man' hints throughout the film about potential series development and sequels. On this, Gu Gyeo-hyun stated, "'Resurrection Man' is not just Seok-hwan's story; it's an ensemble film featuring everyone. While I'm curious about Red (Seok-hwan)'s story, I'm also interested in Black (played by Shin Seung-ho) and other characters' stories. It would be great if all the characters' stories were explored." He continued, "If a sequel is made, I think it would be better to series-ify the stories of other characters rather than 'Resurrection Man 2.' If there's a part where Seok-hwan is needed in that sequel, I'd be happy to participate." He then added with a smile, "I hope one of those series entries lets me direct. I'd like to tell the story of my character's younger sister, Yeo-rin (played by Kim Si-a)."

Additionally, regarding Seok-hwan's resurrection ability in the film, Gu Gyeo-hyun revealed, "While resurrection is a very interesting theme cinematically, I think it could be a curse in real life. Wouldn't it be terribly difficult to want to die but be unable to? And if everyone around you dies, that must be incredibly lonely." When asked who he would protect if he actually had superpowers, he replied, "Like most people, I'd probably want to protect those I love—my family and the people dear to me."

Gu Gyeo-hyun infused his own charm directly into this film. Rather than emphasizing his role as an action protagonist in a commercial movie, he drives the story forward with his unique 'Gu Gyeo-hyun' charm. Alongside his on-screen sister Kim Si-a, he creates distinct chemistry with his brother Kang Ki-young and nemesis Shin Seung-ho, showcasing the protagonist's strength through these relationships.

Regarding his dynamic with Shin Seung-ho, Gu Gyeo-hyun said, "I think good human energy seems to break through the screen. Shin Seung-ho is cute and considerate, yet sometimes he feels like a mature older brother. Even without working together, I'd want to keep meeting him as a friend." He expressed affection by adding, "We worked together on 'D.P.' back then, and during that production, we comforted each other a lot."

Actress Kim Si-a previously revealed that she approached her realistic sibling dynamic with Gu Gyeo-hyun—who is 25 years her senior—by thinking of him as her younger brother. In response, Gu Gyeo-hyun shared, "On set, I treat all actors as if they're my same age because we're colleagues. That's why I got along well with Si-a. We comforted and encouraged each other while enjoying the filming process." He continued, "I did try hard to get closer to her (Si-a). I'm also curious how that came across to her. When you work on a project together, you inevitably become close. Even if we don't meet or gather after finishing, I believe becoming comfortable and happy to see each other again after a long time means we've grown close."

When asked if he felt disappointed that 'Resurrection Man' was pushed out of the Chuseok movie lineup, Gu Gyeo-hyun responded, "I consider this film a Chuseok movie. Can't it be included?" He added with a joke, "There's Christmas on December 25th, but I think of the entire month as Christmas. Please let our movie join the Chuseok lineup."

Finally, regarding his aspirations as an actor, Gu Gyeo-hyun concluded, "I want to be an actor who works for a very long time. I hope I never lose the joy in this work. I'll keep trying hard to make it fun."

'Resurrection Man: The Red' will be released on the 30th.

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