Ryu Hye-young Satisfies Longing for Action, Nam Yoon-soo Tackles First Thriller: "Killing Time" Unveils New Faces [Comprehensive Report]

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Actors Ryu Hye-young and Nam Yoon-soo unveiled new sides of themselves never before seen through "Killing Time." Ryu Hye-young, who satisfied her long-standing thirst for action, and Nam Yoon-soo, who took on his first thriller, complete a sense of extreme tension.

The press screening for the film "Killing Time" (directed by Jang Jun-yeop) was held at CGV Yongsan i-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 13th. Director Jang Jun-yeop and actors Ryu Hye-young and Nam Yoon-soo attended the event.

"Killing Time" is a time-attack thriller in which an internet broadcasting crew called "Killing Time," who lost everything due to a momentary accident, is attacked by a mysterious presence at an abandoned hospital they visit in an attempt to make a comeback, and fights to survive from ruthless attacks.

Director Jang Jun-yeop stated, "I focused on thriller rather than horror when discussing things with the actors. The original work had parts that differed from our sensibilities. I thought it could become a good work if combined with a dystopian worldview. With the addition of thriller elements, there was also action. It seems the actors prepared a lot for their physical stamina and action scenes."

Ryu Hye-young leads the center of the drama by delicately portraying the complex inner world of "Yeon-woo," who jumps into "Killing Time" to regain public love despite guilt and anxiety following the death of a team member.

Regarding why she chose the work, she said, "What felt good when I read the script was that it could be read without stopping. There are not many scripts that can be read through once without pausing, but this one was read in one go." She added, "There was no reason to turn down this character. No matter which actor got this role, they would have been eager for it."

She continued, "It was also appealing that I could express the confused emotions Yeon-woo feels while also showing action," revealing her affection for the character.

Ryu Hye-young shared her thoughts on challenging the horror genre, stating, "As an audience member who cannot watch horror movies well, I think I actually trained my physical stamina thinking of it as an action movie."

She continued, "I believe horror is a genre that is completed by the combined effort of numerous surrounding elements, in addition to the actors' performances. On set, I filmed with maximum immersion and concentration." She explained, "I tried to express the desperation felt when Yeon-woo, carrying her guilt and hesitation, confronts extreme situations."

Ryu Hye-young also revealed her desire for action acting. She stated, "I had a thirst for action acting from before. I prepared while thinking it was an honor to be able to take on the role of Yeon-woo this time."

She continued, "As I prepared, I felt my physical stamina was insufficient to handle Yeon-woo. So, I started slow running with 'Killing Time' as a turning point." She added, "After running every day for about two months, I realized I could handle action without strain. I have been consistently running from then until now."

She added, "Acting in a genre I was trying for the first time made me excited every day, and I filmed with just joy and gratitude."

Nam Yoon-soo adds a chilling tension by portraying "Joo-won," who chases desire to the end to recover what was lost, as a cold yet persistent character.

Regarding why he chose the work, he said, "When I read the script, it was interesting that each character's personality was distinct. It is my first time in thriller or horror genres, but I had a vague desire to experience it at least once." He added, "It was also interesting that Joo-won is a leader and head of the crew who must lead people."

Nam Yoon-soo shared his thoughts on challenging the thriller genre for the first time, stating, "I think it was a genre where we could become more cohesive by sharing scary stories with colleagues."

He continued, "The space of an abandoned hospital itself provided an overwhelming atmosphere that made it easy to immerse oneself. Even just standing still felt eerie, and if the wind suddenly blew while sitting, I would think, 'Is there a ghost?'" He added, "Thanks to that atmosphere, the actors' concentration was very high during filming."

Regarding his chemistry with Ryu Hye-young, he said, "Hye-young-nuna (older sister) led things well on set." He added, "At first, I thought we were peers with only a two or three-year age difference. But after knowing her age, I realized she was completely an older sister," eliciting laughter.

In particular, Ryu Hye-young is meeting audiences consecutively through various works, including "Killing Time," following recent films "Intern" and "Assassins." Regarding this, she began by saying, "The opportunity has come to show multiple works and diverse characters all at once."

She continued, "As an actor, it is a profession of being chosen, so I cannot decide when a work will be released. Last year, two dramas aired simultaneously, and at the time, I also had feelings of regret." She added, "If works were released slowly and steadily, people would think, 'This actor is still working,' but it was disappointing. I just worked consistently and hard, but coincidentally, the works were released around the same time."

She added, "Now I am accepting it as, 'Perhaps this is fate.' I simply feel grateful for the fact that I can meet audiences through multiple works."

Ryu Hye-young expressed confidence that she could show another side of herself through "Killing Time." She said, "I think I can show a new side of myself in 'Killing Time.' I am happy to be able to show that side." She added, "I hope audiences also enjoy the movie."

Meanwhile, "Killing Time" opens on the 21st.

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