Joi-hyeon to Kim Jae-won: "Final Interview" — Everyone is suspicious… The boundary between truth and lies [Comprehensive]

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"People don't believe what is real. What feels believable becomes the truth."

"Final Interview" arrives with a meticulous psychological battle that straddles the boundary between truth and lies. The fresh performances of rising stars, combined with weighty questions, are expected to deliver a unique sense of tension and lingering resonance.

The press preview screening for the film "Final Interview" (directed by Kim Jeong-hoon) was held on the 28th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. Director Kim Jeong-hoon and actors Choi Yi-hyeon, Kim Jae-won, Kang Yu-seok, and Bae Gang-hee attended the event.

"Final Interview" is a work depicting six candidates who gather for a final interview and discover mysterious envelopes containing each other's exposés, leading them to suspect one another and fall into confusion.

Choi Yi-hyeon plays Moon Hye-in, an observer who calmly assesses the situation. She said, "It was important to deliver a meaningful performance that would make me seem like a suspect. I had many discussions with the director to find that line."

Choi Yi-hyeon revealed, "Since it is a work where ensemble dynamics are crucial, I remember we did a lot of rehearsals before filming began. We also conducted individual script readings with the director, and the actors gathered together for group readings."

She added, "Before entering the set, all the actors would gather to rehearse. We practiced in sync, much like preparing for a theater production."

Kim Jae-won also recalled the collaborative process on the filming set. He said, "Despite having many rookie actors, the director respected the actors' opinions as individuals, regardless of their experience levels."

He continued, "The director allowed each actor to freely come up with ideas and actively incorporated the actors' thoughts even when they differed from his own. We worked together on set to find movement patterns that would allow the actors to perform more naturally and comfortably."

Kim Jae-won plays Han Jin-woo, an idealist who approaches the world with an open mind, guiding the emotional arc of the drama.

Making his screen debut with this work, Kim Jae-won stated, "Until now, I have greeted audiences through series and dramas, but since films are shown on a large screen, I felt that more detailed acting was required."

He added, "I prepared twice as hard. We went through countless rehearsals with the director and constantly consulted with each other to create scene by scene. Because we put in so much effort, I have a special affection for this work."

He explained, "Due to the nature of the work, all the actors had to appear like suspects. Personally, because I focused on my role, I thought the beginning and end of the film needed to be different. Jin-woo is a kind and good-natured character, but in the interview room, his expression becomes tense, he shows decisiveness, and then his emotions and mood begin to shift in the situations that follow. It was necessary to catch those changes, and they had to approach the audience in a convincing way."

Kang Yu-seok plays Lee Hee-chan, a born mediator with composure. He densely portrays the character's transformation, from his unique sociability to revealing an unexpected face as exposés continue.

Regarding the character he plays, Kang Yu-seok explained, "On the surface, he is a bright, mood-maker type of person, but in reality, that appearance is all fake. He has never shown a sincere side to the other candidates."

He added, "As the story progresses, the character's secrets are exposed one by one and twists are revealed," noting, "It might be a spoiler, so it is difficult to explain the character in detail," heightening curiosity.

Regarding his chemistry with the other actors, he revealed, "Even in moments not captured on camera, we communicated with each other while acting, so I received a lot of help from the other actors."

He continued, "We always hung out together during breaks and kept our timing in sync even during filming. Because we were together whether playing or acting, it seems the ensemble was formed naturally."

Bae Gang-hee plays Cha Ju-won, a perfectionist with an impeccable resume.

Bae Gang-hee said, "Seeing my face on a big screen felt unfamiliar yet fascinating," adding, "I hope this work becomes an opportunity to get closer to the public and to imprint the name of actress Bae Gang-hee."

Regarding what she focused on while acting out the character, she explained, "Cha Ju-won may appear cold and sharp on the outside, but inside is a human and clumsy side."

She added, "I wanted to show those aspects together. I acted with the mindset that after watching the film, audiences would understand and accept why this character had no choice but to make such choices and actions."

Director Kim Jeong-hoon revealed regarding the differences from the original work, "I tried to preserve the theme of the original, which asks whether we are judging people based on only one side."

He explained, "In the original, after the culprit is revealed, a long story unfolds about Hye-in searching for the envelope. The biggest difference in the film is that this process has been woven into the main plot."

Kim Jae-won revealed that he decided to participate because he empathized with the message contained in the work. He said, "When I first read the script, I thought that what we truly believe and consider the truth might not actually be the truth, and there could be another side to it."

He added, "That message resonated strongly with me, which led me to participate in the work," noting, "I hope audiences will think about prejudice and stigma at least once while watching the film. It was a very beneficial time for me as well."

Bae Gang-hee also pointed out the meaning contained in the work. She revealed, "If we look only at the relationship between Hye-in and Jin-woo, I thought that what breaks through cynicism and hatred is ultimately love."

"Final Interview" will be released on November 4.

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