Kim Yoon-seok pulls, Koo Kyo-hwan pushes: Why the acting showdown in "Heavy Snow" is worth anticipating [Comprehensive]

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• On-site at the press conference for the film "Heavy Snow"

Kim Yoon-seok pulls, and Koo Kyo-hwan pushes. The performances of the two actors, who perfectly embody their respective characters, are generating anticipation.

On the morning of the 30th, a press conference for the film "Heavy Snow" (directed by Hong Ui-jeong and Park Sun-woo) was held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Actors Kim Yoon-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan, along with director Hong Ui-jeong, attended the event.

"Heavy Snow" is a mystery drama set in a rural train station isolated by heavy snowfall, where a mysterious corpse is discovered before Gapsu (Kim Yoon-seok), a stationmaster nearing retirement, and Hyun-taek (Koo Kyo-hwan), his new successor.

Regarding his choice of director Hong Ui-jeong's next project, "Heavy Snow," Kim Yoon-seok said, "Director Hong Ui-jeong has a strong literary sensibility. There is a unique quality and depth to the writing. He is exceptional at depicting humans who stand firmly on the ground, rather than stories floating in thin air. He pays attention to every detail, from props to costumes. Working with such a director on this kind of work is very rare and was a precious opportunity."

Koo Kyo-hwan revealed his reason for choosing the project by saying, "I really love winter. Merry Christmas," adding, "After reading this script, I thought I wanted to act out this text."

Koo Kyo-hwan stated, "Of course, I wanted to work with the director and production team, but I especially wanted to work with senior (Kim) Yoon-seok," continuing, "We met through 'Mogadishu.' I learned a lot then and got to eat many delicious meals. I wanted to work together again this time as well," expressing his affection for his co-star.

Speaking about Koo Kyo-hwan, Kim Yoon-seok said, "Hyun-taek is like Peter Pan. Even now, if he just takes off his glasses, he is Peter Pan," adding, "Personally, I like people who retain a childlike heart, both as individuals and as actors. Those kinds of people keep their childlike spirit even when they reach their 70s or 80s."

Kim Yoon-seok shared, "I first met Hyun-taek in Morocco while filming 'Mogadishu.' I felt a childlike heart the moment I saw him. I realized he is someone who lives while keeping a child's heart, so we became close quickly. We became very friendly without any barriers. Since then, even when we meet after several years following the end of 'Mogadishu,' it feels as comfortable as if we had met yesterday. This time, we worked hard during filming again, but he is someone who makes that hardship feel very enjoyable."

Host Park Kyung-rim asked Koo Kyo-hwan, "What would you like to say about being called Peter Pan?" In response, Koo Kyo-hwan retorted, "Senior Kim Yoon-seok is Tinker Bell. Or maybe Wendy?" This was a bold move by Koo Kyo-hwan in response to senior Kim Yoon-seok praising him as a "Peter Pan" with a childlike heart.

As the slightly flustered Kim Yoon-seok laughed, Park Kyung-rim pointed out, "Your expression changed when you heard 'Tinker Bell.'" To this, Kim Yoon-seok gave a hearty laugh, saying, "(Hyun-taek) says things that make no sense."

Later, when asked again about his chemistry with Kim Yoon-seok, Koo Kyo-hwan said, "I think senior Kim Yoon-seok looked at me that way because he has a childlike heart. Perhaps it was kindred spirits recognizing each other. While filming 'Heavy Snow' with senior Kim Yoon-seok, my attitude toward certain scenes changed. It improved. I learned from senior Yoon-seok about the intentions of the character and how to enrich the work, and I am applying what I learned. Those things were also included in 'Mogadishu.' I learned a lot as an actor, and if we work together for a third time, I think I will be able to learn even more."

Regarding his chemistry with Koo Kyo-hwan, Kim Yoon-seok said, "This film sets the stage for the two of us to play completely. Our back-and-forth fits well," raising expectations for their acting synergy.

Director Hong Ui-jeong added, "Senior Yoon-seok is truly a genius. Not only his acting and ideas are amazing, but he actually has an enormous brain capacity. He is a living film dictionary. It was an honor to work with him."

Kim Yoon-seok, who delivers powerful performances, and Koo Kyo-hwan, who perfectly embodies characters with his own unique color. Attention is focused on the acting showdown the two will display in "Heavy Snow."

Meanwhile, "Heavy Snow" is scheduled for release on November 18.

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