"Thrilling chills"... The acting chemistry of Kim Yoon-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan in "Heavy Snow" truly exploded [Comprehensive]

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Actors Kim Yoon-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan are set to issue a "heavy snow warning" in theaters in November with their intense acting synergy that blends experience and distinct personality.

On the 12th, a press screening for the film "Heavy Snow" (directed by Hong Ui-jeong and Park Sun-woo) was held at CGV Yongsan Ipark Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Director Hong Ui-jeong and actors Kim Yoon-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan attended the event.

"Heavy Snow" is a mystery drama that unfolds when a mysterious corpse is discovered before stationmaster Gap-su (played by Kim Yoon-seok), who is about to retire, and his new successor Hyeon-taek (played by Koo Kyo-hwan) at a rural train station isolated by heavy snow.

Director Hong Ui-jeong, who was recognized for his unique directing skills in his previous work "A Quiet Place," unravels a mysterious incident unfolding at Seol-o Station, which is cut off from the outside world, with suspense and humor.

Director Hong Ui-jeong, who co-directed with Director Park Sun-woo, stated, "Director Park Sun-woo stepped down early for health reasons, after which I was offered the opportunity to direct. I revised the script and took charge of everything from overall filming to post-production."

He continued, "It was a play based on an original work, but I became interested during the adaptation process of the story. At that time, I was personally working on another project, so I did not think it would become my work. But when I heard that these two actors were involved, I thought I had to participate somehow."

He said, "Because it was a limited space, we could witness the incredible acting chemistry of the two actors," adding, "During filming, various ideas emerged, but I wanted to add positive changes without altering the broad framework of the story. It was a great blessing that we were able to naturally incorporate the actors' ideas into the script."

Kim Yoon-seok, who plays Gap-su, the stationmaster who has guarded Seol-o Station for a lifetime, depicts the complex emotions of a character on the verge of retirement with solid acting.

Regarding the work, Kim Yoon-seok stated, "Simply put, it is a film that summarizes the story of a person leaving and a new person entering. It is also a story about the old generation and the new generation, and I think it goes further to contain the story of a father and son."

Continuing on his character Gap-su, he said, "The final line in the film seems to represent Gap-su's state of mind," explaining, "I felt that beyond simply telling one person's story, it might also contain issues about the society we live in."

He also revealed the harsh filming environment. Kim Yoon-seok recalled, "We filmed on a day when it actually snowed heavily. It was so cold that I could barely speak. The cold made me angry to the point where I couldn't even go to the bathroom."

He then added, "I wondered if we really had to film on such a cold day, but later, when I looked at the photos and videos taken, they were truly beautiful. Seeing that gave me confidence in this film

and a sense of relief," he added.

Koo Kyo-hwan, who plays Hyeon-taek, the newly appointed successor stationmaster, expresses a variety of aspects, from his enthusiastic demeanor to his unpredictable inner thoughts, with his uniquely distinctive acting.

Koo Kyo-hwan, reuniting with Kim Yoon-seok for the first time in five years since the film "Mogadishu" (2021), stated, "Every moment was an admiration. It itself was amazing to exchange lines with my senior."

He continued, "There was a scene in the film where I delivered a monologue, and at the time, I was acting while feeling burdened by the takes. The moment when my senior told me, 'Today is your day,' remains in my memory," expressing respect by saying, "He was a great cheerleader and a reliable elder to me."

Kim Yoon-seok also did not hold back his praise for Koo Kyo-hwan. He said, "I think Mr. Koo Kyo-hwan is usually closer to being an 'eunuch-like man' [a term implying a gentle or passive demeanor]. But when acting, he unleashes energy that cannot be contained," adding, "When I faced Hyeon-taek's gaze that pierces through the opponent like a dagger, I felt thrilling chills."

He then added, "Working on this project made me want to meet Mr. Koo Kyo-hwan again in another good work."

There was another actor whom Kim Yoon-seok praised highly. He also showed special affection for Noh Yun-seo, with whom he had acted as father and daughter in the Netflix series "In the Forest of No One."

Kim Yoon-seok said, "The more I look at Mr. Noh Yun-seo's face, the more attractive it is. If you look closely, as you will see, he has a very diverse range of facial expressions," praising him by saying, "It means he is an actor who can show that many different expressions."

He added, "In our previous work, we worked together briefly, but next time I would like to work with Mr. Noh Yun-seo for a longer period," expressing anticipation for a reunion.

Finally, Director Hong Ui-jeong stated regarding the part he focused on most during the directing process, "The most difficult task was preventing the audience from easily drawing too obvious conclusions about the characters."

He continued, "The more I explained the motivation behind Gap-su's actions, the more likely it was to elicit a reaction of 'that was understandable,' and the more I felt that weakened the power of the mystery," explaining, "Because Gap-su's actions cannot be justified no matter what environment the victim was in or what actions they took, I directed by leaving only hints rather than directly explaining the character's motivation."

Meanwhile, "Heavy Snow" will be released on the 18th.

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