Koo Kyo-hwan: "Jeon Ji-hyun is exactly as I imagined for 20 years... She is magnificent" [Interview ②]

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• Interview with Koo Kyo-hwan, who plays Seo Young-cheol in the film 'COLONY'

Actor Koo Kyo-hwan recalled his first meeting with Jeon Ji-hyun, saying, "It is exactly as I imagined for 20 years."

On the 28th, we met with Koo Kyo-hwan, the protagonist of the film 'COLONY' (directed by Yeon Sang-ho), at a café on Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss various topics.

'COLONY' is a film about isolated survivors inside a building sealed off due to an unidentified infectious outbreak, fighting against infected individuals who evolve in unpredictable ways. Koo Kyo-hwan plays Seo Young-cheol, a biologist who triggered the outbreak, portraying a villain with a completely new look never seen before.

Sharing his thoughts on the film's box office success, Koo Kyo-hwan said, "I feel like this is happening to me too. It makes me happy and gives me strength that Korean audiences are coming to the theaters. I hope the audiences also feel energized." He added, "I believe the final completion of a film happens when it is shown in theaters. After its release, I am watching audience reactions and thinking, 'They are viewing it from many perspectives.'"

Jeon Ji-hyun, who shared the screen with Koo Kyo-hwan, expressed affection for him, saying, "He is like my younger sister." In turn, Koo Kyo-hwan referred to Jeon Ji-hyun as "my best friend on set."

When asked how Jeon Ji-hyun differed from his pre-meeting expectations, Koo Kyo-hwan replied, "The common trait of people I like is that they are exactly as I expected when I actually meet them."

Koo Kyo-hwan recalled, "Senior Jeon Ji-hyun was exactly as I had imagined for 20 years. Her appearance, her fashion, her image when not exposed to the media, and her private fashion were all exactly as I expected—truly magnificent images."

Koo Kyo-hwan said, "The 'The Thieves' we knew had a Yenicole-like appearance and a comedic atmosphere, while the person we saw in 'Autumn in My Heart' had a heart-fluttering charm. The trends she creates and her taste in clothing were all so Jeon Ji-hyun. I want to become someone like that."

Koo Kyo-hwan, who is also active as a film director, was asked if he has a desire to cast Jeon Ji-hyun in his own work. He smiled and said, "It's not a desire; it's a certainty. I actually have a screenplay written specifically for Senior Jeon Ji-hyun." He added with a laugh, "I haven't shown it yet. I plan not to show it until it is perfect. It is my own dream and hope that has not yet been discussed with Senior Jeon Ji-hyun. It is my expectation as director Koo Kyo-hwan," eliciting laughter.

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