'Journey to Gyeongju' Gong Hyo-jin: "Lee Jung-eun as Mom, Chilling Performance, Inspiring" [Interview ③]

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• Interview with Gong Hyo-jin, who plays Jang-ju in the film 'Journey to Gyeongju'

Actress Gong Hyo-jin expressed admiration for her chemistry with Lee Jung-eun, who plays her mother.

On the afternoon of the 19th, Gong Hyo-jin held an interview for the film 'Journey to Gyeongju' (directed by Kim Mi-jo) at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, sharing various insights about the work.

'Journey to Gyeongju' is a family revenge drama about four generations of women who embark on a journey that ends in death after eight years of waiting for their youngest daughter, 'Gyeongju,' who never returned from a school trip. Gong Hyo-jin portrayed Jang-ju, the eldest of three daughters who lost their younger sister Gyeongju, delivering a powerful performance.

Gong Hyo-jin said, "'Journey to Gyeongju' was initially rejected, but I couldn't stop thinking about it afterward. However, Lee Jung-eun never personally called me to propose the role. Several months passed, and nearly half a year went by before I heard that her younger sisters had been cast, which made me hesitate. It was a story that kept coming back to me." She added, "I wanted to see my senior Lee Jung-eun act in this script right before my eyes. The idea of her playing the mother role and performing the final climax created great anticipation. Fortunately, my schedule aligned with the production, so I thought it might be fate."

Gong Hyo-jin expressed her affection, saying, "I also enjoyed acting alongside a mother figure during 'When Camellias Bloom,' but we only had a short time together before parting ways, which always left me regretful. It was wonderful to work with her. (Lee Jung-eun) as Mom truly continued to inspire us. She is well-known for comedy, and her emotional acting is equally outstanding. Every time I saw her silently scold someone with such an intense expression, it gave me chills. Her face itself told the story."

Meanwhile, 'Journey to Gyeongju' will be released on August 26.

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