"Never seen in Korean films"... Jo In-sung transforms into a uniquely distinctive youth in 'Hope'

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The movie has released a character making video titled 'Seong-ki' featuring actor Jo In-sung's passionate performance and meticulous efforts.

[Director/Screenplay: Na Hong-jin | Production: Posed Films | Co-production: Plus M Entertainment, Westworld Inc. | Provided/Distributed by: Plus M Entertainment], which has been receiving tremendous interest since its release, showcased Jo In-sung's action sequences through this video as Seong-ki, a local youth from Hopoang who does whatever pays. Jo In-sung performed not only chase scenes across Romania's Retezat and national roads, but also executed high-difficulty equestrian action of firing guns while riding a galloping horse. Jo In-sung shared his feelings, saying he poured all his energy into carefully capturing each scene.

Regarding Jo In-sung's unsparing action performance, praise from overseas media and critics continues. International Business Times praised him saying, "Jo In-sung breathes intense energy into the role of pursuer," while AEON Cinema commended, "The scene where he appears riding a horse is the best sequence and captivates viewers with strong survival instinct." Domestic media also added evaluations, calling it an intense cinematic experience unseen in Korean films.

Following the previously released character making video for Seong-ae and this Seong-ki edition, a Beom-seok edition will be additionally released in the future. depicts the story of the entire village going on emergency alert when Beom-seok, the head of the Hopoang outpost located in the Demilitarized Zone, hears news from local youths that a tiger has appeared. The film is currently playing in theaters nationwide.

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