Hong Kyung tries sign language for the first time for the movie ”Hearing the Story”

Actor Hong Kyung shared how he learned sign language to act from his heart in the film "Hearing Theory." On the 18th, the production of "Hearing Theory" was held at Megabox Seongsu store in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.
Director Jo Sung-ho, Hong Kyung, Roh Yoon-Seo, and Kim Min-Ju attended the briefing and discussed the film. "The Legend" is about Yeonjun (played by Hong Kyung), who is devoted to love, and
The film depicts the refreshing and thrilling moments of Yeol-moo (played by Roh Yoon-seo) who becomes aware of her own feelings, and her younger sister Ga-eul (played by Kim Min-ju) who supports the two.
The film, which was made with a makeover, had a special premiere at the Busan International Film Festival in October, and announced the birth of a remake that will surpass the original.
In particular, the show has attracted a lot of attention due to its casting of young, popular stars who have been gaining popularity both in the living room and on the big screen lately.
Hong Kyung, who plays the role of Yeonjun, a man who is devoted to love, is said to have learned sign language in order to prepare for the role.
He said, "I learned how to communicate through sign language through this film. It wasn't scary.
"I wanted to do something new and try things I didn't know. I tried to tackle it fearlessly, but with a sense of responsibility," he recalled.
"I learned sign language for three months and had detailed and intense discussions about the characters' thoughts and feelings.
When you have to listen, you can't look away. You have to concentrate on the other person. You have to open your eyes and look at the other person, so I communicate that through sign language.
"I learned a lot from watching the drama," he recalled. "Listening to the Theory" will be released on November 6th.