It was released on the 20th. "JSA" was named in the film category of the Visionary selections announced by CJ ENM in commemoration of its 30th anniversary. It has a wide-ranging influence on the Korean content industry as a whole.
"JSA" was selected as a Visionary for its impact on the world and was recognized as a work that has been loved for a long time. It was the first film to be screened at the "Homecomi" event held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall on the 4th.
Through the "25th Anniversary Special," the group met with about 900 people in attendance and received a warm response. To celebrate this monumental meeting, a photoshoot and interview with "ELLE" was held on the same day.
The photo shoot, which featured the main cast of "JSA," captured the viewer's attention with its smiley yet profound aura.
In the interview, Director Park Chan-wook and the actors reminisced about those days and shared their special feelings. Director Park Chan-wook said, "At that time, box office success and good reviews were important, but as a director,
My ultimate goal is to create a work that people will continue to watch even after many years have passed. JSA has been loved for 25 years already, so I'm happy that I've achieved that goal for now.
I think it's the achievement of the actors who came together, and I hope they will continue to be loved for a long time to come," he said, praising the actors. Song Kang-ho said, "Thanks to them, I was able to fully enjoy the charm of movies.
I think I miss it the most. I've been an actor for a long time and I've had a lot of ups and downs and good moments, but that first "good moment" for me was
Lee Byung Hun said, "It's when 'JSA' was done by 'The Great Passage.' Filmmakers are also known as '100-year-old art.' Even after time has passed, there are still good stories to look back on.
"It's something to be proud of. I think 'JSA' is probably that kind of production, which is why we were able to have such a proud moment today," he said.
Lee Yong-ae said, "Sophie (the character I play) is in an in-between position and has an ambiguous identity.
I remember that I had many discussions with the director at the time and did my best to express that well. Even now, I get emotional when I think back on the ending scene.
"I think I was able to spend my 30s well because I met Sophie and this movie later," Kim Taewoo said. "'JSA' is a work that has both artistic merit and commercial value, and it is interesting in meaning.
It's a rare film indeed. I think the most important value of this film is that it depicts a theme that can only be dealt with in Korea and in Korean films.
I can vividly recall the memories of walking happily to the set every day with my seniors and (Shin) Ha-kyun," he said, showing his extraordinary affection for the work.
Even after 25 years, the movie "JSA" still leaves a deep impression. This attractive photobook features the main characters from the movie.
The interview can be found in the March issue of ELLE and on their website.
2025/02/18 21:49 KST
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