The movie "I, THE Veteran 2" (English title: I, THE Veteran 2) has been ranked No. 1 in Korean audience numbers for five consecutive weeks and is a mega hit with 7.5 million Korean audience numbers (according to KOFIC as of December 26, 2024).
The Japanese title of the movie "Veteran: Violent Crimes Investigation Team" has been decided to be released in Japan on April 11th (Friday). This time, attention is focused on the action of this film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan.
The commentary video has arrived! ★The cutting edge of Korean action! One of the most popular directors, Ryoo Seung-wan, directed the thrilling action movie "The Strangers" which was released in 2015 and attracted 13.4 million viewers in Korea.
Director Ryoo Seung-wan returns to the helm with this sequel to the TV drama "Veteran." He began making short films in his twenties, and made his feature film debut in 2000 with the indie film "Veteran."
He made his mark with the film Luling Files (2013), and his follow-up Veteran became a huge hit in Korea, attracting 13.4 million viewers, establishing himself as a leader in the action film industry.
He has produced a series of popular films, including "14 Days to Escape" (2021) and "Smuggler 1970" (23), becoming one of Korea's most popular hit makers.
★The trust in teammates is intense...! Action commentary video that lets you feel the passion of the entire team has been released!
The action commentary that just arrived begins with a cheerful greeting from Hwang Jung Min, who returns to the main role from "Veteran," and then the production team's eager anticipation for the sequel.
Director Ryoo Seung-wan is also seen talking about the words "I wanted" and the bond between the group.
"He's an actor who shows the best facial expressions in action scenes," he said. Hwang Jung Min himself said with a smile, "I don't want to put my body on the line, but if the director asks me to, I have to do it."
Jung HaeIn said about the role of Park Sun-woo that he played, "I'm a rookie detective and the youngest, so I wanted to show passion and spirit. I learned joint locks at an action school and became able to move freely.
"I had to practice because I had to," he said of the pre-production process. Hwang Jung Min said, "I think something new was born with his (Jung HaeIn) participation.
He revealed that Jung HaeIn's movements influenced his own acting, saying, "I just joined in on Mai's actions," showing how much he trusts her.
Hwang Jung Min also commented on working with director Ryoo Seung-wan again.
"I always feel happy when I'm working with director Ryoo Seung-wan," he said. The director himself explained the difference between this film and his previous one, "Veteran," saying, "If the previous film was milk chocolate, this one is dark chocolate.
"The biggest challenge was finding the balance between what was already there and what was new," he recalled. Towards the end, Jung HaeIn commented, "We get angry together, and we feel exhilarated together. I think you'll get a taste of that."
As stated above, this film has many quirks and a multifaceted appeal. I hope you enjoy the feeling after watching it at the theater!
(Original title: Veteran 2) (English title: I, THE EXECUTIONER) Director: Ryoo Seung-wan
Screenwriters: Ryoo Seung-wan, Lee Won-jae Running time: 118 minutes Cast: Hwang Jung Min, Jung Hae-in, Ahn Bo Hyun, Oh
Dal-su, Jang Yoon-Ju, Oh Dae-Hwan, Kim Si-Hoo, Shin Seung-Hwan 2024 / South Korea / Korean / 118 min. / Color / Cinemascope / 5.1ch / Subtitle translation by Nemoto Rie
Provided by: KADOKAWA K Plus MOVIE WALKER PRESS KOREA Distributed by: KADOKAWA, KADOKAWA K Plus ⓒ 2024 CJ
ENM Co., Ltd., Filmmakers R&K ALL RIGHTS RESERVED April 11th (Friday) Shinjuku Piccadilly and other locations nationwide
To celebrate the release of "Veteran: Violent Crimes Unit," "Veteran" will be screened for a limited time from 4/4 (Fri.)! For details, please visit the official website.
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