[Press conference report] Hwang Jung Min and Jung HaeIn star! Director Ryoo Seung-wan's latest film ”Veteran: The Crime Investigation Team” holds emergency press conference in Japan

The movie "I, THE Veteran 2" (English title: I, THE Veteran 2) is a mega hit that has been ranked first in Korean audience numbers for five consecutive weeks and has attracted 7.5 million Korean audience members (according to KOFIC as of December 26, 2024).
The movie "Veteran: Executive Officer" will be released in Japan under the Japanese title "Veteran: Violent Crimes Investigation Team". Prior to the release, director Ryoo Seung-wan and co-star Hwang Ji-hoon, who starred in the film,
An emergency press conference featuring Yeongmin and Jung HaeIn was held on Thursday, April 3rd at Shinjuku Piccadilly in Tokyo. Director Ryoo Seung-wan, known as a master of Korean action movies,
This is the director's first visit to Japan since his release of "Smuggling 1970" last year. "Thank you for taking the time to see me today," he said to the assembled press.
Hwang Jung Min, a renowned Korean actor who has appeared in numerous films and TV series including "Revenge," commented, "I am honored to have this opportunity to introduce this film to everyone."
Jung HaeIn, a popular actor in Japan, is visiting Japan for the first time to greet people on stage. "I'm happy to meet you. I'm nervous, but I'll do my best," he said in Japanese.
With the release of his latest film, his first in nine years since the 2015 film "Veteran," director Ryoo Seung-wan commented, "Fortunately, the film "Veteran" was a huge success both at home and abroad.
I was determined to make the sequel with Hwang Jung Min as the lead actor, but I also felt the pressure to surpass the previous film, so it took a while to get started.
"I was overwhelmed. When I was actually shooting, it felt more like I was shooting for the first time in nine days, rather than nine years. I was very happy," he said, looking back on the time of filming.
Hwang Jung Min said, "I couldn't believe nine years had passed. The movie 'Veteran' was well received and people around me said, 'I saw that movie.
" I was often told that. During Korean New Year's Day and Obon, our show was often broadcast on terrestrial TV, so the audience would often say, "You're a veteran.
I don't think people felt that "Victims" was my first film in nine years.
"I felt like I was shooting this film right away," he said, expressing his joy at being involved in this film. Jung HaeIn, who joined the cast from "Veteran: The Crime Investigation Team," said, "Veteran was a very beloved drama.
I was nervous because it was a drama, but thanks to senior Hwang Jung Min, I was able to quickly become part of the set. I was able to focus on acting without feeling any pressure from the drama.
I am truly grateful for the help and encouragement that I received from the director." Hwang Jung Min responded, "I remember applauding with joy when I heard from the director that Hye-in would be joining the cast.
I imagine it must have been a burden for you to join the project as a newcomer, given the energy of the series and the continuity of the previous film, but your brilliant acting made it hard to notice.
When asked if there was a memorable action scene in this film, Jung HaeIn replied, "The scene on the stairs was memorable.
I think it's a good one. Also, the scene that I remember the most is when detective Seo Do-cheol, played by Hwang Jung Min, hits a man's private parts (laughs).
"It was really hard, and I had a hard time while I was filming," he said, looking a little embarrassed. Hwang Jung Min said, "We filmed it in the middle of winter, so the scene where I was getting rained on on the rooftop was really cold.
So the quality of the action scenes was secondary; all I wanted to do was get home quickly and take a shower," he revealed, making the reporters laugh.
When asked what their ideal image of a veteran was, in keeping with the title of the movie, all three of them started to ponder, saying "Hmmmm," and then, "I think that kind of
"I think a veteran is someone who can answer questions well, but I'm not a veteran yet," said Director Ryoo Seung-wan with a wry smile. Jung HaeIn responded, "I think there are two types of veterans.
First of all, I think that the veterans are the ones who started acting in Korean action and crime action movies. And this film is exactly what many people know about the Korean action movie series.
I would be happy if I could be loved by others. The other is that I want people who are doing their best in their own places, who can be a mirror for others and for themselves, and who can help others.
I think he's a veteran," Hwang Jung Min responded, "I was going to say that, but you said it first. Next time, I want you to guess first."
He complained to the MC with a smile. Jokes aside, when asked about his ideal image of a veteran, Hwang Jung Min said, "As Hye-in said, I want someone who can work hard in their own position.
Of course there are those who are working, but there are also those who are away from work, living their own lives as housewives, fathers, students, and doing what they should do.
"I think everyone in the cast is a veteran," he said calmly.
"Violent Crimes Unit" will be released on Friday, April 11th. The first film, "Veteran," will also be coming back for a limited time screening starting Friday, April 4th, so don't miss it.
[Film information] ■ Title: "Veteran Violent Crime Investigation Team" ■ Release date: April 11 (Fri) Shinjuku Piccadilly and other nationwide theaters Story Don't cross the line between good and evil
Is the "criminal" who executes the bad guys a murderer or a hero of justice? A crime action movie that shakes up the boundaries between good and evil and has 7.5 million fans in Korea.
Veteran detective Seo Do-cheol and the detectives of the Violent Crimes Unit are investigating a series of cases of villains who were not brought to justice by the law.
The public, outraged by the absurd judicial system, began calling the perpetrator of the vigilante justice "Haechi," a mythical creature that judges good and evil, and praising him as a hero of justice.
With the addition of Lee Seung-wan, the case seems to be getting closer to being solved... Director: Ryoo Seung-wan Screenplay: Ryoo Seung-wan, Lee Won-jae Running time: 118 minutes
Starring: Hwang Jung Min, Jung Hae-in, Ahn Bo Hyun, Oh Dal Su, Jang Yoon Ju, Oh Dae Hwan,
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