Distributor Fine Films will be showing "My Dear Fu Bao" (original title: Hello, Grandpa) at Shinjuku Musashinokan, Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, and Cinema 101 on Friday, April 18th.
The film will be released nationwide, including at Ne Libre Ikebukuro. A video message from zookeeper Kang Cheol-won, known as "Fu Bao's Grandpa," has been released.
◆Ai Bao and Lo Bao, who came to Korea in 2016, naturally bred, and on July 20, 2020, a newborn baby was born in Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hu Bao, the first giant panda born in Korea. He was born in Everland, the largest ARMY amusement park in Korea, and became the center of attention from the moment he was born.
Director Shim Hyun-jun said, "She's an idol. She's a treasure that gives happiness. She's brought comfort and healing to many people during the pandemic, just as her name suggests.
She is a star panda who has been loved and admired by the whole of Korea, so much so that she was said to be a real idol, more famous than celebrities. She is also known by nicknames such as "Princess" and "Princess Poo".
He has been attracting attention both at home and abroad as the instigator of the Dabo boom, and even now that he has returned to China, his every move is being watched closely.
A video message from zookeeper Yeolwon has arrived ahead of the Japanese release of "My Dear Hubao." PPUPPA, a popular YouTube channel that streams daily life with Hubao,
Starting with the characteristic hand gestures familiar to TV viewers, he expressed his joy at the Japanese release of the film, saying, "I'm very happy."
"It's a film that I think you'll be able to empathize with, both sadness and joy," he said, giving the film his stamp of approval. "It depicts various episodes in which Fu Bao and the zookeepers share their hearts with each other. I hope you enjoy watching it."
"I hope that everyone will enjoy the film," he said, talking about the highlights of the film. As the "grandfather" of Fu Bao, who was born during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kang has also become a star zookeeper.
She also plays the role of a guide, talking about the charm and growth process of "Fu Bao Family".
Please pay attention to the communication, farewells and reunions. "My Dear Hu Bao" Director: Shim Hyun-jun, Thomas Ko
Starring: Fu Bao, Ai Bao, Lo Bao, Rui Bao, Hui Bao, Kang Cheol Won, Seo
Ng Yong-kwang 2024 / Korea / Korean / Color / 94 min. Distributor: Fine Films Eirin: G Tokyo Metropolitan Government Recommended Film Original title: Hello, Grandpa
Nationwide release from April 18th (Friday) at Shinjuku Musashinokan, Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, Cine Libre Ikebukuro and other theaters
