[Official Report] Hyun Bin and the director visit Japan for the Japan premiere of the movie ”Harbin”! Lily Franky also appears!

The Japan premiere of the superb suspenseful PENG SOO action entertainment "Harbin," which reinterprets a historical event that shocked Asia from a modern perspective, will be held at a cinema in Tokyo on June 27th.
Appearing on stage were Hyun Bin, who plays the main character Ahn Jung-geun, Lily Franky, who plays Ito Hirobumi, and director Woo Min-ho. It was a spectacular unveiling with a lineup of Japanese and Korean stars.
As the excitement in the venue rose, the director greeted the Japanese audience, saying, "I'm glad to meet you." Hyun Bin then said, "Hello (in Japanese). It's been a while since I've seen you all together again.
I'm happy to see you here at the theater. I hope today will be a good memory for you all," she said, conveying her joy to the eagerly awaited fans. Lily added, "There were so many of us gathered here on a weekday afternoon.
"Thank you very much for coming. It's a very dynamic and wonderful movie. Hyun Bin has come to Japan for the first time in a while, so I hope you all enjoy it," he said, and was greeted with a big round of applause.
It has been about six months since its release in Korea, and the film will finally be released in Japan next week. The director commented on his thoughts about the film's release in Japan, "As you have all seen, this film is about the Korean Righteous Army's
It's a story. Its release in Japan has a big meaning. I'm excited to see how the people who watch it react to it." Hyun Bin also said, "This film is a collaboration between Japan and Korea.
"It's a work that depicts a historical event. I'm nervous about how the audience will react to this work," he said.
"It's a film that I have been working on for about a year, but I think that the fact that it will be released in both Japan and Korea is the greatest symbol of peace. I hope that people will enjoy this film as an entertaining piece," she said with a smile.
The director explained how he got involved in this film by saying, "I've always been interested in Ahn Jung-geun. There's a lot of content about him in Korea, and I read his autobiography in a bookstore, and...
I learned that he was a man who had suffered human suffering that I had never known about before. There were many things about him that I didn't know, such as how he helped Japanese prisoners of war, and this sparked my curiosity.
"I created this work because I wanted to portray why he went to Harbin to accomplish something great, and also his feelings for his comrades."
When Hyun Bin and Lily were asked why they decided to appear in the show, they said, "(Hyun Bin) In Korea, Ahn Joo
Ngun has a very strong presence. But he is also a human being with many emotions, and I wanted to show those emotions through the film. And I was really impressed with what the director wanted to convey.
I felt his sincerity. He always said, 'Let's make a meaningful movie,' so I decided to star in the film because I wanted to work with him." "(Lily) When I first received the script, I thought it was wonderful.
I thought, "I'm a big fan of the director and have seen almost all of his feature films. I've also seen almost all of Hyun Bin's films. So I think not only I, but everyone else, will be happy if they receive this offer."
"I'm sure they wouldn't turn me down," he joked, revealing his feelings for the two. One of the highlights of this film is the beauty of its visuals. To achieve this, overseas locations such as Mongolia and Latvia were also used for filming, but the snowy plains
When asked if it was tough to film in the wilderness, such as on ice or in the desert, Lily turned the question over to Hyun Bin, who said, "Before filming this movie, the director told me,
War had been declared. At that time, many people were struggling to recover their country, so we couldn't just film in front of the camera. That's why we told the actors and staff to be prepared.
"During the actual filming, rather than feeling like it was hard, I felt like I was thinking about things that people in that era must have been thinking about, and it helped me with my acting," he said, adding that the harsh conditions on set were actually a positive thing.
Regarding the fact that she filmed alone in Korea, Lily said, "My co-stars and the staff were all very kind to me. The director was energetic, kind, and reliable.
Hyun Bin was gentle and kind as you know. He then shared a kind story about Hyun Bin. When he was eating in a restaurant where everyone except Lily was Korean, a Japanese person
Hyun Bin sat next to Lily because she was alone. As the conversation was taking place in Korean, Lily was quiet. Hyun Bin suddenly put his hands together under the table and said, "Lily, are you
ok?' Lily confessed that she was completely struck by the audience and said, 'You guys should try that!' Hyun Bin responded, 'former Lily
"I was a big fan of yours, so I had some ulterior motives," he said, revealing their mutual love for each other, which caused the venue to be filled with laughter and envy.
The next question from fans on social media was about the food on set in Korea.
Regarding the Korean catering, which is rumored to be delicious, Lily said, "There were so many kinds of kimchi alone. It was a space where you could always eat delicious Korean food."
Regarding the menu, the director said, "The number one priority is good food. Everyone on set is giving it their all, so they're mentally and physically exhausted. So if the food wasn't good, everyone would get angry.
"I always make sure to have delicious food on set and make sure to keep to that schedule," he said, revealing his commitment to the filming environment. Because of this, Hyun Bin said, "I feel like I've developed a bond with the actors and staff like I do in the drama.
When asked how she would sum up the appeal of this film in one word, Lily replied, "It's a wonderful film with beautiful images and dynamism." The director responded, "I think it's a great film that has a strong connection with Korea and Japan.
"The actors' performances are superb. Even though we live in an age of streaming video services, this is a movie that should be experienced at the theater." Hyun Bin concluded by saying, "The story may be very difficult and painful, but
"It's a movie that gives you hope that if you take one step at a time with conviction, a bright future awaits you," they each answered, highlighting the film's highlights.
Finally, Lily sent a love call to the two of them, saying, "I would like to continue working with you two on various projects in the future."
Hyun Bin responded, "Lily played a big role in making the Japan premiere happen. When the film was released in Korea, he came to Korea and we played together."
"We had a screening of Mia. At that time, I promised that if there was another event like this in Japan, we would definitely go together. Today, I was able to keep that promise," he said, reporting that his wish had come true.
The director also expressed his warm feelings towards Lily, saying, "I'm a big fan of Lily, so it was an amazing experience for me to see him on set. He had even more presence than Ito Hirobumi. I want to thank him again."
The event concluded with these thoughts. <Overview of the film> Production: HIVE MEDIA CORP "Spring in Seoul" Director: Woo Min-ho ("KCIA"
"The Chiefs of Namsan" and "The Insiders") Screenplay: Kim Kyung-chan, Woo Min-ho
Cinematography: Hong Kyung-pyo (Parasite, Baby Broker)
Starring: Hyun Bin "Crash Landing on You" "Confidential: International Cooperative Investigation"
"The Inspector", Park Jung Min's "Smuggling 1970", Jo Woo Jin's "The Insiders", Jeon Yeo Bin's "Vincenzo"
Park Hoon "Spring in Seoul", You Chae Myung "Itaewon Class", Lee DONG WOO "Goblin"
~The Lovely Days You Gave Me~" Lily Franky "Shoplifters", Jung Woo Sung (special appearance) "Spring in Seoul"
2024 / Korea / 114 min. / Color / Cinemascope / 5.1ch / Eirin G / Subtitle translation: Nemoto
Rie Original title / 하얼빈 HARBIN Korean release date December 24, 2024 ⓒ 2024 CJ ENM Co., Ltd., HIVE MEDIA CORP ALL
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