[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 happy to meet you." Hyun Bin then said, "Hello (in Japanese). It's been a while since I last saw you all."
I'm happy to see you at the cinema. I hope today will be a good memory for you all," she said, conveying her joy to the eagerly awaited fans. Lily added, "A lot of people gathered on a weekday afternoon.
Thank you for watching. 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."
The film was greeted with thunderous applause. It has been about six months since its release in Korea, and it will finally be released in Japan next week. The director commented on his thoughts about the film's release in Japan, "As you can see, this film is
"It's a story about the Korean Righteous Army. Its release in Japan has a big meaning. I'm excited to see how the people who watch it react to it," said Hyun Bin.
"This film depicts a historical event between Japan and Korea. I'm nervous about how the audience will react to this film," she said.
"Although this is a work based on history, 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 work as an entertainment film.
"I've always been interested in Ahn Jung-geun. There is a lot of content about him in Korea, and I found his autobiography in a bookstore.
When I read it, I realized that he was a man who had suffered human suffering that I had never known before. There were many things about him that I didn't know, such as the fact that he helped Japanese prisoners of war, and this sparked my curiosity.
"I created this work because I wanted to understand why he went to Harbin to accomplish something great, and to portray his feelings for his comrades."
When Hyun Bin and Lily were asked why they decided to appear in the show, they said, "(Hyun Bin) Ahn Jung Geun has a very big presence in Korea.
However, he was also a human being with many emotions, and I wanted to show those emotions through the film. I felt that the director was very sincere in what he wanted to convey.
"I decided to appear in the film because I wanted to work with him on a film because he told me, 'Let's make a meaningful film.'" "When I first received the script, I thought it was great. Also, the director's
I'm a big fan and have seen almost all of his feature films. I've also seen almost all of Hyun Bin's works. So, not just me, but everyone else would not turn down this offer," he said.
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 film was shot in the midst of the vast natural scenery of snowy plains and deserts.
When asked if filming on ice was tough, Lily turned the question over to Hyun Bin, who said, "Was it amazing to film on ice?" He then replied, "Before filming this movie, the director declared war on me.
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.
"While filming, rather than feeling it was difficult, I felt like these were things people in that era must have been thinking, which helped me with my acting," he said, revealing that the harsh set was actually a positive thing for him.
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 that their love was mutual, and the venue was filled with laughter and an atmosphere of envy.
The next question from fans on social media was about the food on set in Korea. Rumor has it it's delicious.
Lily was full of praise for the Korean catering, saying, "There were so many different kinds of kimchi alone. It was a space where you could always eat delicious Korean food."
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 isn't good, everyone gets angry, right?
I always make sure to have delicious food on set and make sure to serve it at the right time." Hyun Bin said, "It's because of this kind of filming environment that I've developed a bond with the actors and staff, just like 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 because of the collaboration between Korean and Japanese actors."
"The acting of the cast is amazing. Even though we live in an age of streaming video services, this is a movie that should be experienced in the theater," he said. Finally, Hyun Bin commented, "The story may be very difficult and painful, but
"It's a movie that gives 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 said, "I would like to continue working with you two on various projects in the future."
In response, Hyun Bin said, "Lily played a big role in making this Japan premiere happen. When it was released in Korea, he came to Korea.
We had a premiere screening together. At that time, we promised each other that if there was another event like this in Japan, we would definitely go together. Today, we were able to keep that promise," he said, as if his wish had come true.
The director also said, "I'm a big fan of Lily, so it was an amazing experience for me to see him on set. He had a presence even greater than Hirobumi Ito. I want to thank him again."
He concluded the event by expressing his passionate feelings for Lily. <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"
Starring: Hyun Bin (Crash Landing on You), Park Jung Min (Smuggling
1970' Jo Woo Jin 'The Insiders', Jeon Yeo Bin 'Vincenzo' Park Hoon 'Spring in Seoul', You Chae Myung 'Itaewon Class', Lee Don
Wook "Goblin: The Lonely and Great God" 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: Harbin Release date in Korea: December 24, 2024 © 2024 CJ ENM Co., Ltd., HIVE
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