The movie ”Firefighter 2001: The Truth of the Battle” features a video message from JooWon, who plays a rookie firefighter, and director Kwak Kyung-taek, as well as an interview and behind-the-scenes footage!

"Firefighter 2001: The Truth of the Battle," distributed by Albatross Films, will be released nationwide on Friday, July 4, 2025.
This work is based on the Hongje-dong fire disaster that occurred on March 4, 2001, and depicts the fierce struggle of firefighters.
When it was released in Korea, it debuted at number one (released on December 4th) and was number one for three consecutive weeks (excluding foreign films). Furthermore, it is expected to be ranked in the top five domestic films in terms of box office revenue in 2024, based on the number of films released in December.
The drama was a big hit. The firefighters in the drama were in a poorly equipped and well-treated environment, but they risked their lives to put out the fire and save lives. It was reported as a major incident in Korea at the time, and the firefighters
This was also a catalyst for improving working conditions. The staff and cast are the same people who worked on the hit films "Friend," "Friend: The Eternal Bond," "Top Secret Investigation," and "Changshari."
The film is directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, who has also directed "9.15."
The lead role of the rookie firefighter from the West Division, Cheol-Ryun, has appeared in numerous TV series.
Joo Won is a popular actor with a strong talent who is also known as the "Prince of Efficiency." Kwak Do Won plays Jin Seop, the team leader of the West Department. Other cast members include You Chae Myung, Lee Yu Young, Kim Min Jae, Oh Dae Hwan,
The film also features a star-studded cast including Lee Jun-hyuk and Jang Young Nam. Comments from lead actress Joo Won and director Kwak Kyung-taek have now been released for Japanese fans.
In addition, a behind-the-scenes video with comments from JooWon and the main cast, and a text message from director Kwak Kyung-taek to Japanese fans have arrived!
Exclusive benefits for hotel guests have been decided. ■A special video message from JooWon and director Kwak Kyung-taek to Japanese fans has arrived!
In the newly released footage, comments from lead actress JooWon and director Kwak Kyung-taek are included.
JooWon has sent a message with a refreshing smile to her Japanese fans, expressing her joy that the film is about to be released in Japan. And director Kwak Kyung-taek has said,
He said of the film, "It's a work not just for Korea and Japan, but for the whole world," and released a video message paying tribute to the firefighters who sacrifice themselves to save people.
■Making-of video with interviews with the cast released The making-of video not only shows the filming scene, but also JooWon who plays Cheol-un, You Chae Myung who plays Captain Kang, and Yeo
Kim Min Jae, who plays N-tae, Oh Dae Hwan, who plays Hyo-jung, Lee Jun-hyuk, who plays Ki-cheol, and Jang Young Nam, who plays Do-sung, spoke to former about the incident and how tense it was to handle fire during the filming of the movie.
The video includes an interview in which the director talks about his respect and appreciation for the firefighters. ■A text message has arrived from Director Kwak Kyung-taek to his Japanese fans!
My film will be shown in a Japanese cinema for the first time in a long time. I often go to Japan to write scripts, so I have many friends there and they have high expectations.
Firefighters in Korea, Japan and around the world are professionals who sacrifice themselves. This film was inspired by a tragedy in Korea, but Japan is also a country where the role of firefighters is very important.
Through this film, I would like to express my heartfelt respect to the Japanese firefighters. ■Cinemart Shinjuku's limited admission bonus is a set of two postcards of JooWon and Lee Jun-hyuk
It has been decided! Postcards of the main actors JooWon, who plays Cheol-roon, and Lee Jun-hyuk, who plays Ki-chul, will be distributed in a set of two exclusively at Cinemart Shinjuku from the opening day on Friday, July 4th.
The postcard is a special one that includes lines from the film in Korean and uses the original Korean version of the character poster.
※Available while stocks last. Title: "Firefighter 2001, the Truth of the Battle" Release Date: July 4th (Friday)
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Rights Reserved. Director: Kwak Kyung-taek, "Friend" Cast: Joo Won, "Carter"; Kwak Do Won, "The Wailing"; You Chae Myung, "Itae"
"Hospital Class", Lee YuYoung's "The Seoul Mate", Kim Min Jae's "Peninsula: Final Stage", Oh DaeHwan's "Devil's Game", Lee Jun-hyuk's "The Outlaws"
WAY OUT, Jang Young Nam's Wolf Hunt Specs: 2024 / Korean film / Korean / 106 min / Cinemascope / 5.1ch / Subtitles: Keiko Honda / G
Original title: Firefighters / English title: Firefighters / Provided by: New Select / Distributed by: Albatross Films
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