A rare behind-the-scenes video of ”Presidential Assassination Trial: 16 Days of Truth” has been released, in which Cho Jung Seok, Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE), You Chae Myung, and director Joo Changmin talk about their thoughts on the film!

The film stars Cho Jung Seok (Hospital Playlist), Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE) (Parasite), and You Chae Myung (The Solitary Gourmet), who are all part of a star-studded cast.
The latest film from director Joo Changmin of "The Man Who Became a President," "Presidential Assassination Trial: 16 Days of Truth," will finally be screened at Shinjuku Musashinokan, Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, YE
Released nationwide at BISU GARDEN CINEMA and other cinemas. 1979 Presidential Assassination - A soldier is arrested for assassination on the orders of his superior officer, and a lawyer steps in to save him.
The outcome of the trial, which determined the future of the country, was being manipulated by a man who was plotting to become the next dictator. Park Chung-hee, who seized power in a military coup and wielded such great power that he was criticized as a dictator,
He was assassinated on October 26, 1979, by his close aide, Kim Jae-gyu, director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA), who was rumored to be the country's number two.
The film depicts the trial of this sensational case and the three men who were involved in one of the biggest historical events in modern Korean history, from the October 26 assassination of the president to the December 12 military coup, in part through a futuristic approach.
This work is based on historical facts and mixes fiction with the story. It tells the story of the presidential assassination trial, said to be the worst trial in Korean history, from the perspectives of those defending, those being tried, and those manipulating the case behind the scenes, in a TV series-like style.
The director behind this film is Joo Changmin, who also directed the blockbuster film The Man Who Became King starring Lee Byung Hun. He has fully demonstrated the skills he showed in his previous film, capturing the voices of those who lived at that time.
The film vividly depicts the heartbreaking cry of the protagonist. The cast includes some of the most famous actors in the Korean film industry. The original character of the film is a lawyer named Cho, who will stop at nothing to win.
The role of Ng In-hoo will be played by Cho Jung-Seok, who has gained popularity through TV series such as "Hospital Playlist." The role of Park Tae-ju, the honest soldier whom Jung In-hoo defends, will be played by Cho Jung-Seok, who has starred in the film "Parasite: The Final Chapter."
Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE), who has appeared in numerous films and TV series, including "The Solitary Gourmet" and "The Family of the Dead," and this is his last film, will play Jeong Sang-doo, the head of the joint investigation team who manipulates the trial behind the scenes.
The renowned actor Yoo Jae, who has shown a wide range of acting in films such as "Itaewon Class," won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards for his role in this film, which is based on the life of Chun Doo-hwan.
Myung plays the role and shows an overwhelming presence. This film will be released in Japan on Friday, August 22nd this week, and we will be taking a look at the filming site and Cho Jung Seok, Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE), and Yoo Jae Mi.
The behind-the-scenes footage, which includes an interview with director Joo Changmin, has been released! The film is based on the events that shook modern Korean history, the October 26 Incident and the December 12 Coup d'état, which occurred in 1979.
The video begins with the introduction, "A man who gets caught up in the worst case" (Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE)) and "A story about a lawyer who struggles to save a man" (Cho Jung Seok).
Cho Jung Seok said, "I wanted to play a character like that." When asked about his role as lawyer Jung In-hoo, he said, "I place more importance on winning or losing than on what is right or wrong."
Looking back on his time as a "person who can do anything," he showed a serious expression on the set. Regarding Cho Jung Seok, he said, "I was grateful that he matched the tempo with me" (Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE)), "He really has a lot of energy.
"I felt he was a very overflowing actor," said You Chae Myung, and his co-stars also had complete confidence in him. Meanwhile, Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE), who played the role of the soldier Park Tae Joo, said, "Colonel Park Tae Joo is a very solid and reliable actor.
He described his role as "a man of integrity," and perfectly embodied the character's emotions with each expression in the prison meeting room and in the courtroom. Director Joo Changmin said, "When Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE) put on the costume, the staff
"I remember him letting out a cry of joy," he revealed, and declared, "I think Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE) played his role with more than 200%." You Chae Myung also said, "His concentration was outstanding.
The video also shows Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE) discussing with the director while watching the monitor.
You Chae Myung, who played the role of Jeong Sang-doo, the head of the joint investigation team, overwhelmed the set with his impressive acting.
The making-of footage gives us a glimpse of the acting battle between three of Korea's most representative actors, with Cho Jung-Seok recalling, "It was so scary that I felt his strength."
What's more, the attention to detail in the art sets, which were recreated in 1979, is also noteworthy! Director Joo Changmin said, "Even though it was difficult to recreate everything, the one scene I definitely wanted to recreate was the courtroom scene.
"The placement of the characters was based on the dignity and documentary feel of a military court," he explained, taking care to match the positions of the defense team and spectators, as well as the number of defendants. "The courtroom scene was the only one that was created at that time.
The actors, including Cho Jung Seok and Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE), give passionate performances with the commitment to "making it as if we went back to the 20th century," and the satisfied expressions they show in between takes are also noteworthy.
Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE) said, "Please look forward to this film." He also pondered the meaning of director Joo Changmin's words, "It's a story about people, and about the attitude people should have."
It is a precious behind-the-scenes video. Title: Presidential Assassination Trial 16 Days of Truth Cast: Cho Jung Seok (Hospital Playlist), Lee Seong Kyu (INFINITE), Ng (Parasite)
"Semi-Basement Family"), You Chae Myung ("The Solitary Gourmet" and "Itaewon Class") Director and Screenwriter: Joo Changmin ("The Man Who Became King")
2024 / Korea / 124 min / Color / Scope / 5.1ch / Original title: The Land of Happiness / Subtitle translation: Tomoko Fukudome / Distribution: Shogakukan © 2024
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The film will be released nationwide from Friday, August 22nd at Shinjuku Musashino-kan, Human Trust Cinema Yurakucho, YEBISU GARDEN CINEMA, and other theaters!