"Polaris" will be available exclusively on STAR with subtitles and dubbing from Wednesday, September 10th. <Premiere Screening Event Report> Joo Jong Hyuk makes a surprise appearance on stage, drawing thunderous applause from the audience.
!! "Look at the North Star!" is appealing in Japanese! Walt Disney Japan Co., Ltd. has announced the launch of Disney's official video streaming service "Disney+"
Disney Plus' content brand "Star" will exclusively broadcast the original Korean TV series "Polaris" from Wednesday, September 10th.
(9 episodes in total / 3 episodes streamed for the first time, 2 episodes every Wednesday thereafter, subtitled and dubbed streams) Before the stream starts on Wednesday, September 10th, EP1 and EP2 of "Polaris" will be available for pre-order at movie theaters in Tokyo.
The film's popularity is soaring in Japan, and actor Joo Jong Hyuk, who plays Park Chan-hee, the head of the security team for the main character Moon-ju (Jung Ji-hyeon), rushed to the event.
She made a surprise appearance! The audience erupted in applause. We will report on the event. This film is about a lonely couple: a South Korean female presidential candidate and a North Korean defector with a "secret."
A spectacular romance that depicts the "forbidden love" that transcends status and the fate of two people who are at the mercy of the threat looming over North and South Korea.
Kang Dong Woo plays Sang-ho, a North Korean defector whom Hyun hires as his bodyguard. The director is Kim Hee-won, who co-directed "Crash Landing on You" and also led the hit "Queen of Tears."
The script is by Jung Seok-kyung, who worked on "Sisters," and the cast is so luxurious that it has gathered top-notch creators.
It has been a hot topic on NS even before it was streamed. Many Korean drama fans gathered at the pre-premiere screening of "Polaris" held before the exclusive stream on Disney Plus, but the cast of this film
Actor Joo Jong Hyuk made a surprise appearance! The audience erupted in excitement at the unexpected and delightful surprise. "Good evening, everyone. I'm Joo Jong Hyuk, who played the role of Park Chang Hee in 'Polaris'.
"My name is Juk," he said, and was greeted with warm applause. When the MC asked, "You rushed over at short notice, didn't you?", he replied, "Normally, Jung Jihyon and Kang Dong-sama would have come, but
"I'm sorry, but I'm here representing the production when my older brothers and sisters, including Wong, should have been there," he said with humility, which was met with another round of warm applause from the audience.
As the venue was filled with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the conversation immediately turned to the role of Park Chan-hee, played by Joo Jong Hyuk, who said, "The character I played, Chan-hee, became Moon-joo's bodyguard after the shooting of the presidential candidate.
However, Sang-ho (Kang Dong-woo), whose identity and former member are unknown, joins the security team. Rather than expressing his feelings, Chang-hee decides to continue guarding while hiding his emotions.
He explained his role as a man who serves as Moon Joo's supporter. Looking back on his time working with legendary actors such as Jung Ji Hyeon and Kang Dong Woo, he said, "I'm so happy that I was able to work with such great actors.
"It was the first time I'd seen such wonderful entertainers. They were so cool that when I looked into their eyes during the rehearsal, I almost forgot my lines," said the legend.
The MC then asked what would happen to the viewers who would be watching the two in the main program, to which she replied, "I don't think you'll remember my face anymore."
" he said jokingly, drawing laughter from the audience. When asked about the highlights of this film, which has been much anticipated even before it was released on Stream, he replied, "The first highlight is something you can see from the poster.
"I think the most appealing thing about this film is the perfect visuals of Moon-ju and Sang-ho, their romance, relationship, and visual chemistry," he said, raising the expectations of the audience who will be watching the film.
Furthermore, the MC, who had already watched the main story, said that another highlight was that "Joo Jong Hyuk has appeared in various works, but in this work he plays a different, serious character."
When he said, "The image is also a highlight," the audience applauded again, and he commented in Japanese, "Thank you very much," looking embarrassed.
"I'm getting goosebumps. I feel a bit embarrassed," he said modestly. Kim Hee-woo, who has worked on a string of hit films including "Queen of Tears," "Vincenzo," and "Sisters,"
When asked about working with Director Ng, she said, "This work contains some heavy content, but when the actors came to the set, everyone felt happy. It was all thanks to the director that I was able to work with him.
He was a director who entertained us and transformed all the dark atmospheres into brighter moods." Then, he left a text message for everyone in Japan.
Joo Jong Hyuk revealed that he would be performing on the spot, giving a further surprise. "First of all, I wanted to come to meet the Japanese fans, but I was unable to go to the venue.
It's unfortunate that it didn't come to fruition. However, I feel relieved because I sent Joo Jong Hyuk, who I trust the most. Japanese people are good at analyzing works, and once they fall in love, they love them deeply and for a long time.
I know that it is the viewers who support us. I am always grateful. And this work also depicts the situation in Asia, so I would be happy if you could empathize with it in that sense as well.
"I made this film with a focus on melodrama and thriller elements, so I hope you enjoy it," said the director, who serves as the PR ambassador for "Polaris."
Joo Jong Hyuk is also rapidly gaining popularity in Japan, and in light of the recent increase in exchanges between Japanese and Korean actors, when asked which actors and directors he would like to work with in the future, he replied, "Really?
There are many people like me, but I love Japanese TV series and movies and watch them often. I'm a big fan of director Lee Sang-il and his movie "Rage." I'm also a big fan of director Hirokazu Koreeda.
" He revealed, "I look forward to hearing from you," and appealed to the directors. Finally, he said, "I am honored to be able to stand in front of everyone in Japan to promote Polaris, and I am very happy to see this film in Japan.
I feel very honored to be able to promote this work in front of audiences who are seeing it for the first time, and to be able to get to know it. It feels amazing to be able to interact with them in this way.
This film was made possible by the wonderful director, staff, and actors who came together to create a truly wonderful work, so I think everyone will enjoy it.
It will be streamed on Spotify, so I would be happy if you continue to watch it, and I hope you will show lots of interest. I would also be happy if you spread the word to the people around you."
Finally, he concluded the event with a message to his fans in Japanese, saying, "Watch Polaris!" The spectacular romance "Polaris" is brought to you by a stellar cast and creators.
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By chunchun 2025/09/09 23:54 KST
