Jung Woo-sung, who transformed into a film director, and Yoo Hae-jin, who challenged their first romance, face each other on the same day. Jung Woo-sung's 'Guardian' and Yoo Hae-jin's 'Sweet Sea' are both polar opposites in material and atmosphere. Attention is focusing on what will be the work that will win the simultaneous release on August 15th.
'Guardian' is an action film depicting the story between Soo-hyeok, who wants to live a normal life after knowing the existence of his daughter, who was released from prison after 10 years, and those who are aiming for him. Actor Jung Woo-sung's first feature film directing 'Guardian' drew attention early on when it was invited to leading overseas film festivals such as the 47th Toronto International Film Festival, the 55th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival, and the 42nd Hawaii International Film Festival.
Jung Woo-sung plays the main character 'Soo-hyeok'. Kim Nam-gil plays 'Woo-jin', a troubleshooter with a 100% success rate, and Park Sung-woong plays 'Eung-guk', the boss of the organization that 'Su-hyeok' used to work in, creating tension. Joon-Han Kim plays 'Sung-Jun', the second-in-command of an organization suffering from an inferiority complex, and Yuna Park plays 'Jin-A', a bomb killer and partner of 'Woo-Jin'.
The teaser poster released together raises curiosity about what dangerous story will unfold in front of him who wants an ordinary life through 'Soo-hyeok' leaning on a car in the sunset. Here, the copy of "Ordinary life, the most dangerous dream" draws a paradoxical yet intense attraction.
On the other hand, 'Sweet Sea: 7510' tells the story of Chiho (Yoo Hae-jin), a genius confectionery researcher who knows nothing but sweets, and the positive Il-yeong (Kim Hee-seon), who changes the taste of life. Cha In-pyo plays Seok-ho, Chi-ho's older brother, and Jin Seon-gyu plays Byeong-hun, the president of a confectionery company.
Yoo Hae-jin takes on the challenge of acting in a comic romance for the first time since his debut. Kim Hee-seon appears in a Korean movie about 20 years after 'The Man Who Gone to Mars' in 2003. In addition, 'Sweet Sea: 7510' is director Lee Han's comeback after 4 years of hiatus. Director Lee produced and directed the films 'Wandeuk' (2011) and 'Witness' (2019), and his works have received good reviews from the audience.
In addition, Jung Woo-sung of the competitor's 'Guardian' added his strength with a special appearance in 'Sweet Sea: 7510'. Director Lee Han and Jung Woo-sung were together in the previous film 'Witness'. Since they were two people who have maintained a close relationship, it seems that Jung Woo-sung has started shooting in support.
The two works were released simultaneously on Liberation Day and met as competing works. In the case of Jung Woo-sung, he faced a funny situation in which he made a special appearance in a competing work. Following 'Crime City 3', which became a movie with 10 million, will the two works capture the number of audiences and buzz? Attention is focusing on whether the film will not be able to use its strength due to the upcoming 'Concrete Utopia' and 'Unofficial Operation'.
Reporter Ryu Ye-ji and Ten Asia ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr