The main characters of the movie 'Hwaran' (director Kim Chang-hoon), which was officially invited to the Un Certain Regard section of the 76th Cannes International Film Festival, digested the world premiere and red carpet schedule.
On the 24th (local time) at 11:00 am, 'Hwaran' was released for the first time in the world at the Salle Debussy Theater in Cannes, France. On this day, in front of the Debussy Theater, movie fans from all over the world to get tickets for the premiere of 'Hwaran' formed a long line from early morning.
Prior to the screening, directors Hong Sa-bin, Song Joong-ki, Kim Hyung-seo, Jeong Jae-kwang, and Kim Chang-hoon, the main characters of 'Hwaran', entered the theater and cheers poured out from the audience. At the stage greeting, director Kim Chang-hoon said, "It is an honor to be able to present my first film at the Cannes Film Festival. I would appreciate it if you enjoyed it as it is a work that I worked hard on with the actors and staff here."
Hong Sa-bin's amazing acting, which is not like a rookie, conveyed Yeon-kyu's confused feelings beyond the screen. Song Joong-ki, who was divided into Chi-gun, led the audience into the world of 'Hwaran' by enhancing the sense of immersion with a new face that had never been seen before. Kim Hyeong-seo, who plays White, also showed off her presence with her bold acting. Jeong Jae-gwang, who plays Seung-mu, Chi-geon's subordinate, also boasted intense eyes.
Cheers and applause poured in from the audience even before the ending credits of 'Hwaran' went up. Directors Hong Sa-bin, Song Joong-ki, Kim Hyung-seo, Jeong Jae-kwang, and Kim Chang-hoon embraced each other and shared a moment of emotion in the standing ovation that did not end even after the lights turned on and the ending credits rolled. After the premiere, Hong Sa-bin said, "Every situation is like a dream. Thank you for watching the movie well, and I am glad that you left precious memories that will never be forgotten. I would like to express my gratitude to all the directors, staff, and actors." .
Song Joong-ki said, "After watching the movie, I am satisfied that the emotions I felt in the script seemed to come out more deeply. Especially in the reservoir scene, when I saw the expression of Yeon-gyu looking at Chi-geon's ears from behind, I thought, 'The emotions I felt when I first read this script were correct. ' and I thought, 'You did a good job in this movie.'
In addition, Kim Hyung-seo said, "It was a tearful experience. It was the longest applause in my life, the slowest time, and the most intense experience. I would like to thank everyone who was with 'Hwaran' for making this experience possible." said.
Even on the red carpet held in the evening, the 'Hwaran' team captivated Khan. Hong Sa-bin, Song Joong-ki, director Kim Chang-hoon, who appeared in fancy tuxedos, and Kim Hyung-seo, who drew attention in a glamorous black dress, responded with a relaxed smile to the flashes of reporters from all over the world, heating up the Cannes night.
'Hwaran' is a story about Yeon-gyu (played by Hong Sa-bin), a boy who wants to escape from a hellish reality, meets Chi-geon (played by Song Joong-ki), a middle boss of an organization, and ends up in a precarious world.
Reporter Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia kkk39@tenasia.co.kr