Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun expressed his regret over not opting for a running guarantee on 'BIBOTV'.

On the 23rd, the YouTube channel 'BIBOTV - Im Hyung-jun's Acting Castle' featured director Jang Hang-jun, who rose to fame with the film 'The Man Who Lives with the King'.

During the episode, Jang Hang-jun shared insights into his life after becoming a '10 million director' and revealed his new film project. He stated, "Everyone gets a chance in life, and I feel like mine has come," reflecting on his recent success.
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Regarding his next project, he mentioned, "Just because I've reached 10 million, I shouldn't lose my initial mindset. I plan to produce and direct a low-budget independent film with more precision."

When asked if he made a lot of money from his recent success, Jang Hang-jun revealed, "Not all 10 million films make a lot of money. I didn't opt for a running guarantee for an extra 5-6 million won, so I only received the director's fee," evoking sympathy.

A running guarantee is an incentive paid in proportion to the number of viewers exceeding the break-even point. Typically set at 300-500 won per viewer, the total amount is estimated to be around 7 billion won.
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Director Jang Hang-jun Regrets Not Opting for Running Guarantee Despite Box Office Success
Jang Hang-jun also revealed the tentative title of his upcoming project, 'International Lawyer', describing it as "a work with high density and vivid characters, centered around the intrigues of lawyers." He added, "There aren't many location changes, but the tension is immense."

The casting process brought laughter. Jang Hang-jun noted, "While Park Bo-gum, Jo In-sung, and Joo Ji-hoon are all possible, it's a low-budget independent film, so it's not easy." However, he mentioned, "Lee Jun-hyuk said he'd do it if I asked him," indicating his consideration of Lee Jun-hyuk for the role.

He humorously added, "IU couldn't match her schedule, so she suggested shooting alongside another film, but I told her it was against the ethics of Chungmuro. I suggested we work together next year," causing laughter.

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia eun@tenasia.co.kr
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