'Scion' director Park Hoon-jung "There is no alternative other than Kim Seon-ho, I prefer a neat and crazy person"

Director Park Hoon-jung of the films 'New World' and 'The Witch' showed firm faith in actor Kim Seon-ho.

On the afternoon of the 8th, a press conference and press conference for the movie 'The Scion' (Director Park Hoon-jung) was held at COEX Megabox in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Actors Kim Seon-ho, Kang Tae-joo, Kim Kang-woo, Go A-ra and director Park Hoon-jung attended.

On this day, director Park Hoon-jung emphasized that there was no alternative other than actor Kim Seon-ho when considering the character of 'Scion' despite the issue of Kim Seon-ho's private life.

At the same time, regarding the change of the title from 'Sad Tropical' to 'Scion', he said, "There was a little sadness in the original title 'Sad Tropical', but the sadness disappeared" and "The characters came out strong during the filming and editing process. The characters stood out, and in the end, I decided to be a 'Scion' because I wanted the person who made this edition to stand out a little more."

In response to a question about the comedic element felt in the actors' lines in the middle of the movie, director Park said, "I try and aim for black comedy in every work, but it doesn't work well." A lot of parts have been removed,” he said.

Director Park Hoon-jung also said, "I think I like neat crazy people. That's why I think I liked the name 'Scion'" and "I think the 'Scion' character would prefer a neat gun." I wanted to show it, so it was a little messy," she laughed.

Director Park drew attention by emphasizing "The Scion", saying, "Isn't it the story of those who are discriminated against? I wanted to tell a story about those who are discriminated against.

'The Scion' is about an unknown scion (Kim Seon-ho) in front of Marco (Kang Tae-joo), a boxer who wanders around illegal stadiums in the Philippines, as well as forces with different goals, Han Yi-sa (Kim Kang-woo), Yun-ju (Go Ara), etc. appears and captures the unfolding chase.

'The Scion' will be released on June 21st.

Jiye Choi, staff reporter at TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr