Hyun Bin, warm chemistry on location in Jordan amid pandemic

Behind-the-scenes chemistry stills from the movie ‘Negotiation’ (directed by Lim Soon-rye) have been released.

On the 3rd, distributor PlusM Entertainment released a behind-the-scenes still of the chemistry of 'Negotiation'. 'Negotiation' is a movie depicting the negotiation operation between a diplomat and a local National Intelligence Service agent who went to Afghanistan to rescue Koreans who were taken hostage by the Taliban in the worst kidnapping incident.

The released behind-the-scenes stills highlight the close relationship between Hwang Jung-min and Hyun Bin, two characters whose negotiation methods were polar opposites even though they had one purpose, and who met for the first time through the same work.

First, Hwang Jung-min, who plays Jeong Jae-ho, a diplomat specializing in negotiations who prioritizes principles, shows that, unlike his character in the play, he led the atmosphere of the scene comfortably with his cheerful energy. Hyun Bin, who plays the role of Park Dae-sik, a National Intelligence Service agent specializing in the Middle East and Central Asia with extensive experience in the field, played a friendly joke with Hwang Jung-min on set, giving an idea of the real-life chemistry between the two.

Hyun Bin said of Hwang Jung-min, "He is a senior and older brother whom I can rely on and learn from a lot. While working together on set, I learned a lot of positive energy and felt a lot of different perspectives on making a movie. So, there was a lot of difference before and after the 'negotiation', and one word: “It was a good stimulant,” he said.

Hwang Jung-min also called Hyun Bin a friend and said, "It was thrilling for me as an actor to approach Hyun Bin as a character in the movie instead of just a normal acquaintance, so I had a lot of fun filming it," and expressed his thoughts about being very happy on set with him.

Moreover, Hwang Jung-min and Hyun Bin showed a warm atmosphere without any signs of difficulty even though the filming was conducted on location in Jordan amidst a pandemic situation with many uncontrollable variables, raising expectations for the acting synergy that will be achieved in 'Negotiation'.

Meanwhile, 'Negotiation' will be released on the 18th.

Kang Min-kyung, Ten Asia reporter kkk39@tenasia.co.kr