Jinyoung Park Takes on First Villain Role in Upcoming Film 'Hi-Five'
Actor Jinyoung Park is set to showcase a new side of himself in the upcoming film 'Hi-Five'. Known for his consistent acting career, Park is taking on his first villain role in this movie.
'Hi-Five' is a comedic action film that tells the story of five individuals who gain different superpowers through organ transplants and encounter those who covet their abilities.
Jinyoung Park began his acting career with 'Dream High 2' and captured hearts with his nuanced performance in 'Yumi's Cells Season 2'. He gained attention as a rising star with his dual role in the film 'A Christmas Carol', earning Best New Actor awards at the Baeksang Arts Awards and the Korean Association of Film Critics Awards. Recently, he received praise for his solid acting in the drama 'The Witch'. In 'Hi-Five', Park joins the cast, promising a powerful villainous performance.
Jinyoung Park Takes on First Villain Role in Upcoming Film 'Hi-Five'
Park portrays Youngchun, a cult leader who gains the ability to absorb youth after receiving a pancreas transplant. Once powerless in the face of death, Youngchun is reborn with his new powers, dreaming only of 'eternal life'. Upon discovering other organ transplant recipients, he sets out to monopolize all superpowers. Park shared that he joined the project because "the script was so interesting, there was no reason not to." Regarding his first villain role, he expressed, "It was great to play such a diverse character from an actor's perspective." To embody Youngchun, Park meticulously crafted his speech and gestures, trained physically to portray the power of youth and perform intense action scenes. Director Kang Hyoung-chul praised Park, saying, "He is a hardworking actor. He prepared diligently to make the role his own and delivered a fantastic performance."
Jinyoung Park's anticipated performance as the ultimate superpowered villain can be seen in 'Hi-Five', hitting theaters on the 30th.
