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Actor Jo Woo-jin, "During the audition for the movie 'Inside Men', I was surprised but excited to hear that Lee Byung-hun had to cut off his arm."
Choi Dong-hoon, director of the movie 'Alienoid' series, and actor Jo Woo-jin appeared as guests on TV Chosun's current affairs program 'Gourmet Heo Young-man's Alumni Journey' (hereinafter referred to as 'A Hundred-Ban Journey'), which aired on the 29th.
On this day, Jo Woo-jin played a villain role in the movie 'Inside Men' (directed by Woo Min-ho) and mentioned the behind-the-scenes story of a scene in the movie where he had to cut off actor Lee Byung-hun's arm. Director Choi Dong-hoon and Jo Woo-jin visited Seongnam Dining Table.
In addition, Director Choi Dong-hoon was asked which actor Jo Woo-jin thought was a good cast for the movie 'Alienoid' other than himself, and Director Choi Dong-hoon praised him, saying, "Without a second thought, it's Jo Woo-jin. I almost wrote the scenario with Jo Woo-jin in mind."
Director Choi Dong-hoon, who heard this, asked, "Isn't (the scene in question) thrilling?" Jo Woo-jin said honestly, "I don't know. But it was exciting. Because not everyone can do it." Heo Young-man expressed his concern, saying, “But once the villain becomes a part of the public, it won’t be easy to get out of that role,” and Jo Woo-jin honestly confessed his thoughts at the time.
Meanwhile, 'Alienoid' Part 2 is a movie depicting the story of humans and monks trying to save everyone by returning to the present while hidden secrets are revealed in the fierce battle for the new sword. It will be released on January 10, 2024.
Reporter Ha-neul Lee, Ten Asia greenworld@tenasia.co.kr