"It was a fun project"...Koo Kyo-hwan's first challenge as 'Resurrection Man' (Comprehensive)

Shin Seung-ho, Kang Ki-young, and Kim Si-a complete a colorful chemistryOpening on the 30thActors Kang Ki-young, Shin Seung-ho, Kim Si-a, and Gu Kyo-hwan (from left) pose at the press conference for the movie 'Resurrected Man: The Red' held at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 16th. /Reporter Song Ho-young[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Actor Gu Kyo-hwan has returned as 'Resurrected Man,' who does not die this time. He has completed preparations to deliver definite fun and spectacle with his wit that he doesn't lose even in tense situations and his impactful action.The press screening and press conference for the movie 'Resurrected Man: The Red' (directed by Baek, hereinafter 'Resurrected Man') was held at Lotte Cinema World Tower on the afternoon of the 16th. Director Baek and actors Gu Kyo-hwan, Shin Seung-ho, Kang Ki-young, and Kim Si-a, who attended the event, answered reporters' questions and shared various stories related to the work.The movie depicts the story of job seeker Seok-hwan (played by Gu Kyo-hwan), whose only spec is unfounded self-confidence, being pursued by unknown individuals after discovering his ability to resurrect 72 hours after death. It is based on the Naver webtoon 'Resurrected Man,' which was serialized in 2016.Director Baek, who took the megaphone, said, "Since the title already reveals that the character will be resurrected, I put a lot of thought into the speed at which the protagonist would be resurrected," and added, "I analyzed many existing action movies and researched how Seok-hwan's action could be differentiated from others."Gu Kyo-hwan, who plays the protagonist Seok-hwan, said, "It was enjoyable to watch the character gradually grow." /Reporter Song Ho-youngIn the play, Seok-hwan is a job seeker who wants to become a proud office worker who treats his family to a lavish meal with his first salary, but he keeps failing interviews due to his hot temper. One day, he is killed by strangers who break into his home, but he wakes up 72 hours later as if nothing happened, realizes he has the ability to resurrect, and begins to be chased by unknown individuals.Gu Kyo-hwan, who played this role, said, "I wanted to give the impression of a young man who could be around us, living next door. I was very happy, and it was enjoyable to watch such a character gradually grow. I felt like I was meeting a friend around me while acting," he began.Gu Kyo-hwan, who completed a radical visual transformation with red hair, takes over the screen with a new charm never seen before, as this is his first attempt at action acting.In response, Gu Kyo-hwan said, "I relied heavily on special effects, and my mindset was to do well without getting hurt and safely." He added, "Since he has superhuman strength without needing to move his limbs much, I didn't want to show off too much. Also, I believed that my action was created by the other actors, so if I felt exhilaration from my action, it was thanks to the co-stars who reacted to me," he revealed his humble side.He also shared his thoughts on his first challenge in the action genre through 'Resurrected Man.' Gu Kyo-hwan emphasized, "I didn't think of it as a separate action genre. I felt it was a method necessary for the story, and I thought about how to express the power and energy in the script well."Shin Seung-ho, who heard a reporter's comment that he was "very sexy" that day, expressed his joy, saying, "I feel like I've received an award." /Reporter Song Ho-youngShin Seung-ho plays Black, a mysterious pursuer who relentlessly chases Seok-hwan, who has gained resurrection abilities, and plays a pivotal role in the film. Equipped with a voice tone that matches the character's personality and atmosphere, he exudes irreplaceable charisma by perfectly digesting not only Korean but also English and Japanese lines.In this regard, Shin Seung-ho explained the focus he put in, saying, "I am not actually fluent in foreign languages, but I approached it as an opportunity. There was a foreign language teacher on set. I prepared so that it wouldn't look like I had prepared English and Japanese just for this project. I wanted to appear as natural as possible."He then honestly revealed his feelings, saying, "I am truly grateful. Today is the happiest day among the times I've spent with reporters. My goal wasn't to look sexy, but it feels like I've received an award," causing laughter.In addition, Kang Ki-young plays Young-ha, a K-office worker who is good at social life and Seok-hwan's only friend, and Kim Si-a plays Ye-rin, Seok-hwan's younger sister, enriching the film.Kang Ki-young said, "I played an extremely ordinary human among characters who are like human weapons. When playing Young-ha, my goal was to harmonize with Seok-hwan and lighten the mood of the play in a cheerful way. My chemistry with Gu Kyo-hwan was satisfactory," he emphasized.'Resurrected Man: The Red,' based on the webtoon 'Resurrected Man,' will be released on the 30th. The photo shows actors Kim Si-a, Kang Ki-young, Shin Seung-ho, Gu Kyo-hwan, and director Baek Jong-yeol (from left) attending the press conference for the movie 'Resurrected Man: The Red' held at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 16th. /Reporter Song Ho-youngAlthough they are actually 26 years apart, Kim Si-a created a real sibling chemistry with Gu Kyo-hwan, greatly enhancing the immersion of the play. She recalled, "I actually have a younger brother, not an older brother. So, when I was acting, I thought of (Gu Kyo-hwan) as my younger brother. Thanks to that, we were able to achieve real sibling chemistry."Gu Kyo-hwan, hearing this, added, "I should be her uncle, but due to the movie's setting, I became her older brother. Kim Si-a was friendly and played with me even when the camera wasn't rolling. I am still grateful," he added, creating a warm atmosphere.Meanwhile, director Baek did not forget to mention Kim Yoo-jung, who played Blue and contributed to the film. He expressed high satisfaction, saying, "I had an impression that something was left in this story, so I needed a strong impression for the role of Blue. I thought Kim Yoo-jung could achieve exactly that goal. Personally, I think it was a success."'Resurrected Man,' which opens on the 30th, will compete for box office success with Korean films of various genres such as 'Intern,' 'Assassins (s),' and 'Tazza: The Hidden Card.' In response, Gu Kyo-hwan requested great interest, saying, "I hope many people will come to the theater and enjoy all the movies, just like choosing delicious food. I hope they all do well."jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]