"It feels like a hideout"... 'Final Interview' showcases a fresh ensemble from Jo Yi-hyun to Kim Jaewon (Comprehensive)

The production presentation was held at 11 AM on the 29th."I empathize as an actor... I acted with earnestness."Actors Kang Yu-seok, Bae Kang-hee, Shin Seung-ho, Kim Jaewon, and Jo Yi-hyun (from left) attended the production presentation for the movie 'Final Interview' held at Lotte Cinema, Konkuk University Entrance, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul at 11 AM on the 29th and shared various stories. /NEW[THE FACT|Reporter Choi Soo-bin] The new faces of Chungmuro have gathered in one place. Actors Jo Yi-hyun, Kim Jaewon, Shin Seung-ho, Kang Yu-seok, and Kwak Dong-yeon, who have been building their presence in their respective works, have united to fiercely compete for a single spot. Attention is focused on whether 'Final Interview,' featuring a fresh combination of the most talked-about actors, can captivate the theater district in November.The production presentation for the movie 'Final Interview' (directed by Kim Jeong-hoon) was held at Lotte Cinema, Konkuk University Entrance, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul at 11 AM on the 29th. Director Kim Jeong-hoon and actors Jo Yi-hyun, Kim Jaewon, Shin Seung-ho, Kang Yu-seok, and Bae Kang-hee attended the event and shared various stories related to the film. Kwak Dong-yeon was unable to attend due to his military enlistment.'Final Interview' tells the story of six applicants gathered at a final interview who discover mysterious envelopes containing their personal revelations, leading them to suspect each other and fall into confusion. It is based on the novel 'Six Liars University Students' by Akinari Asakura and directed by Kim Jeong-hoon, who previously directed 'The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure' and 'Detective: The Beginning.'Only six applicants, who overcame a 5,000 to 1 competition ratio, made it to the final interview. They must directly select a single successful candidate through five public votes within a limited time of 2 hours. With the addition of revelation envelopes of unknown origin, trust among them begins to waver. The constantly changing relationships and emotions within a confined space are expected to deliver heart-pounding tension.Director Kim Jeong-hoon said, "I told all the actors that I wanted them to be like applicants who had actually come to the final interview. I wanted to capture how tense it would be if their acceptance or rejection depended on every word the other person said." He emphasized, "I told the actors, 'Even the smallest emotional expression, put your heart into it. The camera will capture it without missing it, so I hope that sincerity can be felt.'"'Final Interview' is a story about six applicants gathered at a final interview who discover mysterious envelopes containing their personal revelations, leading them to suspect each other and fall into confusion. /NEWJo Yi-hyun plays Moon Hye-in, an observer who calmly assesses the situation. Due to the nature of her profession as an actress, she has constantly experienced auditions and moments of choice, so the situation in 'Final Interview' was not unfamiliar to Jo Yi-hyun. She said, "It felt similar to the trembling feeling of waiting for an acceptance call when I auditioned as an actress, so I empathized a lot."Kim Jaewon plays Han Jin-woo, an idealist who approaches the world with an open mind. Kim Jaewon introduced him as, "Han Jin-woo is the person among the six who looks at the world with the most open mind."Shin Seung-ho plays Baek Seung-bin, a leader with a strong will forged through exercise. Baek Seung-bin is also the character who first shakes up the situation of the six applicants. He said, "The warm, fun, and cheerful atmosphere completely reverses 180 degrees after Baek Seung-bin's envelope is opened," and added, "I put in a lot of effort to create that atmosphere properly."Kang Yu-seok passionately portrays Lee Hee-chan, a natural mediator with a sense of composure. Since Lee Hee-chan has faced numerous rejections in interviews throughout the film, Kang Yu-seok also recalled his memories before becoming an actor. He explained, "Lee Hee-chan has a backstory of failing many interviews, and I also went through many auditions before becoming an actor, so I know that earnestness. When I acted, I focused a lot on that earnestness."Bae Kang-hee meets the audience as Cha Ju-won, a perfectionist with impeccable specs. Like the other actors, Bae Kang-hee deeply empathized with the desperation of the characters, having experienced countless moments of choice as an actress. She recalled, "I know how trembling and tense the time spent waiting for someone's choice is. So, I wanted to cheer for the six applicants no matter what choice they made."Kwak Dong-yeon plays Jeon Yo-han, a strategist whose true intentions are unknown. Director Kim said, "Jeon Yo-han is the most cold-blooded character. He is a bit socially awkward but the most rational, and he observes the situation coolly and responds strategically when it becomes complicated. When Kwak Dong-yeon first met me, he said he wanted to instill a slightly uncomfortable point in the character I created. As those elements were added one by one, it was completed as a complex and attractive character."'Final Interview' will meet audiences in theaters nationwide on November 4th. /NEWAbove all, what heightens the anticipation for 'Final Interview' is the meeting of rising actors who are increasingly making their presence felt on both the screen and television. The core point of observation for the film is the synergy that will be created as six actors with different personalities and charms clash continuously in a confined space.Director Kim said, "It was important for them to look like friends, but I focused most on highlighting the characters' individuality. I think the actors' images and charms matched well with the characters. The point of 'Final Interview' will be to see how the actors' faces change as the movie progresses."Although they had to suspect and compete with each other in the movie, the atmosphere outside the camera was the opposite. As actors of similar ages spent a long time together in one space, they naturally grew closer. Jo Yi-hyun said, "We spent so much time in one place that we became as close as family," and Kim Jaewon added, "We talked a lot about acting, but we also talked a lot about trivial things like 'What's for dinner tonight?' The set felt like an hideout."The fresh combination of six actors and the dense psychological warfare of 'Final Interview' have also provided an opportunity to meet audiences before its release. The film was officially invited to the 31st Busan International Film Festival, drawing attention early on. Kim Jaewon encouraged viewing by saying, "All the actors, director, and staff worked hard with one heart and one mind, so I hope you will love it a lot."'Final Interview' will be released on November 4th.subin7134@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]