'The Childe' Kim Yun-seok&Koo Kyo-hwan, 'Peter Pan and Tinkerbell' or 'Genius and Monster' Chemistry (Comprehensive)

Kim Yun-seok&Koo Kyo-hwan Reunite 5 Years After 'Escape from Mogadishu'Director Hur Jin-ho: "Kim Yun-seok is a genius, Koo Kyo-hwan is a monster in a positive sense."Opening on November 18Actors Koo Kyo-hwan and director Hur Jin-ho, and actor Kim Yun-seok (from left) pose at the production presentation for the film 'Snowy Day' held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 30th. /Reporter Seo Ye-won[THE FACT|Reporter Kim Saet-byeol] Actors Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan have reunited in the film 'Snowy Day.' Director Hur Jin-ho, who directed the film, also expressed his satisfaction with the actors' exceptional chemistry. Expectations are high for whether the combination of Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan, which can be described as a meeting of a genius and a monster, will bring a different kind of fun and profound resonance to theaters this winter.The production presentation for the film 'Snowy Day' (directed by Hur Jin-ho) was held on the 30th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Director Hur Jin-ho and actors Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan attended the event and shared various stories about the film.'Snowy Day' is a mystery drama that depicts the story that unfolds when a mysterious dead body is discovered in front of Gap-su (played by Kim Yun-seok), a stationmaster about to retire, and Hyeon-taek (played by Koo Kyo-hwan), a newly appointed successor, at a rural train station isolated by heavy snow. This is the first new film in six years from director Hur Jin-ho, who was recognized for her original directing skills by winning awards at major film festivals for her film 'Unsigned' (2020).Regarding the film, Director Hur said, "It's a story about struggling to survive. You will be able to see a mysterious survival game with unique characters that show humanity in an isolated space."Kim Yun-seok plays Gap-su, the stationmaster of Seol-o Station, which he has protected his entire life, and who is about to retire. He said, "It's a film where the story progresses with only the necessary bones, completely stripped of any excess," and revealed that he decided to appear in the film because he was drawn to the script, which he felt he hadn't encountered in a long time.Koo Kyo-hwan, who plays the new successor station attendant Hyeon-taek, also expressed his satisfaction with the script, saying, "The script was read smoothly in one go, and I had a strong desire to translate the words written in the script into actions." He added, "The moment I put on the uniform and the hat, I felt the dopamine of becoming a station attendant."Actors Koo Kyo-hwan (left) and Kim Yun-seok are expected to show exceptional chemistry in their new film 'Snowy Day,' reuniting five years after the movie 'Escape from Mogadishu.' /Reporter Seo Ye-wonAbove all, the reunion of actors Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan is a major point of anticipation for the film. Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan are reuniting five years after the movie 'Escape from Mogadishu,' which was released in 2021.Perhaps because of this, their friendly banter brought laughter to the set. Kim Yun-seok compared Koo Kyo-hwan to 'Peter Pan,' saying, "I personally like people who still have a childlike innocence. Such people retain that innocence in their eyes and expressions even when they are 70 or 80 years old." He recalled, "I felt that way from the first time I met him in Morocco. Thanks to that, we became close quickly on set, and even after meeting again a few years later, it felt as comfortable as if we had met yesterday."In response, Koo Kyo-hwan said, "If I am Peter Pan, then you are Tinkerbell, senior." Kim Yun-seok then exclaimed, "That's ridiculous," and added, "I'd like to pass Tinkerbell on to MC Park Kyung-lim."Koo Kyo-hwan also said, "I really wanted to meet you again after 'Escape from Mogadishu,' senior, so I was overjoyed when the opportunity arose," and revealed, "I learned a lot about how to approach creating scenes and how to express them richly while filming together."Watching this, Director Hur expressed deep satisfaction with working with the two actors. He said, "Senior Kim Yun-seok is a 'genius' with quick situational judgment and analysis, and a living encyclopedia of film history." He explained, "Mr. Koo Kyo-hwan is a 'monster' in a positive sense. Even if you casually throw out conventional greetings or ordinary lines, you get completely unexpected answers. It seems to be in his DNA rather than something he researches separately." He added, "As a director, I was lucky to have the salty and fantastic combination of a genius and a monster."The new film 'Snowy Day,' starring actors Koo Kyo-hwan (left) and Kim Yun-seok, will be released on November 18. /Reporter Seo Ye-wonHe also mentioned the genre and message of the film. Kim Yun-seok defined 'Snowy Day' as a 'tragicomedy of genres.' He said, "At the intersection of tragedy and comedy lies the fragile human heart. It shows what choices that heart makes when it faces a situation, leading to tragedy or comedy." He pointed out, "There might be viewers who watch it with a smile throughout, and others who watch it seriously. It's a film with very strong contrasts."Director Hur expressed her hope that audiences would reflect on their own stereotypes while watching the film. She said, "I hope that while watching the movie, people will think, 'My judgment was this wrong?' or 'Is it right to root for this person?'"She added, "The story will likely be perceived differently depending on the viewer's perspective. It will be enjoyable to see which character you find yourself drawn to."'Snowy Day,' which adds mystery, suspense, and humor to the acting chemistry of Kim Yun-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan, will offer a unique genre experience and will be released on November 18.sstar1204@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]