"Shortness is a strength"...Kim Yun-seok&Koo Kyo-hwan, 'Heavy Snow' crafted with density (Comprehensive)

A story about two men who discover a mysterious dead body at a train station isolated by heavy snow.Opening on the 18th.Actors Koo Kyo-hwan (left) and Kim Yoon-seok pose at the press preview and conference for the movie "Snow" held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 12th. /Reporter Song Ho-young[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Actors Kim Yoon-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan reunite for "Snow" after five years. The two men offer audiences much to think about with a short but impactful film, adding upgraded chemistry to their trusted, passionate performances.The press preview and conference for the movie "Snow" (directed by Hong Eui-jeong&Park Sun-woo) was held on the afternoon of the 12th at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall. Director Hong Eui-jeong and actors Kim Yoon-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan attended the event, answering questions from reporters and sharing various stories related to the film."Snow" is a mystery drama that unfolds when a mysterious dead body is discovered in front of Gap-su (Kim Yoon-seok), a stationmaster nearing retirement, and his new successor Hyeon-taek (Koo Kyo-hwan) at a rural train station isolated by heavy snow. The film is a collaboration between director Hong Eui-jeong, who presented "Voice of Silence" (2020), and rookie director Park Sun-woo.Kim Yoon-seok leads the film as Gap-su, a stationmaster one day before his retirement. /Reporter Song Ho-youngDirector Hong Eui-jeong first revealed the production process, stating, "Director Park Sun-woo stepped down early due to health reasons, and I received a good offer. I revised parts of the script and took charge of the overall filming and post-production."The movie primarily unfolds through the conversations and actions of Gap-su and Hyeon-taek in the limited space of Seol-o Station. Regarding this, Director Hong said, "That's why I believe the acting skills and chemistry of the two actors shone even brighter. As they rehearsed, they provided good ideas, and I tried to incorporate them well into the story. It was a blessed aspect," expressing high satisfaction.Kim Yoon-seok leads the film as Gap-su, the stationmaster who has protected Seol-o Station his entire life. He introduced "Snow" as "a work that encapsulates the story of the person leaving and the person staying," adding, "It could be the story of the new generation and the old generation, or a father and son."Gap-su, the stationmaster one day before retirement, is a character who prepares to hand over Seol-o Station, which has been his workplace and living space, on his last day of work while his successor's arrival is delayed due to heavy snow. Upon meeting the new station attendant, he faces an unexpected situation. Kim Yoon-seok, who plays this role, remarked, "Gap-su's last line seems to represent everything. I thought it might not just be a personal issue but also a societal issue that we are continuously moving forward with."Koo Kyo-hwan reunites with Kim Yoon-seok, who plays the role of the successor station attendant Hyeon-taek, after five years. /Reporter Song Ho-youngKoo Kyo-hwan meets audiences once again with "Snow" this year, following "Perhaps Love," "The Nest," and "The Resurrection Man: The Red." He plays Hyeon-taek, the successor station attendant who arrives at Seol-o Station through the snow, portraying a three-dimensional character who appears bright and innocent on the surface but hides another face within.Above all, the highlight of this film is the acting ensemble of Kim Yoon-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan, who reunite after five years since "Escape from Mogadishu" (2021). While they previously collaborated for survival in an adversarial relationship, they now showcase a performance that oscillates between tension and humor as senior and junior colleagues who discover a mysterious dead body at a train station isolated by heavy snow.In response, Kim Yoon-seok expressed his special affection, saying, "People talk a lot about Teto and Egen these days, and Koo Kyo-hwan is closer to Egen-nam. But when he was in the Egen persona, he had an unbearable power. When I felt the thrilling shiver through Koo Kyo-hwan's eyes and body as he pierced through like a dagger to the heart, I felt an incredible thrill. I hope to meet again in another good project."Upon hearing this, Koo Kyo-hwan expressed his justified respect, saying, "I was amazed every moment. There was a monologue in the movie, and I was feeling pressured about the take, so the senior actor told me, 'Today is your day.' He was a great cheering squad leader and a great adult."Kim Yoon-seok also shared his thoughts on reuniting with Noh Yun-seo, with whom he played father and daughter in Netflix's "A Killer Paradox." He emphasized, "The more I see her, the more charming her mask is, and up close, she has various faces. We had a short collaboration this time, but I want to work together for a longer period next time.""Snow," starring Koo Kyo-hwan (left) and Kim Yoon-seok, opens on the 18th. The photo shows them attending the press preview and conference for the movie "Snow" held at Yongsan I'Park Mall on the 12th. /Reporter Song Ho-young"Snow" has a running time of 89 minutes, which is significantly shorter than other films. Regarding this, Director Hong mentioned the direction, saying, "It was a point of much deliberation. While making the film, I put a lot of thought into not making it easy for the audience to make a decision about their feelings towards the characters. The more I explained the characters' motivations, the more the mystery died. Their actions cannot be justified, so in the end, I only intended to provide hints."Kim Yoon-seok also emphasized, "In the past, popular songs were at least 3 minutes and 50 seconds long, but these days, many songs are cut off at 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Seeing that, I realized that this is their rhythm, thoughts, and energy, and I thought they liked it in terms of diversity. In that sense, I think the shortness of our film is a great advantage."Finally, Director Hong Eui-jeong encouraged many to watch the film, saying, "The audience's feelings will change depending on how they view each character. Please enjoy it with a positive mindset, feeling both joy and confusion." Kim Yoon-seok stated, "The strength of our work lies in the diverse aspects of human beings, sometimes strong and sometimes weak." Koo Kyo-hwan added, "It's a movie that stimulates the audience's imagination and allows for much discussion after the movie ends.""Snow" opens on the 18th.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Department | ssent@tf.co.kr]