Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon, who teamed up for director Na Hong-jin's highly anticipated new film 'HOPE,' have graced the cover of a fashion magazine ahead of the movie's release.
The newly released pictorial for the July issue of Elle Korea powerfully captures the distinct charms and unique vibes of Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon.
The three actors worked together for the first time through 'HOPE.' However, they displayed such an exquisite ensemble both on and off-screen that it is hard to believe this was their very first collaboration.
Since the film was first unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival, rave reviews have been pouring in. Foreign media outlets praised the performances, with the International Business Times writing, "Hwang Jung-min firmly anchors the film with his signature weary charisma and slapstick-like gestures. Zo In-sung breathes intense energy into his role as a hunter, while Jung Ho-yeon showcases an unyielding youthful spirit even amidst the devastating chaos."
In this film, the three actors further heighten expectations with their fearless, high-intensity action sequences and nuanced performances that vividly portray an extraordinary instinct for survival.
Hwang Jung-min, who plays Bum-seok, the chief of the Hopo Port police substation, exudes a heavy presence with his relaxed demeanor and seasoned charisma. Zo In-sung channels the powerful energy of the hunter Sung-ki with a gaze full of confidence. Meanwhile, Jung Ho-yeon, making her feature film debut as the dutiful Hopo Port police officer Sung-ae, dominates the pictorial with her unrivaled individuality and aura.
'HOPE' begins when Bum-seok, the chief of the Hopo Port police substation located near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), hears rumors from local youths about a tiger sighting. As the entire village is thrown into a state of emergency, they find themselves facing an unbelievable reality.
The film is set to hit theaters on July 15.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)