Actor Kim Yun-seok spoke about the distinct individuality and charm of Koo Kyo-hwan, with whom he shared the screen in the upcoming film "White Blast".
Attending the press screening and press conference for "White Blast" held on the afternoon of November 12 at CGV Yongsan in Seoul, Kim Yun-seok praised his co-star: "There is a lot of talk about 'Teto' and 'Egen' these days, and I think Koo Kyo-hwan is someone much closer to an 'Egen.' It feels like he possesses an Egen power that Teto cannot handle. There is something about him that pierces right through your heart." He added, "Through Koo Kyo-hwan's gaze and physical presence, I felt a thrilling electric charge. It made me want to team up with him again in another great project."
Koo Kyo-hwan also expressed deep admiration for working with veteran actor Kim Yun-seok, sharing, "Every single moment was filled with awe. It was amazing just to face him directly, deliver my lines, and exchange dialogue back and forth."
He continued with heartfelt gratitude, "I remember feeling quite overwhelmed ahead of filming a monologue scene, and he gently told me, 'Today is your day.' He was my cheer captain, a respected senior, and a great elder figure to look up to."
The two previously appeared together in the 2021 film "Escape from Mogadishu" before reuniting for "White Blast". While they did not share many scenes in "Escape from Mogadishu" due to the large ensemble cast, "White Blast" features the two actors directly facing off for more than 80% of its running time, allowing audiences to fully relish the synergy between their contrasting acting styles.
"White Blast" is a mystery drama set in a remote rural train station cut off by a severe blizzard. The story unfolds as a mysterious corpse is discovered before stationmaster Gap-soo (Kim Yun-seok), who is on the verge of retirement, and his newly arrived replacement, Hyeon-taek (Koo Kyo-hwan). The film is set to hit theaters on November 18.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)