First thriller challenge...Kwak Sun-young, Kwon Yuri, and Lee Seol aim to invade the theater in March (Roundup)

Mar 05, 2025

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Actors Kwak Sun-young, Kwon Yu-ri, and Lee Seol showed their thriller faces for the first time through the movie Invasion.

The press and distribution premiere of the movie Invasion was held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 5th. Kwak Sun-young, Kwon Yu-ri, Lee Seol, Kim Yeo-jeong, and Lee Jung-chan attended the site.

Released on the 12th, Invasion is a psychological-destroying thriller about Young-eun (Kwak Sun-young), whose daily life is collapsing due to her daughter So-hyun acting strangely, and Min (Kwon Yu-ri), who lost her memory of the past 20 years later, facing Hae-young (Lee Seol), and director Kim Yeo-jeong and director Lee Jung-chan took the megaphone.

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'Invasion' is co-directed by the director team of the film 'Gyeongju', director Kim Yeo-jeong, who was invited to the 18th Mizansen Short Film Festival with his experience as an assistant director of 'Hour Body' and the short film 'I Want to Do', and director Lee Jung-chan, who directed a number of videos, including music videos and advertisements. Director Kim responded, "'We each had our own script, and there were many points where the characters and themes were similar"There was a story that we wanted to adapt each other and make it, so we started working on it. We went through a fierce agreement process during the pre-production process, and it was also difficult because we were friends for 11 years. Thanks to that process, it was easier on the spot," he told the story behind the scenes.

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Actors also heralded a new acting transformation through 'Invasion'. Kwak Sun-young, who plays Young-eun, a mother who has to protect her daughter and lives a normal life, said, "I don't like thrillers, and I'm afraid of horror movies, so I'm going to challenge this genre." "The movie itself is heavy, but the atmosphere on the set was amicable and enjoyable."."

As for the acting-focused part "The personality and goals were so clear that they did not have to work hard in the preparation process and implement the character."You just have to stick to the scenario."

In particular, 'Invasion' is meaningful in that it is Kwak Sun-young's screen debut. This is his first movie, and this year marks the 20th anniversary of his debut. Many people ask me why I only did a movie now. I've been living hard in the place I've been given, but the opportunity hasn't been so good that I don't think I've just filmed it to meet this movie." He expressed his excitement, saying, `I usually go to Yongsan CGV to watch movies.' `I'm going to see if my mom and dad are going to come to see the movie later, but I'm going to see if he's crying.'

Following 'Invasion', the movie 'Robbie' is set to be released on April 2. Kwak Sun-young, who met the audience with two films, said, `I filmed just two films, but it's like a dream to be presented at the same time by chance. I think I succeeded when I think about my teens and 20s who thought it would be nice to be able to act anywhere. I hope the two movies will help each other and do well," he said, showing tears of emotion.

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Kwon Yu-ri played Min, an employee of a special cleaning company who lost his childhood memory. Regarding how he joined the work, he said, "The scenario was very interesting, and because it was based on a webtoon, it felt like there was a conti in advance, so it could be more concrete. In addition, during the pre-production process, actor Lee Seol and I met frequently and practiced and talked a lot while matching the movement line with Shin Bai Shin, just as we prepared for a play.

Then, when asked how she felt about challenging the thriller genre, Kwon Yu-ri said, "'I like mystery movies and I want to know about it.'" I also check and watch issues and articles every day, and I also subscribe to related YouTube channels. I was happy to be a character in the movie and act together because I like a genre that I can immerse myself in until the end."

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Lee Seol, who played Hae-young, a bright-faced intruder, said "Unexpectedly, the two directors were close to each other. It was within walking distance, so I met her all the time while preparing her work, and I met Yuri often" and "I was thinking about what I should do to follow the direction of this work well."," he said.

Regarding the one-take action scene with Kwon Yu-ri in the play, "I realized my sister's potential again"I was very afraid to do the action scene with one-take. I was worried about what if I hurt my sister or had an accident. There was a part I was not good at while filming, and she had really good motor and reflexes. I believed in that and did it with courage, but fortunately, my sister avoided and hit me well and set my body on fire..." he said with a smile.

Finally, Lee Seol said "I'm more afraid than happy to hear that our movie will be released soon. The final completion of the movie seems to be done by the audience. I hope you like it"He expressed his eagerness.

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First thriller challenge...Kwak Sun-young, Kwon Yuri, and Lee Seol aim to invade the theater in March (Roundup)

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