The Korean movie industry is difficult...Kim Hye-eun apologizes for shooting Rhyu Si-min → President mentioned (Roundup)

Jun 12, 2025

Actress Kim Hye-eun apologized for the recent controversy over the shooting of writer Rhyu Si-min, hoping for the development of the film industry.

The press and distribution premiere of 'City of Evil' was held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul on the 12th. Hyun Woo-sung, Han Chae-young, Jang Su, Kim Hye-eun and Kim Won-woo attended the scene.

「The City of Evil」, which will be released on the 20th, is a sociopathic thriller that delves into the abyss of human nature in a catastrophic relationship that ends only when killed or killed, with Yoo-jeong who believes in good faith, Kang-soo who rejects faith, and Sun-hee who uses people.

Hyun Woo-sung will mark his screen debut as a director through 'The City of Evil'. In response, he wanted to draw stories of bad people who could be around. In particular, actors were deceived a lot, and they were beaten up." "I wanted to make a movie that could raise awareness of good people."," he said.

He also revealed the behind-the-scenes story of casting. Hyun Woo-sung asked Kim Hye-eun a lot, and Han Chae-young got into a lot of conflict after reading the scenario. I think he changed his acting through this movie. I really put a lot of effort into it," he said with a smile. "'If there's a next movie, I'll cast it as the main character.'"

Hyun Woo-sung plays the role of Sun-hee, the originator of all cases. He said of his character "I just don't need words. He stressed that it is not strange to use the modifiers of a bully, trash, and psychopath.

Han Chae-young returned to the screen eight years after the movie `My Neighbor Star.' In response, he did not count the years, but it has already been eight years. The previous film was a comedy genre, and it's been a long time since I filmed such a dark resolution movie. Twenty years ago 'Wildcard' was the last. If I don't do a certain genre for a long time, I want to try it again. Looking at the script of 'The City of Evil', I wondered what kind of complete version will come out if I shoot a movie like this in 2024. The director also expressed his gratitude, saying, "He gave me confidence."

Playing Yoo Jeong, a star instructor in the play, he said, `After living my daily life happily, my life is completely changed from the moment I meet Sun-hee,' and `He is a character who wonders how to turn his life back when he meets this person.'

Jang-su played as Kang-su, an assistant to Yoo-jeong and a brother-like being. He is grateful and sorry for Yoo Jeong, who silently stood by his mother when she was killed and in trouble as a child"I was close to director Hyun from the beginning, so I participated in the work. I think it's a challenge no matter what work I meet. I don't believe in method acting, so I tried to express it as I felt when I saw it in the script," he said.

Kim Hye-eun played Grace, who has a presence that overwhelms Sun-hee, the best villain in the play. He "When I first read the script, I thought a lot about it because it was just one scene. But I was really nervous while acting. Before the premiere, I was very nervous about how the audience would react, he said.

Then, about how he joined the work "It's been 14 to 15 years since I've already reached Hyun Woo-sung. I'm showing you the scenario, but he said he wrote it. You should always be careful of people around youI said ' a lot. Using a consistent scenario, I thought 'It's wise.' Also, my English name is Grace, and coincidentally, my role name is Grace. I thought, 'Is this also fate?' and I wanted to help because it is a historical work that a close colleague makes", he explained.

When asked if she had any regrets about anything other than the main character, Kim Hye-eun "You have to let the main character do it. He continues to call me as a supporting actor, and he calls me one by one, so I'm working hard. The director said he'll be the main character next time, so I'll wait," he replied with a smile.

In addition, Kim Hye-eun also expressed her position on the controversy over the shooting of writer Rhyu Si-min ahead of the 21st presidential election. He said "I have a big heart for women and the weak. Things got bigger than I expected, and as an actor, I would like to apologize. I think our country should do better because the person chosen by the whole nation became president. In particular, at a time when the film industry is difficult and Korea's K-content is gaining global status, the production environment is becoming difficult and theaters are being eroded. I desperately hope that we can further strengthen our status as a cultural powerhouse."

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The Korean movie industry is difficult...Kim Hye-eun apologizes for shooting Rhyu Si-min → President mentioned (Roundup)

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