The viewing points of the movie 'Big Deal' have been revealed.
On the 29th, the 'Big Deal' (provided/distributed by SHOWBOX, produced by The Lamp) team revealed the viewing points ahead of the film's press conference.
'Big Deal' is a film that portrays a story where In-beom, an employee of a global investment firm that only seeks results, and Jong-rok, a financial director whose life is his soju company, confront the fate of the nation's soju during the 1997 IMF financial crisis.
#1. Lee Je-hoon, Yoo Hae-jin, Son Hyun-joo, Choi Young-jun, and Byron Mann in an acting battle
The first viewing point of 'Big Deal' is that the actors armed with strong acting skills engage in a battle of performance. Starring Yoo Hae-jin, known for captivating Korean audiences with his unique color in various roles across genres, alongside Lee Je-hoon, a versatile entertainer showcasing his talents from leading roles in films and dramas to directing short films, actor Son Hyun-joo, who has delivered impressive performances across various genres, actor Choi Young-jun, who has made a solid mark through numerous works, and lastly, Byron Mann, who has excelled in major Hollywood films like 'The Big Short' and 'Skyscraper,' '[Big Deal]' is generating high expectations among prospective audiences even before its release.
In particular, Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Je-hoon will match acting breaths for the first time in this film. Lee Je-hoon noted, “It has been more enjoyable than I expected. Thanks to that, every moment was filled with joy,” sharing special filming impressions alongside Yoo Hae-jin, who plays the role of financial director Pyo Jong-rok. As Lee Je-hoon mentioned, they both express substantial characters with solid acting skills, promising fresh fun through 'Big Deal' that matches the impressive filming site.
#2. The unique duo making their first appearance on the screen!
The second viewing point is the charming chemistry between the two likable men, which can only be seen in 'Big Deal.' The film represents the first meeting in their filmographies between the beloved actor Yoo Hae-jin and the exemplary actor Lee Je-hoon. Completing the unique duo of this summer's theater scene, they showcase their chemistry as Pyo Jong-rok and Choi In-beom in the film. First, Pyo Jong-rok is the financial director of Kukboo Group, where 'the company is life,’ who thinks of the company 24/7, while Choi In-beom is an employee of a global investment firm who believes that ‘work is work and life is life’ and seeks only results. There is something that gradually brings these two individuals, who have completely different attitudes, thoughts, and goals regarding their companies, closer together: soju.
As Lee Je-hoon stated, “In-beom, who was not used to soju, comes to enjoy it after meeting Jong-rok,” In-beom experiences change by seeing Jong-rok's passionate sincerity towards the company while learning about soju. Yoo Hae-jin also praised his chemistry with Lee Je-hoon, stating, “There is a clean and natural charm that allowed us to express the bromance naturally.” The deepening multidimensional relationship between the two men through soju in a situation where they compete for the fate of Kukboo soju is expected to be another enjoyment of the movie 'Big Deal.'
#3. A film that all generations can enjoy!
The movie 'Big Deal' provides a tension that cannot be put down until the end, like soju, the companion of the Korean people. Beginning with the fresh premise that 'the soju of the Korean people has collapsed,' 'Big Deal' is set against the backdrop of a crisis in Korea in 1997. It may seem to show a story of a company's fate, but through the delicate details of a talented production team, it indirectly portrays an era of crisis like the IMF, resonating with the audience. Moreover, as Lee Je-hoon explained the film, stating, “It is a story of people who faced considerable difficulties during the IMF period, and of those who try to snatch something away from them out of greed,” it also contains the stories of characters who view both company and life from a completely different perspective during a time of crisis.
Those who create the people's soju, those who strive to protect it, and those who seek to consume it engage in a battle, trying to find answers to the problem of life without a solution until the end. As Yoo Hae-jin mentioned, “After the movie ends, it would be fun to discuss whether Pyo Jong-rok's life or Choi In-beom's life is the right one,” the movie 'Big Deal' is expected to showcase various characters' lives and perspectives while providing a tension that cannot be released until the end, further stirring curiosity.
'Big Deal' will be released in theaters nationwide on the 30th.
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