The film 'High Five' (directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol, distributed by NEW, produced by Annapurna Film) reveals a new still featuring Shin-Gu and Park Jin-Young showcasing their intergenerational acting chemistry as a duo in a dual role.
'High Five' is a comedic action drama about five individuals who incidentally gain varying superpowers through organ transplants and the events that unfold as they meet those who seek their abilities. As the character 'Young-Chun', who appears as the main villain in 'High Five', attracts attention with its unique setting, a so-called 'new still' has been released featuring the intense performances of Shin-Gu and Park Jin-Young, who portrayed the role with great unity.
The newly released still captures the striking resemblance between Shin-Gu and Park Jin-Young as 'Young-Chun', who has rejuvenated rapidly due to a superpower of absorbing youth after receiving a pancreas transplant. In a two-shot where they wear the same outfit, their similar expressions exhibit a high synchronization rate, which is surprising. Furthermore, the two 'Young-Chun' characters show subtly different atmospheres in similar situations, as Shin-Gu authentically depicts the frail and weary elderly 'Young-Chun' while Park Jin-Young vividly expresses the confidence and youth of 'Young-Chun', hinting at the multifaceted nature of a character yearning for immortality.
Meanwhile, Park Jin-Young, who appears in the second half of the movie, changed his appearance but focused on succeeding the emotions and unique gaze of 'Young-Chun' by studying Shin-Gu's performance closely, reportedly striving for 'deep embodiment.' Park Jin-Young revealed, "I studied everything from Shin-Gu’s unique speech patterns and gait to his sitting posture," and mentioned that before filming, he recorded Shin-Gu's voice reading all of 'Young-Chun''s lines and practiced countless times, fueling his passion for acting. The combination of Shin-Gu's overwhelming presence and Park Jin-Young's fiery passion has created 'Young-Chun' as a powerful villain character never seen before, captivating audiences at the theaters.
The film 'High Five', which showcases the extraordinary performances of Shin-Gu and Park Jin-Young in a dual role, is currently screening nationwide in theaters.
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