Actor Jo Jung-suk is making his debut in theaters with the movie 'My Daughter is a Zombie.'
Jo Jung-suk will again reach the peak of his acting when 'My Daughter is a Zombie' is released on the 30th.
Having appeared as the unemployed young man Yong-nam in the movie 'Exit,' Jo Jung-suk showcased his incredible emotional performance that brings forth laughter, tears, and everything in between, solidifying his status as a 'trustworthy actor.' In particular, the character Yong-nam, completed with his innate stunt skills and instinctive sense, perfectly captivated audiences in the summer of 2019, recording 9.42 million viewers.
With the movie 'Pilot,' Jo Jung-suk has risen as an irreplaceable box-office actor following his status as a trustworthy actor. He received positive reviews for vividly portraying the narrative of the character. His delicate emotional performance and fearless action choices attracted audiences, achieving the breakeven point in the shortest time last summer and ranking 5th among Korean films released in 2024.
As a result, audience expectations are rising for 'Jo Jung-suk's summer.' Jo Jung-suk is expected to once again captivate the summer box office with the movie 'My Daughter is a Zombie.' 'My Daughter is a Zombie' is a comic drama about a father who, having become a doting dad to the last remaining zombie in the world, enters covert training to protect her.
In the film, Jo Jung-suk takes on the role of 'Jung-hwan,' a father who begins covert training for his daughter, the last remaining zombie in the world, perfectly depicting the joys and sorrows of 'Jung-hwan's' life through his deep acting skills and delicate expressions.
At a earlier production report meeting, director Pil Gam-seong, who helms 'My Daughter is a Zombie,' said, "From the beginning of working on the script, I imagined actor Jo Jung-suk for the role of 'Jung-hwan.' He transitions effortlessly between comedy and tragedy. His rhythm and quick reflexes are unparalleled," heightening expectations for Jo Jung-suk's portrayal of 'Jung-hwan.'
In response, preliminary audience reactions to Jo Jung-suk are enthusiastic. Comments such as "He stepped out of the comic book," "The essence of summer has returned," and "The anticipation for this movie comes from knowing that Jo Jung-suk will perfectly embody the weight of the joys and sorrows that the character Jung-hwan must carry" were expressed.
Thus, attention is already focused on what new face actor Jo Jung-suk will show in the film 'My Daughter is a Zombie,' as he aims to deliver diverse acting variations and a wide acting spectrum with each of his works.
[Photo] Movie poster and still cuts.
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