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Jo In-sung praises 'promising' Jung Ho-yeon and veteran Hwang Jung-min in SF thriller 'Hope'
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Jo In-sung praises 'promising' Jung Ho-yeon and veteran Hwang Jung-min in SF thriller 'Hope'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Jo In-sung praised his co-stars Hwang Jung-min and Jung Ho-yeon for their performances in the upcoming film 'Hope'.
  • He described Jung Ho-yeon as a promising actress with great potential.
  • The film is an SF thriller directed by Na Hong-jin.

Actor Jo In-sung has lauded his co-stars Hwang Jung-min and Jung Ho-yeon, calling them exceptional talents in the upcoming SF thriller "Hope." Jo In-sung, who plays a village youth named Sung-ki in the film, expressed his admiration for the seasoned actor Hwang Jung-min, who portrays the local outpost chief Beom-seok, and the rising star Jung Ho-yeon, cast as police officer Seong-ae.

"I had the best time working with Hwang Jung-min, whom I respect, and the promising Jung Ho-yeon, who shows great potential," Jo In-sung stated in a recent interview. He specifically highlighted Jung Ho-yeon's performance, noting her as a "good actress with great potential." The film, directed by Na Hong-jin, is set in the remote coastal village of Hopo-hang.

I had the best time working with Hwang Jung-min, whom I respect, and the promising Jung Ho-yeon, who shows great potential.

โ€” Jo In-sungPraising his co-stars in the film 'Hope'.

"Hope" is set against the backdrop of a mysterious tiger sighting in the demilitarized zone, throwing the entire village into a state of emergency. Jo In-sung's character, Sung-ki, spends his days fishing and hunting, immersing himself in the quiet life of the village before the unusual events unfold. The anticipation for the film is high, with the ensemble cast and director's reputation generating significant buzz.

good actress with great potential

โ€” Jo In-sungDescribing Jung Ho-yeon's acting abilities.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.