K-Movie "Interview" Confirms Casting of Cho Yeo Jung and Jung Sung Il

by Hazel Jung, July 14, 2023

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Interview tells the story of Seon Ju (played by Cho Yeo Jung), a veteran journalist desperate for an exclusive scoop, who encounters Young Hoon (played by Jung Sung Il), a serial killer who has murdered an unprecedented eleven people, as he proposes a special interview.

The casting of Cho Yeo Jung and Jung Sung Il has been confirmed for Interview, and the pre-production was completed on the 12th. Filming is scheduled to commence on the 17th.

Cho Yeo Jung, known for her stable acting skills demonstrated through various character transformations in films such as Parasite, Obsessed, and The Target, will portray Seon Ju, a journalist hungry for an exclusive scoop with a no-nonsense personality, showcasing a new profession and character transformation.

Cho Yeo Jung stated, "The film Interview has an appealing screenplay with a dense story set within the interviews between the journalist and the serial killer. I will do my best to convey the tension and cinematic enjoyment I felt while reading the screenplay through the film."

Jung Sung Il, who rose to stardom through dramas such as The Glory and Our Blues, has chosen the film Interview as his next project. Jung Sung Il's character, Young Hoon, has murdered eleven people but possesses exceptional intellect and a meticulous personality that allows him to perfectly conceal his crimes. He is expected to maintain a composed demeanor even in front of Seon Ju, a special coverage journalist.

Jung Sung Il expressed his thoughts on joining the film, saying, "After reading the final scene of the screenplay, I decided to take on this project in less than a second. I am putting all my efforts into the preparation to ensure nobody will be disappointed. Please look forward to it and show your interest and support."

Interview aims for a release next year and will showcase the intense acting showdown between Cho Yeo Jung and Jung Sung Il and a perfect combination of a new thriller genre. Filming will begin on the 17th.