Hwang Jung-min is Back in Full Swing

Published on 2020/06/04 | Source

Hwang Jung-min returns to screens for the first time in a while with the film "Deliver Us From Evil" this coming July. The emergence of this actor with such a large presence is expected to be a great gift for the sluggish film industry.

It is the first time in two years that a Hwang Jung-min film has been released since "The Spy Gone North" (directed by Yoon Jong-bin) was released in 2018. Hwang Jung-min, who showed various works every year as an original prolific actor, did not show up on the field for quite a long time, raising some questions. Of course, the news of the next film was delivered in the meantime and even though he performed on stage without forgetting his affection for musicals and plays, it was true that the screen results were not easily confirmed, causing movie fans to feel disappointed.

After a long wait, Hwang Jung-min is coming back, energy fully recharged. Unlike in previous years, Hwang Jung-min's shoulders have become more responsible and burdened, but his confidence in his work is different. Chungmuro and the theater industry also have no doubt that "Deliver Us From Evil" will boost the summer market.

"Deliver Us From Evil" is a hard-boiled chase action film that depicts the desperate pursuit and struggle of In-nam (Hwang Jung-min), who gets caught up in a new case due to the last murder mission, and Ray (Lee Jung-jae), the ruthless pursuer. The reunion of Hwang Jung-min and Lee Jung-jae, who caused the "The New World" sensation, is drawing keen attention. In the story, Hwang Jung-min tries to make a new transformation as an assassin who fights desperately for the final mission that shook his life.

Hwang Jung-min has established himself as a trusted actor. Based on his stylish action, Hwang Jung-min is expected to create the response that 'Hwang Jung-min is Hwang Jung-min indeed'. To that end, Hwang reportedly continued to have in-depth discussions with the production team with high-intensity action practice every day.

"Deliver Us From Evil" is only the beginning. In "Hostage: Missing Celebrity" and "The Point Men", he shows another face. "Hostage: Missing Celebrity" depicts the story of an actor embroiled in the worst hostage incident in history, and Hwang plays himself as 'actor Hwang Jung-min'. "The Point Men" deals with the story of a diplomat and an NIS agent struggling to save a South Korean kidnapped in the Middle East, and Hwang Jung-min acts as a diplomat.

Each work has a noticeable meaning among numerous filmography pieces by actor Hwang Jung-min. In addition to the freshness of the character, "Hostage: Missing Celebrity" is the fourth piece in which he works with the production company Weyunegang including "The Unjust", "Veteran" and "The Battleship Island". "The Point Men" has become a medium to reunite with Yim Soon-rye, director of the film "Waikiki Brothers" (2001), who helped to imprint Hwang Jung-min's name in Chungmuro for the first time in 19 years. His harmony with co-star Hyun Bin is also a key point.

Hwang Jung-min, who is going hard with continued hard work, even announced his return to the TV screen. His appearance on jTBC's "Hush" is his first drama in 8 years. "Hush" is a sympathetic office drama full of the scent of people depicting the survival and conscience of office workers and the dilemma of their boundaries.

On top of that, Hwang is also putting his energy into his management. Ryoo Seung-bum, who lived abroad and was not focusing much on domestic works, signed a surprise exclusive contract with Sem Company and Hwang Jung-min, signaling his return. Hwang Jung-min also reported on his contract with new artists Im Sung-jae and Kim Do-hoon-I, who are building up their careers. Hwang Jung-min and Park Jung-min created a stronger management atmosphere, raising expectations for their future moves.

"Hwang Jung-min is one of the most trusted actors by name", Chungmuro officials said. "Now the evaluation of the actor, or his acting, is meaningless and just focuses on 'Which of the countless scenarios did he choose this time?' Just the fact that Hwang Jung-min made his choice is bound to raise questions. This is why we welcome his activities with open arms", they said.