27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Ha Jung-woo on ‘tremendous anger' behind his new film Nocturnal
Published: 7:15am, 28 Jan 2025
By Baek Byung-yeul
Korean actor Ha Jung-woo describes his upcoming thriller Nocturnal as a raw and intense take on the familiar theme of revenge, and promises that its director, Kim Jin-hwang, will bring a fresh perspective.
'The revenge plot isn't new, but I believe that even the same theme can provide new enjoyment depending on how the works change in form and background,' Ha said in a recent interview.
He expressed great interest in the director's unique vision, which was a significant factor in his decision to take on the project. Ha in Seoul for a screening of Nocturnal. The actor sites director Kim Jin-hwang's fresh perspective as a key reason he decided to get involved in the project. Photo: WireImage
'I was drawn to Kim. His personal experiences are woven into the script, and I was intrigued by his attitude towards the characters in the film,' the 46-year-old actor explained.