[Dispatch=Kim Ji-ho] Actor Koo Kyō-hwan took on a brisk entertainment film. He returned with fantasy action reminiscent of Marvel superhero films. Possessing a man whose superpower grows stronger the more he dies, he showcased thrilling action.

The production side of the film "Resurrection Man: The Red" (Director Baek) held a press conference on the 16th at Lotte Cinema Lotte Tower in Seoul. Koo Kyō-hwan, Shin Seung-ho, Kang Ki-young, Kim Si-a, and Director Baek attended the event.

"Resurrection Man" is a fantasy action film. The story unfolds as an ordinary job seeker Seok-hwan is chased by an international biotech company. He repeatedly resurrects 72 hours after death while protecting his family. Koo Kyō-hwan takes on 'Red' Seok-hwan, and Shin Seung-ho plays 'Black,' engaging in a confrontation.

Director Baek said, "This film is all about its title. We start by conveying the information that the protagonist resurrects," adding, "I was mindful of how to resurrect Seok-hwan and how closely his action and resurrection would be expressed."

Predictability is both an advantage and a disadvantage. The story follows a typical formula, with emphasis on comic-style action. The director defined the film as "there's nothing serious about it. It's a bright, easy, effortless, enjoyable film. It's purely an entertainment movie."

Regarding the character of Seok-hwan, Koo Kyō-hwan said, "Seok-hwan seems like a young man who could be living in the house next door in our neighborhood. It feels like meeting a friend from around us." It's a familiar setup where an ordinary neighbor turns out to be a hero.

True to superhero films, VFX was employed to create spectacular action sequences. Koo Kyō-hwan likewise said, "There are analog fight scenes, but we relied heavily on special effects," explaining, "(Seok-hwan) possesses superhuman strength, so the strength comes through even without large movements."

He continued, "I thought my action acting was created by the other actors. Even if I hit them a little, they go flying, don't they?" and added, "Thanks to the reactions from the other cast members, good scenes were born."

Collaboration was necessary where Koo Kyō-hwan acted and the VFX team took over the character in 3D. "I move first to a certain extent, and then the VFX team and I, so to speak, share the 'physicality' and discuss it to create the final movement," he said.

Director Baek also added, "We put a lot of effort into post-production," explaining, "We spent a lot of time on VFX work to balance the actual footage and digital footage."

Shin Seung-ho's villain acting is also captivating. True to 'Black,' he wears an all-black look. With long hair, dark charisma, and a deep voice, he perfected a lethal character. He naturally handled the superhuman ability acting, which could have been cringe, earning praise of "sexy" from the press.

He said, "I feel like I received an award," as his face blushed to his ears, drawing laughter. "The director gave me a lot of direction on the visual aspects beyond Black's dark and superhuman abilities. I'm truly grateful to the director," he said.

Lastly, Koo Kyō-hwan said, "Resurrection Man is a story that can expand significantly. If this work becomes a series, I'd like to meet more characters in different colors. I'm curious about Blue (played by Kim Yoo-jung) and Black too," urging people to watch it.

"Resurrection Man" opens on the 30th.

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