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April 11, 2017

Shin Ha-kyun suffers leg injury during movie shoot

Shin Ha-kyun injured his leg during a movie shoot on Jeju Island, according to his agency Hodu&U Entertainment. 

(Yonhap)

The agency said Tuesday that the actor broke his right leg while filming the last part of an upcoming movie tentatively titled “Wind Wind Wind” on the island, Sunday. 

Shin was immediately sent to a hospital in Seoul and received surgery. His injury was reported to require four weeks for recovery.

“Fortunately, the injury was not that severe and the surgery went well,” said an agency official.

“But he needs to rest for a while. We will adjust the shooting schedule to keep the original plan for the movie.”

The movie “Wind Wind Wind” depicts four people seeking love and adventure on Jeju Island, known for its strong breezes. Shin plays Bong Soo, an introverted and quiet man whose dream is to become a famous chef. The movie also stars actress Song Ji-hyo playing the energetic wife of Bong Soo. 

Shin broke up with actress Kim Go-eun in February. The two confirmed their relationship in June 2016, grabbing headlines due to their 17-year age gap. 

By Hong Dam-young (lotus@heraldcorp.com)

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May 11, 2017

Shin Ha-kyun in 'The Villainess'

Actor Shin Ha-kyun (C) attends an event in Seoul on May 11, 2017, to promote the new film "The Villainess," an action movie about a woman raised to be a merciless killer and the secrets and revenge of two men around her. From left are actress Kim Seo-hyung, Shin and actress Kim Ok-bin. The film will be shown at the 70th Cannes Film Festival running from May 17-28. (Yonhap) (END)

'The Villainess' by Jung Byung-gil

Director Jung Byung-gil (R, back) poses for a photo at an event in Seoul on May 11, 2017, to promote the new film "The Villainess," an action movie about a woman raised to be a merciless killer, and the secrets and revenge of two men around her. At Jung's right is actor Sung Joon. From left in the front row are actress Kim Ok-bin, actor Shin Ha-kyun and actress Kim Seo-hyung. The film will be shown at the 70th Cannes Film Festival running from May 17-28. (Yonhap) (END)

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June 5, 2017

"The Villainess" coming soon

Source: 10Asia via Hancinema.net

Jo Eun-ji, Kim Seo-hyeong, Kim Ok-bin, Shin Ha-kyun and director Jeong Byeong-gil were at the VIP premiere of the movie "The Villainess".

"The Villainess" is an action movie about a killer named Sook-hee who was trained to be a killer, discovering the plots and secrets around her.

The casts are Kim Ok-bin, Shin Ha-kyun, Kim Seo-hyeong and Seong Joon. The movie comes out in August.

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July 12, 2017

Bucheon Film Fest Seeks to Draw in Local Film Industry 

By Jason Bechervaise The Korea Times

The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) kicks off its 21st edition this evening with the world premiere of the Korean dark comedy "Room No. 7" set in a DVD room starring Shin Ha-kyun and directed by Lee Yong-seung.

This year there are 289 films from 58 different countries being shown, but the genre film festival is evidently trying to place an emphasis on Korean films illustrated by the increase of local films screening at the festival with 109 invited this year _ including the festival's opening film _ compared to 65 last year.

In an interview with The Korea Times, festival director Choi Yong-bae said, "This year, BIFAN is keeping its sights on Korean films and filmmakers, and by doing so, BIFAN is trying to be faithful to its goals."

Commenting on the overall health of Korean genre films, Choi cited recent Korean masterpieces such as "The Battleship Island" (2017), "Train to Busan" (2016) and "The Wailing" (2016) as large-scale films that also have mass appeal. "It is a positive thing for large-scale commercial genre films to be produced," Choi said.

"However, on the other hand, opportunities for small and mid-scale movies by creative and experimental new directors are relatively insufficient. I feel it is necessary for such directors to have more opportunities."

BIFAN, therefore, is a festival where such directors are given the chance to showcase their work including Lee with his sophomore feature "Room No. 7," which was produced by Myung Films headed by influential producer Sim Jae-myung. Lee's previous film "10 Minutes" bowed in Busan in 2013 to strong reviews, and then secured a healthy run on the international festival circuit, including the Berlin film festival.

Under Choi who joined the festival last year, BIFAN expanded its industry program with B.I.G (the BIFAN industry Gathering) launched last year. This broader program combined NAFF (Network of Asian Fantastic Films) _ a program that focuses on supporting the production of genre films in Asia, education, and global exchange _ with the addition of Korea Now, Made in Asia, and New Media programs, according to Choi.

The "Korea Now" program, for example, includes a filmmakers' workshop, a BIFAN scenario showcase and a Korean Film Policy Roundtable event, which will discuss the Korean Film Council's (KOFIC) new status and policies under the Moon Jae-in administration.

Choi who is also a well-established film producer heads the festival as it seeks to form closer ties with the local film industry, which is reflected in the festival's selection of films and its industry programs.

In December 2004, the then popular festival director Kim Hong-joon was dismissed by the former mayor of Bucheon, Hong Geon-pyo. The film industry responded by boycotting the festival.

"The film festival was ostracized by the film community for about ten years. BIFAN has recently started to restore the trust that was once lost," Choi said.

"The vision for this festival, which has taken the first step to getting back on track after a period of stagnation, is to not only have the film community return to BIFAN, but to earn their complete trust."

While the festival looks ahead, it is also reflecting on its past as it honors the renowned Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon and her career on the silver screen, which spans two decades.

Jeon's debut on the big screen was in Chang Yoon-hyun's "The Contact" that was shown at the BIFAN's inaugural edition in 1997, which was also a time when the local industry began to experience tremendous growth.

Giving audiences an opportunity to reflect back on Jeon's illustrious career also enables festival goers to see how the contemporary Korean film industry has evolved.

The special program titled "Contact Jeon Do-yeon" will include screenings of the 17 films she starred in, the publication of a book commemorating her work, and the actress herself will attend the festival.

Other notable programs at the festival this year include "Terrible Women: Monsters and Villainesses" that focuses on horror films and feminism, a retrospective of Spanish genre filmmaker Alex de la Iglesia, while the "Best of Asia" program will feature the most popular films from around Asia in 2016 such as "Train to Busan" and "Cold War 2."

Underscoring the festival's emphasis on Korean cinema, it also features a special program titled "Hong Ki-seon: The Cinema Beyond Suppression," which showcases the director's work including his final film "The Discloser" which he made before he died in December 2016.

The festival will also screen films from across the globe, which includes Alexandre O. Philippe's documentary "78/52" about the iconic shower scene in Hitchcock's "Psycho" that is also screening at the festival _ as is the Hong Kong action blockbuster "Shock Wave" and Julia Ducournau's "Raw" about a student desperate to fit in at school who abandons her family's vegetarian principles and searches for raw meat.

Also showing at the festival is "Okja" directed by Bong Joon-ho who will be attending a Q&A in Bucheon giving BIFAN audiences a chance to see the visionary auteur who continues to challenge industry norms.

Choi, who produced Bong's "The Host," said, "Bong has already initiated conversations about the future of the film industry, which has given everyone the chance to contemplate the question of how audiences will watch movies in the future. I believe that's the greatest role he has played."

BIFAN continues until July 23.

jase@koreanfilm.org.uk

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July 19, 2017

WIND WIND WIND Starring SHIN Ha-kyun and LEE Sung-min Cranks Up
TWENTY Director LEE Byoung-heon’s Upcoming Comedy

by SONG Soon-jin / KoBiz

Directed by LEE Byoung-heon, who previously made Twenty (2015), youth comedy Wind Wind Wind (translated title) has completed filming. The film is about two families finding true love through deviance on Jeju Island. The film was produced by Hive Media Co-op which produced HUR Jin-ho’s The Last Princess (2016). It will be distributed by Next Entertainment World which is known for distributing hit movies including TRAIN TO BUSAN (2016) and Okja. 

“It is a comedy about two couples encountering crises stronger than typhoons on Jeju Island, which is known for its strong winds.” the promoter said. In addition, there are great expectations for its star studded cast. Korean wave star SONG Ji-hyo and SHIN Ha-kyun of Save the Green Planet (2003) and The Villainess play Mi-young and Bong-soo respectively. In the movie, these two are a realistic couple that have been married for seven years by obligation rather than love. Actor LEE Sung-min will feature as Seok-geun, the Casanova and Mi-young’s older brother. LEE El, a rising star through WOO Min-ho’s Inside Men (2015) and TV drama Goblin (2016), will play Jenny, a character with an irresistible charm that disturbs all relationships. 

Wind Wind Wind is gearing up for release soon after its four-month filming on July 1st, 2017.

 

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July 18, 2017

BiFan 2017 Review: ROOM NO. 7 Gets A 6 At Best
Lee Yong-seung directed the pressure cooker comedy with a hint of genre flair; Shin Ha-kyun and Doh Kyung-soo star.

by Pierce Conran ScreenAnarchy (related SHK mention only)

Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance and Save the Green Planet star Shin delivers a manic turn as the shop owner, punctuated with tense bursts of energy. The aggressiveness of the performance masks the shallow characterization but Shin, as always, is a welcome presence on screen.

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October 16, 2017

 

New movie 'Room No. 7'

 

Do Kyong-soo (L) and Shin Ha-kyun, who star in the new black comedy film "Room No. 7," smile during a publicity event for the movie at a Seoul theater Oct. 16, 2017. The movie is scheduled to hit local screens in November. (Yonhap) (END)

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October 16, 2017

 

Shin Ha-kyun and Doh Kyung-soo in main poster for "Room No.7"

 

Source: HanCinema.net
 

Although a mystery thriller, "Room No.7"'s first trailer made it very much seem that there is a touch of humor, which I don't really see in this poster. Shin Ha-kyun looks mightly pleased with himself, but that doesn't belie a reason. Do Kyung-soo looks distinctly unhappy, which could have something to do with a dead body his character is hiding. I'm really ready for another teaser so I can get a handle of the tone of the film.

 

-Yours, Lisa, who is a tad confused about the tone of the film

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October 16, 2017

 

EXO’s D.O. Reveals Why He Chose To Work On Upcoming Film “Room Number 7”

 

Source: Soompi by K. Lew

Spoiler

On October 16, a press conference was held for the film “Room Number 7” at Konkuk University’s Lotte Cinema, where its stars Shin Ha Kyun and EXO’s D.O. (real name Do Kyung Soo) opened up about why they chose to work on this film.

 

The film is about an unsuccessful DVD room in Seoul called “Room Number 7,” in which both the DVD room’s owner and a boy hide their own respective unspeakable secrets, and their individual struggles to escape their situation.

 

Doo Shik (played by Shin Ha Kyun) is the DVD room’s owner who puts his all into trying to sell the DVD room as fast as possible, while Tae Jung (played by EXO’s D.O.) is a part-timer at the DVD room and a student who took a leave from school in order to pay off his debt from his school tuition.

 

When asked why he decided to work on this film, Shin Ha Kyun explained, “I chose this project because it has a realistic story and it is fun genre-wise. I thought it was a story that could be relatable to many generations.”

 

EXO’s D.O. said, “When I first saw the script, it looked really fun. It’s my first time taking on a black comedy and my character is one that I wanted to portray. Because of this film, I even got a tattoo. People will see a side of me they have never seen before.”

 

“Room Number 7” will premiere in November.

 

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October 20, 2017

 

Release date confirmed for Do Kyung-soo, Shin Ha-kyun’s ‘Room No. 7’

 

(Lotte Entertainment)

 

“Room No.7,” an upcoming comedy-thriller flick featuring Do Kyung-soo and Shin Ha-kyun, will be released on Nov. 15. 

 

The film’s distributor confirmed the release date Friday and released some still photos of the film. 

 

The upcoming film tells the story of an owner and a part-time employee of a business that allows customers to watch DVDs in designated rooms. 

 

(Lotte Entertainment)

 

Do plays the role of Tae-jung, a college student who works part-time at the business, who hides a shipment of drugs in room No. 7 under the promise of paying off his debt. Shin plays the role of Doo-sik, the owner of the business, who also has secretly hidden a dead body in the room. 

 

The film centers on Tae-jung and Doo-sik’s struggles -- one trying to open the door while the other trying to keep it locked. 

 

(Lotte Entertainment)

 

By Kim So-yeon (syk19372@heraldcorp.com)

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November 8, 2017

 

Shin Ha Kyun Talks About Working With EXO’s D.O.

 

Source: Soompi by S. Park 

 

 

Actor Shin Ha Kyun and EXO member D.O. star as leads in the upcoming film “Room Number 7.”

 

Shin Ha Kyun appears as the owner of a DVD room in Seoul, while D.O. plays the role of his part-time employee. The two men try to hide their secrets while trying to survive.

 

In a press premiere and press conference for the film, Shin Ha Kyun praised his co-star. The actor said, “I worked with D.O. for the first time, but it was very comfortable. He came well-prepared and was good at ad libs, so it was fun [filming] and he did well.”

 

“Room Number 7” will premiere in theaters on November 15. Take a look at the released stills here!

 

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November 10, 2017

 

Dark struggles create comedy in ‘Room No. 7’

 

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

 

“Room No. 7” is a black comedy, starring Shin Ha-kyun and Do Kyung-soo, centering on two men struggling to solve their own problems. [LOTTE ENTERTAINMENT]

 

“Room No. 7,” which arrives in theaters next week, is a rare black comedy produced in Korea. 

 

The film, which opened the 21st Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in July, touches on the dark realities of two men from different generations, who each struggle to escape from the troubles they were forced into in order to solve their financial problems.

 

Starring actors Shin Ha-kyun and Do Kyung-soo, better known as D.O. from K-pop group Exo, the film centers on the owner of a failing DVD room (where people can rent a DVD to watch) named Du-sik, played by Shin, and his money-strapped part-timer named Tae-jeong (Do), who hasn’t been able to get paid for months. Due to the store’s poor performance in the high-priced Apgujeong-dong in southern Seoul, Du-sik tries to sell off the store, but to no avail. 

 

After Du-sik hires a Korean-Chinese part-timer named Han-uk (Kim Dong-yeong), everything starts to change, and the two main characters are put into a series of nerve-racking situations.

 

“Though seven means luck, I believed [the digit] also entails misfortune,” said director Lee Yong-seung, who also made “10 Minutes” (2014), explaining his motive for placing the digit in the title during the film’s press event Tuesday.

 

The relatable story drew Shin to the film.

 

“I decided to take part in the movie because I thought it was an interesting story based on reality,” said Shin. The actor said the story of the two main characters standing on the edge of survival in the seemingly unchangeable social system touched his heart.

 

Do hoped to show a different side of himself in “Room No. 7.”

 

“I found the script interesting and it was a black comedy, a genre I like. Through the character Tae-jeong, I thought I would be able to showcase a different aspect of myself,” the actor said.

 

Recently, several movies have been engulfed in controversy over the depiction of Korean-Chinese characters. The treatment of the Korean-Chinese worker in “Room No. 7,” who gets the two main characters into a sticky situation, may raise eyebrows among those who have questioned whether Korean-Chinese characters are treated fairly. 

 

The movie arrives in theaters on Nov. 15, and is rated 15 and above.

 

BY JIN MIN-JI [jin.minji@joongang.co.kr]

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November 14, 2017

 

'Room No. 7' reflects reality of capitalistic society

 

By Kim Jae-heun The Korea Times

 

Still from movie "Room No. 7" / Courtesy of Lotte Entertainment

 

The number of Koreans wanting to become entrepreneurs reached over 6 million last year. Every year, more people start their own businesses to run away from office life and seek wealth but nine out of 10 shut down their shops due to the cutthroat competition and business depression. 

 

DVD rooms owner Doo-sik, played by Shin Ha-kyun, in the upcoming comedy thriller "Room No. 7" exactly portrays these entrepreneurs' reality in Korea. After hearing DVD rooms are a cash cow business, Doo-sik opens a business using all of his house security deposit. 

 

DVD rooms are where people come and choose DVDs to watch privately. 

 

However, the market is already a red ocean and no more than two customers a day visit his business. He works part time as a chauffeur to keep his business running, but fails to pay rent for three months. So he tries to find somebody to buy his DVD business to recover his investment. 

 

Doo-sik finally finds a person who is willing to do this and hires part-timer Tae-jung, played by Do Yung-soo, and a Korean Chinese man to decorate DVD room to make it look fine before transferring his shop. 

 

With only a few days left until the contract day, Doo-sik gets embroiled in a mysterious case and he ends up abandoning a corpse in DVD room No. 7. 

 

Tae-jung, who also borrowed 17 million won for his university tuition fee from a private loan provider, gets involved in a dangerous trade of doing a favor and keeps a bag of drugs for a while in room No. 7. 

 

When Tae-jung finds out that room No. 7 has been locked, he tries to open it while Doo-sik tries to keep it closed. 

 

The overall film depicts the ironic reality of the worker and manager relationship where it superficially looks like the owner is in the top position over his employee; but their life is not so different. 

 

The black comedy shows how anybody can be cornered to the brink _ be it an employer or his employee who both strive to make their life work out. 

 

Actor Shin takes the story alone from the beginning toward the middle like a one-man show. He expresses all the emotions in the scenes like a leading character of a monodrama. 

 

"The film tells the true story of our reality, but at the same time, it is fun to watch," said Shin during a press preview for the film at Lotte Cinema at Konkuk Univerisity in Seoul, last week. "I decided to participate because I thought various generations can empathize with the story. Moreover, the story may look like it shows a hierarchical relationship between Doo-Sik and Tae-jung but they are both at the bottom. The story of the two cornered to the brink touched outside the social system." 

 

Actor Do, who is better known as singer D.O. of K-pop group EXO, said he never experienced such hardship that his character went through as he debuted as a singer as a teenager and did not go to college. 

 

"When I first read the scenario, I really enjoyed it. It is my first time to appear in the challenging black comedy genre and I've never played a character like Tae-jung before," said Do. 

 

"I have some indirect experience through stories I hear from my friends. I was attracted to the realistic story of the people and I wanted to give energy to the audience through the film." 

 

"Room No. 7," directed by Lee Yong-seung, hits local theaters, Wednesday. 

 

jhkim@ktimes.com 

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