'Top Concern' Director Nam Yeon-woo: "Regrettable COVID-19 Situation, Hope It Becomes a Source of Vitality"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Director Nam Yeon-woo shared his thoughts on presenting a film amid the resurgence of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus infection).

On the afternoon of the 18th, a press screening of the film Chomi-ui Gwansimsa was held at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University Entrance in Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Attendees included Kim Eun-young (Cheetah), Terris Brown, and director Nam Yeon-woo.

On this day, Director Nam Yeon-woo began by saying, "I feel very sorry about the COVID-19 situation."

He continued, "Safety is the top priority. The production team and the theater have been giving this a lot of thought. We are doing as much disinfection as possible and maintaining social distancing between seats in the theater to ensure safety," adding, "I hope many viewers will watch the film."

Director Nam also urged, "I hope that Chomi-ui Gwansimsa will bring some vitality to the film industry in a safe environment."

Chomi-ui Gwansimsa is a film depicting an unpredictable chase between a mother and daughter, who are polar opposites, united for just one day to pursue the youngest who ran off with money. Jo Min-su plays Park Chomi, a mother who is interested in everyone in the world but indifferent to her own family, and Cheetah plays her daughter, Sun-deok, a singer active in Itaewon. The film opens on May 27.

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