'Vanished Time' Jo Jin-woong: "Irony of Release Amid COVID-19, Will Overcome"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Actor Jo Jin-woong shared his thoughts on working with director Jung Jin-young.

On the afternoon of the 9th, Jo Jin-woong expressed his feelings about presenting the film at the press screening of 'Disappeared Time' held at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Jayang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul.

On this day, Jo Jin-woong said, "Working with directors who were once actors is good in terms of communication," adding, "If I ever become a director, I want to ensure good communication in these aspects."

Jo Jin-woong showed caution about presenting the film as the lead actor amid the spread of COVID-19. He said, "While reading the script, there were parts where I thought, 'Does this make sense?' but isn't reality ironic?" He continued, "We are promoting coming to the theater while wearing masks and practicing social distancing. It's ironic."

He added, "I drank quite a bit yesterday," and said, "I wondered if the event (press screening) could be held at a time when everyone is struggling due to COVID-19, but they said it would happen. I was very nervous, so I had a drink."

He also said, "People who create content have been more sensitive and responsive to the times while doing artistic work. This will continue for future generations. We will surely overcome COVID-19."

'Disappeared Time' is a film about a detective investigating a mysterious fire case who faces a shocking situation where everything he believed in disappears and embarks on a journey to find his own life. It is actor Jung Jin-young's directorial debut. Jo Jin-woong plays Detective Hyung-gu, who investigates a mysterious fire case in a quiet rural village where an outsider couple dies. The film opens on June 18.

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