Tony Leung bids farewell amid cheers from young audiences... Next project a Korean film? [2022 BIFF]

by Lee Yiseul

Published 07 Oct.2022 18:54(KST)

The 27th Busan International Film Festival On Site

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[Busan=Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] The outdoor theater in Busan was filled with cheers. The audience was passionate about seeing actor Yang Zaowei (60, Liang Chaowei). A unique scene caught the eye. Most of the audience was young. Viewers in their early to mid-20s were busy capturing him with their phone cameras all at once. Witty answers sparked laughter, and when he gave his final greeting, shouts of "Let's take the passport" were heard.

On the afternoon of the 7th, Yang Zaowei promised at the 27th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) open talk "Yang Zaowei's In the Mood for Love" held on the outdoor stage at Busan Haeundae Cinema Center, "It's been a while since I came to Korea, but I will come again in the near future." He emphasized, "I will definitely come back with a new work."

The seats were packed with fans wanting to see Yang Zaowei that day. Although there were empty seats on the second floor, fans gathered densely to see him up close. His role as Shang-Chi's father in the Marvel movie "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" gained popularity, and with domestic re-releases of "A Better Tomorrow," "In the Mood for Love," and "Chungking Express," many young viewers are also enthusiastically responding.

Looking around the audience, Yang Zaowei said, "I feel good. Showing my work to audiences of various ages and receiving support and love is a dream, and I am happy to have achieved it."

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Can we talk about Yang Zaowei without mentioning his eyes? Yang Zaowei said, "The eyes are important in expressing a person's emotions. Actions can be deceived, but the eyes cannot be hidden. It is said that the eyes see a person's soul." He continued, "I am a personality that cannot express well. I am not good with words and do not express stress. When acting, I try to express more emotions through my eyes."

When asked what is most precious in life besides movies and acting, Yang Zaowei mentioned family, friends, and exercise. He said, "Before filming, I first become friends with the co-actors. While working together, we can share many difficult stories."

Yang Zaowei concluded his official schedule at the Busan Film Festival with the open talk and handprinting event that day.