[Photo&] Film “SalMokJi” casts Kim Hye-yoon, Lee Jong-won, Jang Da-ah, and more—Stars who lit up the press preview site “Press Preview Site”

“SalMokJi”, a clash of outstanding casting and careful direction... A new chapter opens for Korean cinema

On the 24th, the film “SalMokJi” held its media screening and press conference at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, drawing keen attention and enthusiastic reactions from both the public and the press, and wrapped successfully.

At the press conference for the film “SalMokJi”, held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Seoul on the 24th, director “Lee Sang-Min”, along with standout stars including “Kim Hye-yoon” and “Lee Jong-won”, came together and revealed a powerful presence. This is the moment when anticipation for the “well-made thriller”—the kind of ensemble that only seasoned actors can create—reaches its peak.

“Kim Hye-yoon” stepped out of her previous image in this film, captivating everyone in the room with a deep emotional arc and explosive acting. Her confident, relaxed presence in front of the camera proves—no filters, no exaggeration—that she has the unmistakable stature of a “top-tier star.”

“Lee Jong-won”, drawing attention with his bold and commanding performances, received reporters’ flashes. His intense gaze, steadily holding the story’s center, offers a glimpse of the suspense and the weighty social message that “SalMokJi” will deliver.

“Kim Jun-han” brings a heavy, grounded presence, demonstrating strong character-matching in every project. Even in this film, his meticulous, detail-rich performance is building anticipation that it will deliver a powerful “catharsis.”

“Jang Da-ah”, with a fresh look and bold charisma that immediately drew attention in Chungmuro, shared her special feelings for the project throughout the press conference with a serious, passionate attitude—signaling the dazzling arrival of a new-generation “screen star.”

“Yoon Jae-chan” is a newcomer with a bright, energetic presence and a fearless expression. Standing among veteran actors, he exudes explosive energy without looking intimidated at all, signaling that he will shine as a strong hidden card for “SalMokJi.”

“Oh Dong-min”, who has a deep understanding of acting, meets the camera with a relaxed smile. His “top-notch scene-stealing” performance pinpoints tension exactly where it’s needed in the story and adds energy to the film—further raising the overall finish.

“Kim Young-sung” brings screen-filling charisma. With a strong presence, he finely calibrates the film’s tension and leaves a lasting impression as a key figure delivering a nail-biting “immersion” that audiences won’t be able to look away from for even a moment.

Director “Lee Sang-Min” is known for careful visual composition and sharp insight. Through “SalMokJi”, where detailed psychological depiction and a gripping narrative come together, he presented a new “masterpiece” to the Korean film industry and earned praise from critics.

“SalMokJi”, a preview of a standout hit that will dominate theaters in the second half of the year

The film “SalMokJi” brings together a flawless ensemble of top-tier actors with strong acting, and “Lee Sang-Min”’s precise, detail-focused direction. As this work demonstrates both artistic value and broad appeal at the same time, industry attention is on how big of a “box-office surge” it will spark in theaters going forward.