[GV] Lee Jung-jae and Hwang Dong-hyuk to Boost ‘Hope’ as It Surpasses 2 Million Views — GV to Air on the 22nd

The key cast of Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’, which has swept the world, is coming together for director Na Hong-jin’s new film ‘Hope’. With ‘Hope’ surpassing 2 million viewers within five days of its release and triggering a shake-up at theaters, the box-office buzz is expected to add even more firepower.

The stars behind the ‘Squid Game’ myth meet the world of ‘Hope’

According to distributor Plus M Entertainment, Lee Jung-jae and director Hwang Dong-hyuk will make a surprise appearance—along with actor Jung Ho-yeon—at a ‘Hope’ audience talk session, or GV, to be held on the 22nd at Seoul’s MegaBox Coex. As the event is expected to bring together global stars and auteurs representing the Korean film industry in one place, it is setting the stage for an intense ticketing war.

At this GV, Lee Jung-jae and director Hwang—who helped complete a global syndrome with ‘Squid Game’—will share in-depth impressions and sharp perspectives on ‘Hope’. In particular, Jung Ho-yeon, who took on the role of ‘Sung-ae’, confronting an unknown alien life form in the film, will directly reveal behind-the-scenes details of how she built the character, heightening expectations.

Unveiled on the 15th, ‘Hope’ realized a survival showdown set near the demilitarized zone in an overpowering cinematic visual style. Currently recording an 83% CGV Egg Index, the film is drawing heated debate among viewers, while also continuing a breakneck run at the box office after reaching the 2 million viewer mark on the fifth day of release.

Most of all, ‘Hope’ has been at the center of the daily conversation thanks to a relay of support from masters of the Korean film industry. Led by director Lee Chang-dong on the 14th, director Bong Joon-ho on the 15th, and director Jang Jae-hyun of ‘Exhuma’ on the 16th, the filmmakers held successive, deep-dive discussions with director Na Hong-jin, expanding the film’s discourse.