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[GV] Bong Joon-ho Praises Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” as a “Breathtaking Spectacle of Unleashed Madness”

[GV] Bong Joon-ho Praises Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” as a “Breathtaking Spectacle of Unleashed Madness”

SF film “Hope,” starring Hwang Jung-min and Jo In-sung, makes rounds at the GV event… “Awe-inspiring suspense and surprising exhilaration”
A master filmmaker’s praise, opening a new horizon for Korean science fiction“I kept my eyes on the screen, even amid a runaway rush of excitement. ”Global maestro “Bong Joon-ho” offered the rousing tribute after he met “Na Hong-jin”’s latest work “Hope”.
| James choi
Jo In-sung Struggles to Survive in “HOPE”; Video of Character-Making to Release “Sung-gi” Edition

Jo In-sung Struggles to Survive in “HOPE”; Video of Character-Making to Release “Sung-gi” Edition

“I poured out all the energy I had, and filmed every scene with care, one by one.”
In this video, Jo In-sung can be seen throwing himself into the role of “Sung-gi,” a local young man in Ho-po Port who does whatever it takes to make money. Describing Sung-gi as “a character that reveals the grit to fight for survival,” Jo In-sung proved his standout presence not only through...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Jung Ho-yeon Drives a Stella for a Drift…Hyundai in Na Hong-jin’s Film “Hope” Releases Behind-the-Scenes Action Video “Sung-ae”

Jung Ho-yeon Drives a Stella for a Drift…Hyundai in Na Hong-jin’s Film “Hope” Releases Behind-the-Scenes Action Video “Sung-ae”

High-level car chases even before he got his Class 1 license. In Na Hong-jin’s new work “Hope,” the film showcases the performance of the beloved Hyundai Stella, resurrected as a police car in the memories.
Na Hong-jin, the director who represents Korea’s unmatched auteur tradition, has finally unveiled his new film Hope . Released on Jan. 15, the movie seized theaters immediately, and it is a science fiction action thriller that depicts a desperate human battle against an unknown presence in the...
| James choi
[Weekend Movie Theater] Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Surpasses 330,000 on Opening Day… Biggest Record for Releases This Year

[Weekend Movie Theater] Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Surpasses 330,000 on Opening Day… Biggest Record for Releases This Year

It tops the previous hit “The Wailing” and sets the highest opening record of the year. Box office No. 2 is “Minions & Monsters,” followed by “Moana” and thriller “Eye-drops” starring Min-a Shin
‘Hope’ opens a new chapter for Korean sci-fi… What an overwhelming opening score meansDirector Na Hong-jin’s ambitious work ‘Hope’ has finally lifted the veil and is shaking up the movie-theater ecosystem. Lightly surpassing 300,000 viewers on its first day of release, it has set a new milestone in...
| James choi
‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

Advance bookings alone topped 600,000. That opening-day figure shows that 〈Hope〉 has become a national talking point, not just a movie-industry event. 〈Hope〉 is the new film from director Na Hong-jin, known for the tense, audacious intensity of 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉 and 〈The Wailing〉.
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘Hope’ Dominates Advance Ticket Sales in Opening Day Preorders, Topping No. 1! Ticket Volume Surpasses 600,000

‘Hope’ Dominates Advance Ticket Sales in Opening Day Preorders, Topping No. 1! Ticket Volume Surpasses 600,000

〈Hope〉’s IMAX screenings run for two weeks. A powerful cinematic experience you can only see for those two weeks!
With advance ticket sales reaching No. 1 starting 11 days before release, the film 〈Hope〉 not only climbed to the top at the fastest pace among 2026 releases, but also has been setting new preorder records day after day while breaking this year’s best prebooking volume record. As of 7:00 a. m.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

※This interview with 〈Hope〉 actor Jo In-sung continues from Part 1. Imagining and acting opposite an imagined being must have been a major challenge. In particular, when Seong-gi confronts a gigantic alien intelligence late in the film, his subtle eye movements and tiny facial shifts were striking.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Few actors have had a debut as striking as Jung Ho-yeon’s. Jung moved from top-tier modeling into acting and made a notable acting debut with 〈Squid Game〉. Now she is about to make her film debut in 〈Hope〉. Directed by Na Hong-jin, the filmmaker behind hits such as 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉,...
| Seongchan Eol
Interview: Na Hong-jin on 〈Hope〉 — The Massive Attraction Built on a Decade of Obsession, Part 2 (Contains spoilers)

Interview: Na Hong-jin on 〈Hope〉 — The Massive Attraction Built on a Decade of Obsession, Part 2 (Contains spoilers)

Contains spoilers and interpretations of the ending.
※The interview with 〈Hope〉 director Na Hong-jin continues from Part 1. ※This interview contains spoilers and interpretations of the ending. Before the film was finished, you said that the actors who play the aliens—including Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander—are the protagonists.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Na Hong-jin on the 10-Year Obsession Behind 〈Hope〉: Part 1

Na Hong-jin on the 10-Year Obsession Behind 〈Hope〉: Part 1

“All tragedy begins with perspective. ” Director Na Hong-jin wrote that line in the director's note for 〈Hope〉. On July 15, the director's new film 〈Hope〉, invited to compete in the competition section at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, is set for release.
| Kim Ji-yeon