Ju Ji Hoon recently spoke about his experience working with the late Lee Sun Kyun, who passed away in December last year. Reflecting on his colleague, Ju Ji Hoon described Lee as “a good colleague, a good mentor, and a good actor.”
In an interview on July 10th for the upcoming film Project Silence, set to release on July 12th, Ju Ji Hoon shared fond memories of working with Lee Sun Kyun. Project Silence is one of Lee Sun Kyun’s final works. When asked if this project held special significance, Ju Ji Hoon responded, “(Every new project) is always precious.”
The disaster thriller Project Silence revolves around a collision on a foggy airport bridge, isolating people while military experimental dogs are released. Lee Sun Kyun plays Jung Won, a security office administrator trapped on the bridge, and Ju Ji Hoon portrays Cho Bak, a tow truck driver seeking a big break. The cast also includes Kim Hee Won, Moon Sung Geun, Ye Soo Jung, Kim Tae Woo, Park Ju Hyun, and more. Directed by Kim Tae Gon, known for Familyhood (2016), the film promises intense drama and action.
This film marks the first time Ju Ji Hoon and Lee Sun Kyun have worked together. Ju Ji Hoon shared that he discussed the project daily with Lee Sun Kyun during filming. “Sun Kyun, Hee Won, and I had similar temperaments,” he said. “We talked non-stop about the project during breaks and after filming, over meals and drinks. We didn’t separate work from rest; we continuously discussed the movie.”
Ju Ji Hoon noted the stark contrast between his character Cho Bak and Lee Sun Kyun’s Jung Won. He also observed differences in their acting styles. “Sun Kyun is more detail-oriented than I am,” he explained. “Where I might gloss over, he meticulously attends to every detail. Watching his approach made me want to learn and absorb his methods.”
When asked if he felt any pressure since Project Silence is Lee Sun Kyun’s final film, Ju Ji Hoon replied, “As an actor, I did my job, and I will do my best to promote the film.”
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