Actor Park Jung Min has shared his satisfaction with his character in the upcoming film ‘HUMINT.’
Park recently met with Donga.com for an interview at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, where he spoke about the movie and his experience working on the project.
Addressing speculation that director Ryoo Seung Wan, whom he reunited with after ‘Smugglers,’ cast him in ‘HUMINT’ as a form of “after-service” for the previous film, Park responded, “I don’t think he cast me with that intention, and I didn’t feel that way either. I actually like my character Jangdori in ‘Smugglers’ more than people might expect. When I first received this script, I didn’t see it as this much of a melodrama.”
He continued, “What I really appreciated was the emotional range of the character Park Geon. His emotional shifts are quite large, and those moments feel like they continuously leave strong marks as the story unfolds. I was happy to be able to play an important character in a Ryoo Seung Wan film. We first met years ago while shooting a short film, and as we stayed connected, it felt meaningful that he now entrusted me with a role like this.”
When asked about his first impression of the character Park Geon, Park said, “At first, I was simply happy. It was such a good role. As an actor, I often go through this process, when I first read a script and like the role, I’m excited, but sometimes I can already sense how difficult the preparation and filming will be, which can be intimidating. I know expectations are high, and if I disappoint during preparation, it can hurt both sides. So I tried my best not to let that happen.”
With positive reviews pouring in following early screenings, Park commented, “If someone has watched several of my previous films, I hoped they would feel that this was a different kind of character than what they’ve seen me play before. I didn’t necessarily expect so many compliments. Right now, it’s more important that the film as a whole does well rather than focusing on just one character, so I’m watching carefully and staying cautious.”
He added, “I was glad to hear people say my fans would enjoy this performance. Showing a side of Park Jung Min that audiences haven’t seen before is encouraging, and I take that as a meaningful compliment.”
Set to premiere on the 11th, ‘HUMINT’ tells the story of individuals with different motives colliding in Vladivostok, a frozen port city where both secrets and truths sink beneath the icy sea.
Park plays Park Geon, a character dispatched to Vladivostok on a new mission. Known for his cold judgment and swift decision-making, he has consistently built a strong record of success, but an unexpected encounter with Chae Sun Hwa begins to create emotional cracks within him.
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