On the afternoon of the 15th, a press conference for the movie 'Hitman 2' (directed by Choi Won-seop) was held at CGV Yongsan in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Director Choi Won-seop and actors Kwon Sang Woo, Jung Joon Ho, Lee Yi Kyung, Hwang Woo Seul Hye, and Kim Sung Oh attended the event.

'Hitman 2' is a comedic action movie that tells the story of Jun (played by Kwon Sang Woo), a former blockbuster webtoon writer whose ambitious new project turns him into an unexpected criminal.

In the previous installment, 'Hitman,' Kwon Sang Woo played a legendary assassin who drunkenly created a top-secret webtoon that unexpectedly turned him into a hit writer. In 'Hitman 2,' he reprises his role as Jun, who continues to chase his dream of becoming a blockbuster writer.

Kwon Sang Woo, who once again stars alongside Hwang Woo Seul Hye after the first film, praised her performance, saying, "Hwang Woo Seul Hye’s delivery and atmosphere are unparalleled." He added, "I don’t laugh much on set, but during the NIS scene, I couldn’t stop laughing because of Seul Hye."

During the previous production briefing, Kwon Sang Woo hinted that his character would endure even more comedic beatings from Hwang Woo Seul Hye. In 'Hitman 2,' her character delivers both refreshing profanity and an action-packed scene where she repeatedly hits Jun’s head after his secret is revealed, adding to the laughter.

Regarding these scenes, Kwon Sang Woo joked, "The movie could have been rated 12+, but it became 15+ because I got beaten so much. I actually got hit more than in the first film, but I was happy because I thought the audience would enjoy it. I hope the 'Hitman' series does well so I can continue working with Seul Hye."

Hwang Woo Seul Hye expressed her gratitude, saying, "Even though he gets hit a lot, Kwon Sang Woo always compliments me, which really helped while filming. I’ve also learned a lot from his professionalism and consideration. If we appear as a couple in Season 3, I trust the director will give me another chance. I worked hard, and I’m ready for Season 3!"

Actor Lee Yi Kyung added humor by commenting on a particularly intense scene: "From a witness's perspective, Hwang Woo Seul Hye really went for it. You could hear ‘thud’ and ‘thud,’ which made it feel more realistic and heightened the chemistry." Similarly, Jung Joon Ho joked, "Usually, actresses feel sorry when they have to hit someone, but she went so hard that I thought, 'Isn’t this too much?'"

A surprise cameo by Choi Ji Woo at the end of the movie also drew attention. Kwon Sang Woo, who previously worked with Choi Ji Woo in 'Stairway to Heaven' (2003) and 'Temptation' (2014), managed to cast her for this special appearance.

Director Choi Won Seop expressed his gratitude, saying, "Kwon Sang Woo personally convinced her to join, and she readily agreed." Kwon Sang Woo added, "It’s not easy to ask someone for a cameo, but Choi Ji Woo made it feel effortless. I’m so grateful she agreed over a phone call."

'Hitman 2' is set to premiere in theaters nationwide on January 22, 2025.

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