[Site Y] Kwon Sang-woo's "Hit Man 2" is back after 5 years..."The action and laughter are twice as good".

Actor Kwon Sangwoo, ⓒ OSEN.

"It's not easy for a movie to come out in a series, but it's an honor to come back and I won't let the audience down."(Actor Kwon Sang-woo)
Actor Kwon Sang-woo of
expressed his feelings about returning to the movie 'Hitman 2'.

The production report for the movie 'Hitman 2' was held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall at 11 a.m. today (27th). In addition to director Choi Won-seop, who directed the film, actors Kwon Sang-woo, Jung Joon-ho, Lee Yi-kyung, Hwang Woo-seul-hye and Kim Sung-oh attended the production briefing session to talk about the work.

Hitman 2' is a comic action film that takes place when a terrorist attack occurs that imitates the new webtoon that Jun (Kwon Sang-woo), who has been reduced from a big hit writer to a "brain writer" who repeats the same story in an instant, and is driven into a criminal overnight.

"Hitman 1", which was previously released in 2020, attracted 2.4 million viewers at the time, making the top 4 of the box office that year, and "Hitman 2" is also highly anticipated.

In particular, Kim Sung-oh is expected to join the new group, providing fresh laughter and fun, with the original members of Kwon Sang-woo and Jung Joon-ho, Lee Yi-kyung, Hwang Woo-seul-hye, and Lee Ji-won reunited.

The main characters of the movie 'Hitman 2' ⓒ OSEN

On this day, Kwon Sang-woo said, "The series is not easy if the actors' hearts do not become one, but it seems that it was possible because of the passion and heart for the work, starting with Jung Joon-ho. The production period was not long, but it was efficient, fruitful, and fun. "I've done a lot of works, but 'Hitman 2' has another meaning and it's like my second acting life," he said, expressing a strong affection for the work.

He said, "Hitman is the best number one work I love so much. It was such a thrilling scene that I wondered if I could meet such a scene again when filming the second episode. I can't wait to convey this feeling to the audience," he added.

Hwang Woo-seul-hye also expressed confidence, saying, "I think I can proudly tell you that the second episode is more interesting than the first one." Director Choi Won-seop also said, "Action and art have become bigger and more stylish as well as live-action and animation in the movie. I tried to give you a variety of things to see. You can look forward to it," he said, raising expectations for "Hitman 2."

The movie "Hitman 2" is set to be released in theaters on January 22 next year.

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