Ryoo Seung-wan's Veteran 3 Filming and Acting

The first filming schedule for director Ryoo Seung-wan's new film "Veteran 3" has been postponed due to internal circumstances. Originally scheduled to begin filming in April, the start of production has been pushed back as a complete schedule adjustment became unavoidable. Consequently, lead actor Hwang Jung-min, as well as Lee Jun-ho and Chun Woo-hee, who were slated to join the cast, are also reviewing their future schedules. The "Veteran" series was widely loved, drawing 13.4 million viewers upon its release in 2015, and the news of this schedule delay has garnered significant industry attention.

Regarding his new film "Humint," director Ryoo Seung-wan stated, "Salvation, sacrifice, and revenge are eternal themes in action films," and revealed that he wanted to showcase action condensed from calmly suppressed emotions rather than anger in this work. He focused on the characters' solitude and farewells, aiming to capture a desperate human emotional narrative beyond mere spectacle.

In the film "Humint," the director chose a narrative structure that follows the characters' nuances, centered around actor Jo In-sung. He explained that capturing Jo In-sung's face with minimal lighting in the final scene was an intentional choice to deeply express the character's inner world. He also added that to ensure broad appeal, he aimed to construct traditional suspense that focuses on characters rather than flashy action.

When asked about the reason for choosing the sensitive subject of human trafficking, Director Ryoo cited 'anger.' Based on shocking cases he learned about during his research, he expressed a strong sense of concern regarding the act of buying and selling people. However, he emphasized that while dealing with such a subject, he was very careful to adjust the distance between the camera and the subject, and to avoid exploiting or consuming it with a voyeuristic gaze.

Director Ryoo Seung-wan stated that in "Humint," he strove to portray the character Chae Seon-hwa not as a character who is simply consumed, but as a proactive figure who becomes the cause and result of events. He believed it was important for characters to have vitality on screen, by giving each character a name and highlighting their individuality. He explained that directing Chae Seon-hwa to lead her own escape in the final scene was a reflection of this intention.