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Director Gwak Kyung-Taek attended the production briefing for the film ‘Firefighters’ and shared deep insights about the work. This film is set against the backdrop of the 2001 Hongje-dong fire disaster in Seoul, depicting the story of firefighters who endeavored to extinguish fires and rescue lives in harsh conditions. With its release scheduled for December 4, it is drawing significant attention.
At this production briefing, Director Gwak expressed his candid feelings about actor Kwak DoWon, who has been at the center of controversy due to a drunk driving incident. Director Gwak stated, “I am frankly very disappointed and resentful about what Kwak DoWon has done,” emphasizing that “he must take significant responsibility for his actions and requires deep reflection and self-restraint.”
Although ‘Firefighters’ completed filming in 2020, its release was indefinitely postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the revelation of Kwak DoWon’s drunk driving charges. Kwak DoWon received a summary order of a 10 million won fine for the charge in Jeju City.
Based on a true story, ‘Firefighters’ is expected to deliver a moving tale of the courage of firefighters, resonating deeply with audiences. As the film’s release on December 4 approaches, there is keen interest in the impact it will make. There is also expected to be considerable interest in Director Gwak Kyung-Taek’s future endeavors and the details surrounding the film ‘Firefighters’.
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