Film ‘Firefighters’, Depicting the Sacrifices of Firefighters, Finally Premieres

The film ‘Firefighters’, based on the 2001 Hongje-dong arson incident, finally meets audiences four years after completing filming. At a press screening held on November 25 at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, director Kwak Kyung-taek and lead actors Joo Won, Yoo JaeMyung, Lee Yoo-young, Kim MinJae, Oh Dae-hwan, and Jang Young-nam attended and shared in-depth discussions about the work.

‘Firefighters’, set to be released on December 4, portrays the sincere stories of firefighters who, despite challenging conditions, focused on the singular goal of extinguishing fires. The character of rookie firefighter ‘Chul-woong’, played by Joo Won, and his team members each have unique personalities and stories. Director Kwak aimed to convey emotion to the audience through their narratives.

Although the movie completed filming in 2020, its release was delayed due to COVID-19 and actor Kwak DoWon’s drunk driving controversy. Director Kwak Kyung-taek expressed regret over Kwak DoWon’s actions at the production conference and candidly explained why his scenes were not edited out. He also highlighted that the film was edited more swiftly to align with contemporary trends, aiming to create a piece that resonates with younger audiences.

Joo Won expressed his thoughts on participating in a work based on a true story, thanking the director for vividly capturing the hard work and environment of firefighters. Yoo JaeMyung also hoped the film would serve as a reminder for audiences to remember and appreciate the sacrifices of firefighters.

Lee Yoo-young felt pride in appearing in a film based on a real incident, emphasizing the significance of understanding the hearts of firefighters. The cast collectively hoped that ‘Firefighters’ would deeply resonate with audiences and encouraged continued support for firefighters.

The film ‘Firefighters’, which highlights the dedication and sacrifice of firefighters, will be released on December 4, promising to deliver profound emotions and insights to viewers. It is hoped that more works like this will continue to share the true stories of firefighters with broader audiences.

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