Song JoongKi’s Intense Transformation in ‘Bogota’: A Vivid Tale of the Korean Community in Colombia

The film ‘Bogota: The Land of Last Opportunity’ is building anticipation ahead of its release. On December 6th, a production briefing was held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, attended by director Kim SungJe and the main cast. Song JoongKi, Lee HeeJun, Kwon HaeHyo, Park JiHwan, Cho HyunChul, and Kim JongSu were present to reveal the film’s main storyline and behind-the-scenes stories.

‘Bogota’ tells the story of GukHee (played by Song JoongKi), who dreams of a new beginning in Bogota, Colombia following the IMF crisis. It vividly captures the lives of immigrants entangled with the Korean community in Bogota. Director Kim SungJe expressed his intention to convey the stories of immigrants, stating, “The lives of Koreans who have moved far away came across as charming.”

The film began shooting in 2020 and overcame the challenges of the pandemic to reach its release after four years. Director Kim noted, “It took four years to complete the film. Although we couldn’t avoid the pandemic, it allowed us to find the film’s rhythm and expression.”

Song JoongKi took on the role of GukHee, showcasing the growth from a 19-year-old boy to a young man. He shared his reason for joining the film, saying, “I was drawn to the story of a family who loses hope in Korea after the IMF and moves to Colombia.” He added, “I was curious to see how the conflicts among Koreans would be portrayed in an exotic setting.”

Lee HeeJun played the role of SooYoung, a broker in the Korean smuggling market in Bogota, working alongside Song JoongKi. He shared, “I was attracted to the freshness that the city of Bogota offers,” and added, “There was an indescribable attraction in acting with Song JoongKi.”

Director Kim SungJe revealed his intention to portray emotions and situations cinematically through the everyday spaces of Bogota. The film is set to provide audiences with a new visual experience by capturing exotic landscapes through various global locations.

Song JoongKi mentioned that the concept of a father was a significant motivation for him in this project, stating, “Deep conversations with senior actor Kim JongSu became a great strength for the work.” The film centers around a classic drama of friendship and betrayal, which is expected to resonate and move the audience.

‘Bogota’ is set to premiere on the 31st of this month, promising to deliver a powerful impact on the audience. As anticipation grows, attention is focused on how the performances of Song JoongKi and the cast will be received.

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