At a press conference in Seoul’s Gangnam district on May 24th, the stars and director of the Japan-Taiwan collaboration film “18×2 Beyond Youthful Days” gathered to discuss the recent release. Taiwanese actor Greg Hsu, Japanese actress Kiyohara Kaya, and director Fujii Michihito were present to shed light on the movie’s narrative and their respective roles.
The film, which opened to audiences on the 22nd, delves into an emotive romance, focusing on a man who heads to Japan in pursuit of his first love from 18 years prior. Hsu takes on the character “Jimmy,” who seeks “Ami,” portrayed by the up-and-coming Japanese actress Kiyohara Kaya. Their characters first crossed paths in Taiwan during a backpacking trip decades earlier.
Greg Hsu shared insights into his dual role portraying Jimmy at 18 and older at 36. He mentioned the struggle of bringing new depth to a familiar role and the uncomplicated approach to his praised “eye acting,” which he claims was driven purely by the script.
Additionally, Hsu is gearing up for his role in “No Way Out: The roulette,” a drama set to air on the Korean app U+Mobile T in July. In it, he plays a lethal character named “Mr. Smile,” tasked to execute Kim Kook-ho, played by Yoo Jae-myung. Hsu conveyed his eagerness to partake in more Korean productions.
At the conference, Hsu divulged his appreciation for the works of Korean directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho and heaped praises on actor Son Seok-gu for a recently watched performance that left him awestruck.
Source: daum
FAQ Section
- What is the title of the movie Greg Hsu starred in?
- The movie is titled “18×2 Beyond Youthful Days.”
- Who does Greg Hsu’s character search for in the film?
- Greg Hsu’s character, Jimmy, searches for his first love, Ami, who he met in Taiwan 18 years earlier.
- In which upcoming project is Greg Hsu appearing?
- Greg Hsu will appear in the drama “No Way Out: The roulette,” scheduled to be released on U+Mobile T in July.
- Who are Greg Hsu’s favorite Korean directors?
- Greg Hsu’s favorite Korean directors are Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho.
- What impressed Greg Hsu in Korean cinema recently?
- He expressed that he was impressed by actor Son Seok-gu’s acting in a recent work.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Taiwanese actor Greg Hsu’s attendance at the press conference for “18×2 Beyond Youthful Days” emphasized not only the international collaboration between Japan and Taiwan in film but also highlighted his admiration for Korean cinema and his desire to further engage with it. His commendations for actor Son Seok-gu and renowned directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho speak volumes of the crossover appeal and universal respect within the Asian cinematic landscape.