Park Jeong Min and Jo Woo Jin are independence fighters on a mission in Harbin.
Harbin is a thrilling espionage drama film set in 1909, about Korean independence activists fighting against the Japanese for Korea’s independence.
Park Jeong Min plays the role of Woo Deok Soon, a loyal comrade who always supports General Ahn Jung Geun (Hyun Bin) and agrees with him on his every decision. The still gives a glimpse of the actor’s high level of synchronization with his character.
In regard to this, Park Jeong Min said, “I referred to various historical materials about Woo Deok Soon.” “The most important part of interpreting the character was figuring out how to portray a version of him that best fits our film.”
On working with director Woo Min Ho for the first time, he said, “It was really fun, and director Woo Min Ho’s bold and precise direction was a huge help when I was acting. It gave me a lot of confidence on set.”
Director Woo Min Ho praised the actor, saying, “Although Woo Deok Soon appears rough on the outside, his delicate side is what makes him charming. Park Jeong Min brought the character’s depth to life.”
Jo Woo Jin plays the role of Kim Sang Hyun, an independence fighter who serves as the Japanese language interpreter in the Korean resistance army led by General Ahn Jung Geun. In the film, he is expected to have a strong chemistry with the other independence fighters.
Jo Woo Jin commented, “As I read Harbin‘s script, I felt my heart burn with passion. It is a project that requires not an ordinary resolve but an extraordinary level of determination. To portray the independence fighter, I isolated myself and embraced a sense of deprivation.”
Director Woo Min Ho shared, “I thought a good and virtuous person, someone with a noble will, should be cast in Harbin. In that sense, Jo Woo Jin was a perfect fit.”