Wow, everyone! Did you know that a very special guest is currently in Korea? It’s none other than the greatest actor of our time, beloved across Asia and the world, Tony Leung, who has come to Korea. Personally, this news was truly unbelievable. I was so surprised, wondering if it was really true!
It’s no exaggeration to say that I spent my school days watching his films, so as a fan, I’m incredibly moved that he has visited Korea in person. Through this visit, we can reportedly see his new side and revisit his classic masterpieces. Perhaps that’s why his recent activities are a hot topic everywhere; I’ve honestly dug into all the news to find out what’s happening.

His acting transformation in ‘Silent Friend’ is something to look forward to!

In fact, the biggest reason for this visit is the promotion of his new film, ‘Silent Friend’. This movie is set to be released on April 15th. The film tells a story spanning three eras, centered around a ginkgo tree planted in 1832. Tony Leung reportedly plays ‘Professor Wong’, a lonely neuroscientist living in the pandemic era of 2020.
Not long ago, when he was filming this movie in Germany, his unadorned appearance in his 60s was captured, becoming a big topic of conversation. As soon as he arrived in Korea, despite a packed schedule, he has been holding stage greetings and GV (dialogue with the audience) sessions to meet fans. Furthermore, he is scheduled to appear on JTBC’s ‘Newsroom’ on April 5th, so I’m already excited to hear his honest stories.

‘A City of Sadness’ Re-release, the emotion of revisiting a masterpiece…

But everyone, isn’t this also really welcome news? One of Tony Leung‘s representative works, ‘A City of Sadness’, has confirmed its re-release in Korea in May. This film, directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien, is a masterpiece that won the Golden Lion at the Venice International Film Festival in 1989, making Taiwan cinema known worldwide.
Personally, the fact that I can see this movie in theaters again is truly moving. In the film, Tony Leung played ‘Wen-ching’, a photographer who could neither speak nor hear, showing delicate inner acting. It’s a work that calmly depicts the tragedy of a family against the backdrop of the ‘2.28 Incident’, a painful record of Taiwan’s modern history, so I want to feel its deep lingering impression once again through this re-release.

An irreplaceable Hong Kong actor, how far does his legacy extend?

Honestly, I don’t think the word ‘actor’ alone can fully describe Tony Leung. He has created countless masterpieces with director Wong Kar-wai, such as ‘In the Mood for Love’ and ‘Chungking Express’. Especially when he won Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival for ‘In the Mood for Love’, I was so proud as an Asian film fan.
His awards record is also tremendous; he has won the Hong Kong Film Award for Best Actor 7 times and the Taiwan Golden Horse Award for Best Actor 3 times, holding the record for the most wins. Recently, he has also ventured into Hollywood with the Marvel film ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ and made a cameo appearance in NewJeans’ ‘Cool With You’ music video, showing truly active engagement. His acting spectrum seems endless.
Hearing the news of his visit to Korea, I felt excited for the first time in a long while. To be able to meet a new film and revisit classic masterpieces from memory, it seems like an incredibly happy time for a film fan. I look forward to continuing to see his wonderful acting in the future!`,
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