Ha Jung-woo and Gong Hyo-jin reunite after 13 years in ‘People Upstairs’

Actors Ha Jung-woo and Gong Hyo-jin are teaming up again after 13 years in the upcoming film “The People Upstairs,” which Ha also directed. Gong said the film is packed with Ha’s signature humor, raising expectations for their reunion. An open talk for the film took place Friday at Busan Cinema Center during the 30th Busan International Film Festival, with Ha, Gong and Kim Dong-wook in attendance. “The People Upstairs,” adapted from a Spanish film, tells the story of two couples — one living upstairs and the other downstairs — who get together for dinner after tensions arise over noise between their homes. The film showcases Ha’s sharp observations and comic sensibility. “I watched the original, and it was very entertaining,” Ha said. “It all unfolds in one space, but it felt diverse and engaging. The characters were charming enough to avoid monotony. I added new elements such as yoga and cooking scenes while working on the script to make it richer than the original.” Ha and Gong last worked together on the 2012 film “Love Fiction.” Gong said meeting Ha againWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times