The set of the new South Korean film, Bogota: City of the Lost, is buzzing with praise for the lead actors’ mutual respect and admiration.
Song Joong Ki and Lee Hee Joon have recently shared their thoughts in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar Korea, showcasing their bond both on and off the screen. The interview, published on December 21, 2024, highlighted Song Joong Ki’s attentiveness and care towards everyone on set. Lee Hee Joon noted, “Despite the demands of being a lead actor, Song Joong Ki makes sure that even the supporting actors feel comfortable. He takes care of everyone.”
In response, Song Joong Ki admired Lee Hee Joon’s meticulous nature, likening his observational skills to an artist’s attention to detail. He said, “I tend to focus on the bigger picture, whereas Lee Hee Joon notices the finer details, like the leaves on the trees. I want to learn from him how to deeply explore the reasons behind a character’s actions.”
Bogota: City of the Lost, directed by Kim Sung Je, is a crime thriller set against the backdrop of Bogotá, Colombia. It follows Guk Hee, portrayed by Song Joong Ki, who moves to the city after losing everything in the IMF crisis, seeking a fresh start. In this new environment, Guk Hee crosses paths with Soo Young, played by Lee Hee Joon, and Sergeant Park, played by Kwon Hae Hyo, pivotal figures in the local Korean community.
The film also stars Kim Jong Soo as Guk Hee’s father, Geun Tae, alongside Park Ji Hwan and Jo Hyun Chul in supporting roles.
Bogota: City of the Lost is scheduled for a theatrical release on December 31, 2024.
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