Actress Jo Yeo Jeong is set to return with her first feature since the internationally successful "Parasite," in the locked-room thriller "Hidden Face."
The drama is the work of Kim Dae-woo and will be opened to cinemas on Nov. 20.
Jo, who plays Soo-yeon, a gifted cellist who suddenly becomes imprisoned in a concealed space in "Hidden Face."
As her fiancé Sung-jin (Song Seung-Heon) searches for her, Soo-yeon's junior, Mi-joo (Park Ji-hyun), complicates the puzzle with her own revelations that link their lives.
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Jo spoke about her role during an interview at a Samcheong-dong cafe on Nov. 19.
"I feel like when I do, I won't be nervous because I haven't been in forever. Most importantly, that it's actually happening is a very, very good thing," she said.
Jo added, "The first time I saw the script, it was drawing me in; I just felt very different. For me, the script was good, but I didn't have time to feel it. It was something I had to do," she said. She was immediately intrigued by its uniqueness and her character's struggles.
Jo herself faced emotional and physical challenges filming the scenes, explaining why she didn't get claustrophobia from the set that left her emotionally exhausted after. "I felt suffocated at home too. I became still," she shared.
Jo also noted that co-star Park Ji-Hyun was "fantastic" in all the scenes. "She was like a plant, so natural in her role," Jo said.
"I told her, 'You're really good,' and I couldn't have done that when I was your age."
The actress also recalled reuniting with Song Seung-Heon for the first time since they appeared in "Obsessed" together.
The chemistry between these two actors created a relaxed atmosphere on set. "I look into his eyes, and I feel at ease.
Offering twists and a deeper look into character dynamics, "Hidden Face" will no doubt bring compelling storytelling.
With a healthy sprinkle of suspense and emotion in the direction of trust and betrayal, the film is set to leave a mark on audiences.
With the release of the movie just around the corner, it seems Jo Yeo-jeong is ready to shine in another film since her explosive performance in "Parasite."
