Lee Je Hoon And Koo Kyo Hwan Praise Each Other And Talk About Their Roles In "Escape"

Jun 19, 2024

Actors Lee Je Hoon and Koo Kyo Hwan have participated in a photo shoot for ELLE Korea!

The pictorial captures their intense chemistry as they came together in one space, reflecting their dynamic collaboration in the film “Escape.”

In an interview following the photo shoot, Lee Je Hoon, who portrays the escaping soldier Gyu Nam in “Escape,” raised expectations, saying, “I feel like I’ve done every type of action a fugitive can do in ‘Escape.’ It’s a project where I pushed my heart rate to the maximum while acting.”

When asked if Lee Je Hoon longs for tomorrow in real life similarly to the way Gyu Nam does, he explained, “I’m someone who always wants to break free from a predetermined future or the well-trodden path. I feel alive when I seek new challenges and encounter new things.”

Following his interaction with co-star Koo Kyo Hwan, Lee Je Hoon commented, “I was thrilled beyond measure to be chased by someone I really wanted to meet. Koo Kyo Hwan is an actor who always exceeds the public’s expectations. While filming, I couldn’t help but admire the extent of his charms. I’m completely smitten with him.”

Koo Kyo Hwan also commented on working with Lee Je Hoon, saying, “I liked Lee Je Hoon first. He has the power to instantly immerse his counterpart. He makes you feel like he’s already in the film’s space.” He expressed his affection, saying, “I hope that our connection as partners does not end with this project.”

Regarding his role as security team officer Hyun Sang who pursues Gyu Nam, Koo Kyo Hwan expressed, “He was a character I wanted to climb behind and peek at. While acting, there was a moment I instinctively felt that I truly became one with the character of Hyun Sang.”

In discussing his driving force as an actor, Koo Kyo Hwan stated, “As an actor, I find that sometimes anxiety can be a driving force. I’ve certainly become more adaptable than in the past, and the desire to do things that I’m not ashamed of has become a strong motivator within me.”