Ha Jung-Woo returns in film based on real-life hijacking in South Korea

Actor Ha Jung-Woo returns to the audience through "Hijack 1971" (Vietnamese title: "Siege in the Air"), a film based on a real-life horrific hijacking incident in Korean history.

This film is inspired by a real event in 1971 when a passenger plane departing from Sokcho Airport to Gimpo Airport was hijacked in the sky over Hongcheon Province.

On board the flight from Sokcho to Gimpo are co-pilot Tae-in (Ha Jung-woo), captain Gyu-sik (Sung Dong-il), and flight attendant Ok-soon (Chae Soo-bin). However, shortly after takeoff, a homemade bomb explodes, causing chaos in the cabin. Yong-dae (Yeo Jin-goo) attempts to hijack the plane, takes control of the cockpit, and demands a diversion.

The film brings together many talented Korean actors such as Ha Jung-woo, Yeo Jin-goo, Sung Dong-il and Chae Soo-bin. Ha Jung-woo is famous for his special ability to transform into characters of many different genres. In the film, he plays the role of co-pilot Tae-in, who is responsible for the fate of the passenger plane.

A former Air Force fighter pilot, Tae-in is known for his excellent flying skills and sense of responsibility. Amidst a dangerous hijacking, he leads the effort to find a way to help people overcome the crisis. The actor said: "I found this character interesting because of his story and past trauma that made him face danger."

The robber Yong-dae, played by Yeo Jin-goo, shows a new transformation. Yeo Jin-goo shared, “I prepared by considering and considering many different aspects to create a new character and worked closely with director Kim Sung-han throughout the filming process to build the story of Yong-dae, ensuring that he was portrayed as a villain with depth.”

The veteran captain Gyu-sik is played by Sung Dong-il, an actor known for his deep acting skills. Gyu-sik is a seasoned professional who always prioritizes the safety of passengers in every situation and stays in the cockpit until the very end. Sung Dong-il brings a realistic character through his calm and powerful acting, even when faced with the most desperate crises. The reunion of Ha Jung-woo and Sung Dong-il after playing the co-pilot and captain in “A Perfect Landing” (2009) is highly anticipated.

In addition, Chae Soo-bin, known for her unique and emotional performances in works such as “The Last Royal Treasure” (2022) and “Sweet and Sour” (2021), transforms into flight attendant Ok-soon. Closest to the hijacker, Ok-soon is a resolute and responsible character who carries out her duties even in times of crisis.

The combination of a talented cast and an engaging, dramatic story promises to bring an engaging and breathtaking experience throughout the 100 minutes of “Siege in the Air”. The film is scheduled to premiere on July 19 in theaters nationwide.

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