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The film You Will Die in 6 Hours (directed by Lee Yoon Seok) is set for an October release, drawing attention to Jaehyun (Jeong Jae Hyun), a member of the popular K-pop boy band NCT, making his film debut.
Based on the novel by acclaimed Japanese mystery writer Takano Kazuki, You Will Die in 6 Hours is a gripping emotional thriller that won Best Actor (Park Joo Hyun) and the Audience Award at the 2024 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. Jeong Jae Hyun takes on the lead role, significantly heightening interest in the film.
The movie follows Jung Yoon (Park Joo Hyun), who, after receiving a death prediction from the enigmatic Jun Woo (Jeong Jae Hyun), sets out to alter her grim fate by finding the culprit. Known worldwide for his work with NCT and recently recognized for his debut solo album, J, released on August 26, Jeong Jae Hyun is expanding his career into film with this role.
In You Will Die in 6 Hours, Jaehyun portrays Jun Woo, a mysterious figure with a chilling ability to foresee deaths. During an accidental encounter at a crosswalk, Jun Woo predicts that Jung Yoon will die in six hours. Driven to change her destiny, he embarks on a frantic quest to prevent the murder and track down the killer. Jaehyun expressed enthusiasm for the role, commenting, “I read the script for this film without interruptions. The intense six-hour journey that Jun Woo and Jung Yoon experience was particularly captivating.”
Jaehyun skillfully infused Jun Woo with his unique, dreamlike presence, enhancing the film’s mysterious tone. Jun Woo reveals little emotion as a character who hides his role as a death prophet and his own dark secrets. Jaehyun’s intense gaze and expressive portrayal highlight his powerful presence and potential for significant growth as an actor.
The recently released stills from You Will Die in 6 Hours offer a peek into Jaehyun’s emotional performance. One still captures the essence of Jun Woo as a death prophet, sparking intrigue about his character, while another shows him grappling with frustration, increasing curiosity about the film’s unfolding drama.
Director Lee Yoon Seok praised Jaehyun, saying, “He is an actor with a range of charms and a true gem. He has a deep passion for acting, and once filming began, his eyes transformed as he fully immersed himself in the role.”
You Will Die in 6 Hours is set to premiere in October in South Korea.