Go Hyun-jung fell asleep during 'The Odyssey': 'Anyone want to go again?'

Actress Go Hyun-jung revealed that she fell asleep while watching director Christopher Nolan's new film, 'The Odyssey.' Although it was a project she had been looking forward to more than anyone, she could not overcome the lack of sleep from the previous night. However, her regret over missing parts of the film has led to a desire to watch it again.

On the 25th, Go posted a photo on her SNS with the caption, "Because I tossed and turned the night before, I don't remember anything from the middle of the movie 'The Odyssey.'" The photo shows Go fast asleep in the theater, covered with a blanket.

Despite visiting the theater to watch the film, she ended up falling into a deep sleep during the screening because she hadn't slept enough the night before. Sharing her unexpected viewing review honestly, Go added, "Anyone want to go see it with me?" This implies her intention to return to the theater since she couldn't fully appreciate the work.

Go's account of watching 'The Odyssey' is drawing attention as it showcases the candid daily life of a star with an extraordinary interest in cinema. While it is rare for an actor to reveal themselves sleeping during the screening of a major blockbuster, her unadorned appearance is drawing laughter from fans.

'The Odyssey' is directed by Christopher Nolan, known for 'Inception,' 'Interstellar,' and 'Oppenheimer,' and is based on Homer's ancient epic 'The Odyssey.' Nolan combined the technical achievements of modern cinema with the grand scale of classical narrative to bring to the screen the story of Odysseus, who embarks on a long journey to return to his home, Ithaca, after the Trojan War.

In particular, 'The Odyssey' is considered a representative narrative in Western literary history that deals with human return and wandering, desire and temptation, and family and identity. The process of Odysseus passing through numerous threats and temptations to finally return home symbolizes a journey of humans returning to their roots beyond a simple adventure tale. As it reinterprets this through modern visual language, attention is also focused on Nolan's signature overwhelming audiovisual direction.

The film continues its box office success in domestic theaters. Since its release, 'The Odyssey' has maintained the number 1 spot at the box office for 21 consecutive days, surpassing a cumulative audience of approximately 7.46 million. The combination of classical narrative and modern blockbuster grammar is being credited for the positive response from audiences.

However, for Go, the lack of sleep from the previous night proved to be a more powerful enemy than the film's epic narrative. Following her first viewing where her memory vanished from the middle onward, attention is gathering on whether she will be able to watch Odysseus's return until the very end this time.