Jung Kook [BTS] praises film 'Hope', prompting response from director Na Hong-jin
BTS's Jung Kook highly recommends Na Hong-jin's new film 'Hope,' sparking a response from the director and a surge in fan interest.
After BTS's Jung Kook praised director Na Hong-jin's film 'Hope,' Na responded immediately, drawing significant attention from fans.
On the 27th, Jung Kook shared his review via an SNS story, posting a brief message: "'Hope' is fun.'
During a subsequent live broadcast with fans, he provided more detailed impressions of the film.
"I really enjoyed it. I watched it in 4DX, and the sense of realism was incredible," Jung Kook said. "I heard it's a film that might polarize opinions, but I found it really fun."
He continued, "I was completely immersed, and there were many funny scenes. During the chase scenes, I was so tense my hands were sweating. There might be ARMYs who haven't seen it yet, but the sense of speed and presence was truly outstanding. Anyway, I really enjoyed it," he recommended.
Jung Kook's review quickly reached director Na Hong-jin.
Through his own SNS, Na expressed his delight by quoting Jung Kook's post, drawing interest from fans with a reaction that seemed to convey gratitude even without further explanation.
Following Jung Kook's recommendation, fans have responded with comments such as, "If Jung Kook watched it, I must watch it," "I want to watch it again in 4DX," and "I should book tickets for 'Hope,'" driving up interest in the film.
Attention is now focused on whether the so-called "Jung Kook effect" will further impact the film's box office success.
'Hope' is the latest work from director Na Hong-jin and was invited to the competition section of this year's Cannes Film Festival. According to the Korean Film Council Integrated Computer Network, the film continues its successful run, surpassing 3.51 million cumulative viewers as of the 28th.
