Actress Han Chae-young is returning to the screen after 8 years.
The movie 'City of Evil', set to be released in June, is a sociopathic thriller that confronts the depths of human nature through the entangled lives of Yujeong (Han Chae-young), who believes in goodwill, Kangsuu (Jang Eui-soo), who rejects faith, and Seonhee (Hyun Woo-sung), who uses people, in a catastrophic relationship where one must kill or be killed. Actor Hyun Woo-sung is making his directorial debut with this film.
The released teaser poster overwhelms the viewer with a striking composition featuring the main characters of 'City of Evil' gathered in one place. In the center of the poster, the silhouettes of suspicious figures surrounding the protagonist Yujeong hint at the cruel fate he will face, raising tension. The characters, each with different expressions and gazes, reveal a precarious relationship where it is unclear who is an enemy and who is an ally. Additionally, the tagline "If you can't escape, kill" foreshadows the horrific conspiracies and betrayals that will unfold among the characters, piquing curiosity.
Star instructor Yujeong meets a charming businessman Seonhee through a friend's introduction. Although she feels increasingly burdened by Seonhee's constant expressions of affection and tries to keep her distance, a single night of mistake completely shakes up Yujeong's life. The film realistically portrays crimes such as stalking, dating violence, and gaslighting, which occur in our surroundings, raising social awareness.
'City of Evil' is gaining attention as Han Chae-young's comeback film to the screen after 8 years since 'Neighbor Star'. Having showcased a wide acting spectrum from romance to action and drama in dramas like 'The Legend of Chunhyang' and 'Boys Over Flowers', as well as in the movie 'Wildcard', Han Chae-young is expected to deeply portray a character symbolizing human goodness in this work.
Actor Hyun Woo-sung, who gained recognition through various dramas such as 'Yellow Revenge', 'Woman of the Storm', and 'Again My Life', is making his directorial debut while also taking on his first leading role in this film. Actor Jang Eui-soo, who has made his presence known through works like 'Queen of Masks', 'Bad Memory Eraser', and 'Where Your Gaze Lands', joins the cast as Kangsuu, Yujeong's brother and supporter.
