Mickey 17 Director Bong Joon-ho directed a biopic? Nothing has been decided yet, but...Enjoy watching Harbin

Feb 21, 2025

 Mickey 17 Director Bong Joon-ho directed a biopic? Nothing has been decided yet, but...Enjoy watching Harbin
Photo provided=Warner Bros. Korea Co., Ltd.



Director Bong Joon-ho revealed his dream of directing a biopic.

Coach Bong Joon-ho recently met with Sports Chosun somewhere in Yeouido, Seoul, saying, `It's not confirmed yet, but I'm looking at some people's biography with interest.'

Director Bong was previously recognized not only for his popularity but also for his cinematic quality with the movie `Memories of Murder' (2003), which is based on a true story. When asked if he had any plans to produce a movie based on a true story afterwards, he replied "Nothing has been decided yet." Then I watched 'Harbin' recently, and I could feel the cinematic quality. The world is so chaotic and complicated these days, but there is a strange pleasure in the movies with noble minds. I enjoyed the scenes that would fit on the big screen, he said. "I'm interested in some people's biographies, and I'll tell you when the outline is trimmed to some extent."




 Mickey 17 Director Bong Joon-ho directed a biopic? Nothing has been decided yet, but...Enjoy watching Harbin
Photo provided=Warner Bros. Korea Co., Ltd.
Director Bong also talked about the landscape of the theater district that has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic. He wants to promote \'Mickey 17' to make many people come to the theater. I hope you don't forget the cinematic experience that can only be felt in the theater. That's not to say streaming is bad. I also watch a lot of YouTube or OTT content. "It's not necessarily that any format or media is bad, but I want to let you know that it's worth the theater alone. For example, if you watch our movie on IMAX, it's different. You can see the delicate facial expressions of the actors and feel the excitement."

He also continued to talk about the part where the number of film productions is gradually decreasing over the years. Director Bong also talked about "Newsroom" and enjoyed watching the movie "Handsome Guys" released last year. I felt the lively spirit of the new director. Many people were worried that there would be no expected works this year, but unexpected works will pop up somewhere. Many talented people are still looking forward to it because it remains the same everywhere," he said.

Meanwhile, the movie directed by Bong 'Mickey 17' is based on the American writer Edward Ashton's novel 'Mickey 7' and tells the story of Mickey 18, who is reprinted after death, thinking he was dead during his 17th death crisis. It has confirmed its release in Korea for the first time in the world on the 28th, and its release date in North America is March 7.






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