[Summary] Park Chan-wook, Park Hae-il, Tang Wei's 'Decision to Leave' Filming Halted Due to COVID-19 Impact... 'Handsome Guys' Also Suspended

'Handsome Guys' Star Park Jeonghwa Cancels Interview for Movie 'Yongrugak: Bijeongdosi'

Photo by each cast member's respective agency.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-ju] The staff of director Park Chan-wook's film "Decision to Leave," starring actors Park Hae-il, Tang Wei, Park Yong-woo, Lee Jung-hyun, and Go Kyung-pyo, have come into contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19, leading to a halt in filming. This staff member also participated in the film "Handsome Guys," causing the "Handsome Guys" production to suspend filming as well.

According to the film industry on the 30th, makeup staff member A from "Decision to Leave" came into contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case.

According to the "Decision to Leave" team, A met with a car salesperson on the 28th, and the car salesperson was confirmed positive for COVID-19 on the 30th.

A underwent a COVID-19 test, and the "Decision to Leave" team decided to suspend filming on that day and until December 1, when the test results would be available, as a precautionary measure.

The "Decision to Leave" team stated, "We have been strictly following quarantine guidelines during filming," adding, "We proactively suspended filming until the results come out tomorrow to prepare for any eventuality. We plan to take follow-up measures depending on the results."

A also participated in the film "Handsome Guys," starring Lee Sung-min, Lee Hee-joon, and Gong Seung-yeon.

Accordingly, the "Handsome Guys" team announced that filming would be fully suspended on the same day and December 1.

The "Handsome Guys" team said, "We proactively suspended filming until the staff member's results come out," adding, "We plan to take follow-up measures depending on the results."

Actress Park Jung-hwa, formerly of the girl group EXID and currently appearing in "Handsome Guys," canceled an interview scheduled for December 1 for the film "Yongrugak: Ruthless City."

Park Jung-hwa entered self-quarantine after being notified of A's contact with a confirmed case.

Meanwhile, the film "Decision to Leave" depicts the story of detective Hae-joon (played by Park Hae-il), who investigates a suspicious death in the mountains and, after meeting the deceased's wife Seo-rae (played by Tang Wei), begins to feel both suspicion and interest. The film stars Park Hae-il, Tang Wei, Lee Jung-hyun, Go Kyung-pyo, and Park Yong-woo.

Additionally, "Handsome Guys" is a comedy film about two self-proclaimed handsome guys with unforgettable first impressions who move into a gloomy mountain lodge, awakening a legend tied to the lodge. The cast includes Lee Sung-min, Lee Hee-joon, Gong Seung-yeon, and Jung-hwa.