Actors Jo In-sung and Park Jung-min drew attention for their warm chemistry and playful bromance during the press conference for the upcoming film Humint.
The production presentation was held on January 12 at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University in Seoul, attended by director Ryoo Seung-wan alongside cast members Jo In-sung, Park Jung-min, Park Hae-joon, and Shin Se-kyung. The atmosphere remained lighthearted throughout, with laughter frequently breaking out as the cast shared stories from filming overseas.
During the event, Park Jung-min spoke about his role as Park Geon, a security team leader dispatched to Vladivostok to investigate a mysterious disappearance near the border. He explained that the character experiences emotional fractures that influence the tone of his action scenes, blending elements of action and subtle romance. He also highlighted the emotional dynamics between his character and those played by Shin Se-kyung, Jo In-sung, and Park Hae-joon.
Park Jung-min also revealed that he underwent significant physical preparation for the role, including weight loss and intense daily running routines while filming in Latvia. He shared that exercising before heading to set helped him maintain energy and reduce fatigue during long shooting days.
The press conference took a humorous turn when host Park Kyung-lim commented that Park Jung-min had now entered the “visual actor” category. When she asked Jo In-sung—long regarded as a 대표 비주얼 배우—whether he agreed, Jo replied with a smile, “I acknowledge it. It might be time to pass it on.” Park Jung-min quickly waved his hands in mock protest, drawing laughter from the audience.
Humint follows characters with conflicting motives as they collide in the icy city of Vladivostok, where secrets and truths sink beneath frozen seas. The term “HUMINT,” short for Human Intelligence, refers to information gathered through people rather than technology.
The film marks the third installment in director Ryoo Seung-wan’s overseas-location trilogy following The Berlin File and Escape from Mogadishu. Filmed on location in Latvia, Humint captures the stark, wintry atmosphere reminiscent of Vladivostok. The movie is set for release during the Lunar New Year holiday next month.