"Wonderland" Meets Expectations with Star-Studded Cast https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12198841 "Wonderland," directed by Kim Tae-yong, featuring a dazzling lineup, was first revealed at a press screening at Megabox COEX, Gangnam, Seoul, on the 31st. The film tells the story of reuniting with deceased loved ones through an AI video call service called 'Wonderland.' Despite many delays since its 2020 production start due to the pandemic, it promises an emotional narrative filled with imagination and comfort. https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12198841 Director Kim Tae-yong explained, "'Wonderland' is a service that allows the living to see those they can't anymore. I was curious about how people who have lost loved ones would perceive this service and whether emotional communication would be possible. Although it might seem fantastical, I aimed to capture the various ways people live with AI." He added, "I pondered a lot about the beginning and end scenes. I imagined an AI monitoring other AIs and drew parallels between an AI discovering its identity and humans recognizing reality. The learning process of AI, starting from the human brain to emotions, felt similar to how we understand things." https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12198841 The cast lineup is dazzling, featuring Tang Wei, Suzy, Park Bo-gum, Jung Yu-mi, Choi Woo-shik, and Gong Yoo. Tang Wei, reuniting with her husband, director Kim Tae-yong, for the first time since "Late Autumn" (2011), praised his unwavering patience and attention to detail. Kim also reflected on working with Tang Wei again, noting the energy she brought after a decade of different films and highlighting her intense preparation and dedication, making their collaboration a unique experience. https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12198841 Park Bo-gum and Suzy, who have previously co-hosted the Baeksang Arts Awards, transform into an office couple in "Wonderland." Park Bo-gum plays Tae-joo, who wakes up from a coma, and Suzy plays Jung-in, who uses the 'Wonderland' service to communicate with her comatose boyfriend. Park Bo-gum enjoyed working with Suzy, sharing that they discussed their characters and took many photos during filming. Suzy cherished the experience and focused on creating a believable relationship for their characters through detailed preparations and rehearsals. https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12198841 Jung Yu-mi and Choi Woo-shik, who play senior planner Ha-ri and new planner Hyun-soo respectively in "Wonderland," will showcase their chemistry honed from their time on TV shows like "Summer Vacation," "Youn's Stay," and "Jinny's Kitchen." Jung Yu-mi shared her excitement about working closely with Choi Woo-shik, as they didn’t share scenes in "Train to Busan." She appreciated having a supportive colleague during tough times on set. Choi Woo-shik also found the collaboration refreshing, highlighting their ease of communication and mutual support. https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12198841 Tang Wei, reflecting on her third Korean film "Wonderland," expressed her gratitude for being able to work in the Korean film industry. She enjoyed collaborating with her attractive co-stars and found happiness in the process. Discussing her role as an AI, she recalled filming with a phone to show her character's love for her daughter. She focused on portraying the AI’s positivity and absence of negative emotions, immersing herself in the character’s mindset. https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12198841 Finally, Park Bo-gum shared, "'Wonderland' makes us ponder whether we will be overwhelmed by advancing AI technology or adapt and live healthily. I hope this film offers comfort to everyone." Choi Woo-shik added, "Director Kim Tae-yong has turned the AI theme into a warm story. I hope this enjoyable film brings encouragement and strength to all." Director Kim Tae-yong expressed, "This project was ambitious. The actors' mutual respect and care were evident, and I hope the audience feels that energy." "Wonderland," a touching film, will be released on June 5th. #WonderlandMovie #StarStuddedCast #KimTaeYong #TangWei #Suzy #ParkBoGum #JungYuMi #ChoiWooShik #GongYoo #AIStory #KoreanCinema #MovieRelease #EmotionalJourney #ComfortingFilm #LateSpringRelease All rights reserved Stay14 Bespoke Source : https://news.jtbc.co.kr/article/article.aspx?news_id=NB12198841
