Lee Sungmin shared, "When I came here, I saw the parking lot was completely empty, and it broke my heart. It seems like there are hardly any people in the theater. There may be various reasons for this, but it's really tough for actors when there are no audiences in theaters. Especially when a movie is released during times like this, actors often feel like they want to die."
Song Joongki quietly nodded in agreement with every word Lee Sungmin said.
Lee Sungmin continued, "But still, it’s something we have to endure because we’re actors. Please give our movie as much support as you can so we can succeed until the end."
Lastly, Song Joongki took the microphone. "As my senior mentioned, the Korean film industry is going through a very difficult time these days. Honestly, just having a movie released in theaters is something we're really grateful for right now. We worked harder on promotions than ever before. We wanted to let people know about it and see it in a good light. Although the film industry is struggling, our role as actors is to create good content that comforts and entertains audiences who are going through tough times... So, we will do our best to create various works and be a source of strength for everyone."
Song Joongki then said, "As I talk about this, I feel like I'm about to cry..." and his voice trembled as he paused. After barely gathering himself, he said, "Thank you." His eyes welled up with tears. Lee Sungmin also became visibly emotional.
'Bogota', which was released on December 31st last year, is in a truly disastrous situation. As of the 15th, the cumulative audience is 400,000. The break-even point for this movie is 3 million viewers.
-It's because the tickets are expensive and the movie is boring. Why are they acting like that while earning the amount of money that I can't even imagine?
-They get paid several years' worth of an average person's salary and yet they're complaining?? What a bullshitㅋㅋㅋ
-I'm struggling myself. Why should I watch a boring movie just because you're having a hard time? Just take care of your staff...
-Everyone is struggling in this economy!! During times like these, even reducing your fees could help create a better movie.
-If the movie is good, it will sell... Song Joongki's image is just becoming more unlikable over time.
-Even if the movie flops, the actors still get paid, right? A good movie will sell itself without much promotions.
-I don't understand when they say they want to die... Some people are literally dying right nowㅋㅋ Of course actors have their own struggles, but saying something like that in this day and age... It makes me wonder if they think death is that simple.
-I understand how they feel, but I just can’t sympathize at all.
-I get where they're coming from, but my own life is so tough that I can’t relate.
-Even so, they're still making a lot of money. What's there to cry about?
-It's not like they have to give back their fees if the movie flops, right?
-I don’t understand what they want us to do. I can’t relate at all.
-They probably each own a building anyway, so why should I feel sorry for them?
-Even if their movies fail, they can just go on to the next project and make a lot of money.
-Are you really making movies to comfort people who are struggling?ㅋㅋ
