Hyun Bin opens up about certain pressure playing iconic role in 'Harbin'

South Korean actor Hyun Bin has opened up on about playing an iconic role of Korea’s independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun in the upcoming movie Harbin.

According to JoongAng Daily, the Crash Landing On You actor during the press conference of the upcoming historical drama film said that “as a national hero and historical figure, portraying Ahn can be overwhelming for actors”.

According to Bin, even a slight mis-portrayal could lead to criticism.

“The pressure and responsibility that come with portraying a real-life figure was something that I could not put into words,” the 42-year-old actor said.

However, Bin, while shedding light on the brighter side, said, “On the other hand, I felt deeply grateful for getting the opportunity to depict such a meaningful figure.”

While talking about the iconic hero’s struggle, the actor, who married his Crash Landing On You costar Son Ye-jin, said, “I believed that Ahn would have felt the same human struggles, frustrations and sadness, along with many other emotions during the process of preparing for the historical moment.”

“Despite this, he kept moving forward step by step to achieve his goal with the conviction and determination he stood by. I hoped to express this aspect of Ahn more strongly,” he said before concluding.

Set in 1909, the film follows Ahn and his fellow Korean independence activists on a journey to Harbin with a single purpose, restoring Korea.

The movie also shifts the focus from his heroic deeds to his deeply human struggle.

Apart from Bin, the movie also stars Park Jeong-min, Jeon Yeo-been, Jo Woo-jin, Yoo Chea-myung and Lee Dong-wook.

Harbin will hit theaters on Christmas Day i.e. on December 25, 2024.