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[BIFF 2015] Yoo Seung-ho shows off strong screen presence in his comeback film, 'The Joseon Magician'

A new period movie, 'The Joseon Magician', which is actor Yoo Seung-ho's comeback film after his dismissal from the national military service, has been unveiled.

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The pamphlets introducing 'The Joseon Magician' have been revealed during the Asian Film Market, which is being held from October 3rd to October 6th in Busan Exhibition and Convention Center, Woo-dong, Haewoondae-gu, Busan.

The 10th Asian Film Market has been held successfully every year since 2006 during Busan International Film Industry. It is a venue for each and all the steps involved in the film industry including investment, production, sales, distribution and post-production.

Only the professionals working for the local and international film industry are allowed to participate in the event. The entire event is comprised of Asian Project Market, Asian Casting Market, Entertainment intellectual property market (E-IP market), Busan international Film Commission, and Film Industry Exhibition, which drew attention from the international buyers in film industry.

 

The most popular film during the four day market was 'The Joseon Magician' invested and distributed by Lotte Entertainment.

Since the movie began filming on Februry 27th this year, the 72 filming sessions took place for the last 4 months throughout the locations such as Yongin, Namyangjoo, Moongyeong, Sokcho, Hwasoon in Jeonnam and more. While 'The Joseon Magician' has been under the post-production stage since July 2nd, their pamphlets featuring Yoo Seung-ho has received explosive reaction.

On the first page of 'The Joseon Magician' pamphlet, Yoo Seung-ho, who plays Hwan-hee, the top magician in Joseon, shows off his charismatic presence with the long hair flowing in the air. The blue pupil of his right eye bring up more curiosity on the movie.

The second page introduces the characters including Hwan-hee played by Yoo Seung-ho, Cheong-myeong played by Go Ara, Ahn Dong-hwi played by Lee Kyung-young, Bo-eum played by Jo Yoon-hee. You can also get a glimpse on the romance between Yoo Seung-ho and Go Ara on the third page of the pamphlet.

An associate with Lotte Entertainment booth in the market told TV Report, "Although we cannot play the film for preview since it is still in the post-production stage, we are receiving heated reaction only with the posters. We ran out of the pamphlets temporarily because many buyers took the pamphlets".

'The Joseon Magician' depicts the story of Joseon's top magician, who could not avoid going against his destiny after he became entangled in an enormous conspiracy. Director Kim Dae-seung's new movie, 'The Joseon Magician' is slated to be released in December this year.

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