Ha Jung Woo Says Filming ‘Unofficial Operation’ in Morocco Affected His Eating Habits
Ha Jung Woo talks about his big screen comeback for the movie "Unofficial Operation" and shares his experience filming it overseas.
During his guest appearance on SBS Power FM's "Cultwo Show," the award-winning actor hints at what to expect in the upcoming movie.
'Unofficial Operation' is Ha Jung Woo and Ju Ji Hoon's Reunion Project
As cited by a media outlet, Ha Jung Woo shared that "Unofficial Operation" is based on the true story of a diplomat who was kidnapped in 1987.
According to him, "it's a story about saving a diplomat" during the civil war.
In the upcoming movie, Ha Jung Woo plays South Korean diplomat Min Su, who was sent to Beirut after receiving a phone call that the Korean hostage was still alive.
Along with a bag of ransom money, he flew to Lebanon with the help of local taxi driver Pan Soo, played by Jun Ji Hoo.
Although he had apprehensions about trusting Pan Soo, the duo became unlikely allies with the mission of helping the hostage.
As mentioned by Ha Jung Woo, "Unofficial Operation" is "an action movie that can be enjoyed lightly."
To recall, this is his second time working alongside Ju Ji Hoon.
In 2016, the duo starred in the thriller-drama movie "Tunnel" together with Bae Doona.
"It was fun working on "Tunnel" with director Kim Seong Hoon," he said, adding that he is thrilled to be reunited with familiar faces.
Ha Jung Woo Shares His Experience Filming 'Unofficial Operation' in Morroco
During the interview, Ha Jung Woo shared that they filmed some parts of the movie in Morocco.
For five months, they lived in the North African country, where they got the opportunity to experience their culture, especially the food.
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However, the actor revealed that he couldn't eat that much because of the spices.
Apparently, the Morrocan cuisine focuses on vegetables, meat, dairy, and a mix of spices, which include cumin, turmeric, cayenne, paprika, and more.
'Unofficial Operation' Cast and Release Date
Along with other highly anticipated movies set to be released this year, "Unofficial Operation" joins the race, giving viewers an artistic presentation of a dramatic and unexpected true story that happened in the late 1980s.
With this, "Unofficial Operation" is confirmed to premiere on August 2 in local theaters, while the international release can also be anticipated to follow shortly.
Ha Jung Woo's Upcoming Projects
Besides his big-screen comeback, Ha Jung Woo will also star in back-to-back movies.
After his return for Netflix's blockbuster series Narco-Saints," the award-winning actor stars in "Road to Boston" along with Im Siwan, and Bae Sung Woo.
The sports drama theme movie depicts the story of Korean national marathoners who want to compete in the international marathon event.
The upcoming movie is set to hit theaters on September 2023.
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Written by Geca Wills
