Yoo Hae-jin is heating up the theaters with “Opposition” followed by “Soju War.” In “Opposition,” he portrayed the cold-blooded prosecutor Gu Kwan-hee, who pursues success, delicately expressing inner ambition and conflict through restrained emotional acting. Despite being rated as not suitable for youth viewers, the film surpassed 3.3 million viewers and was crowned as the highest-grossing Korean film of 2025. Particularly, Yoo Hae-jin’s immersIVE acting style has been praised for elevating the film’s engagement. Ahead of its release on the 30th, in “Soju War,” he will meet the audience as Pyo Jong-rok, a financial director of the Kookbo Group struggling to protect the crumbling company during the IMF financial crisis. Yoo Hae-jin realistically portrays deep affection towards the company and colleagues in the film, balancing the characters’ emotions and the overall atmosphere of the work. This acting choice, considering the message of the entire story beyond just the charm of the character, has built strong trust with the audience. At the Soju Pub event held at the Seoul Wonjo Manseon Hof Sky Lounge on the 25th, Yoo Hae-jin’s delightful wit shone, leading the atmosphere. “Soju War” will meet the audience nationwide in theaters on the 30th.
