Director Kim Ki-duk's new work "Time" was unveiled in a special preview at the Megabox theater in Samsung-dong, Seoul, at 8 a.m. Thursday. Keen attention was paid to the preview since it is still uncertain whether the film will be released in Korea.
Some 400 people were invited to the preview, which was hosted by film magazine Cine21 and KT & G. Prior to the premiere, director Kim and leading actresses Seong Hyeon-ah and Park Ji-hyeon took the stage to express their appreciation. But after making a short remark expressing his gratitude, the director left the cinema as soon as the preview began.
Kim has been reluctant to appear in public in Korea since releasing his previous work, "The Bow". He did not hold a preview of that previous film and has been avoiding contact with local journalists.
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