Firefighters is the latest Korean film that stars Joo Won as its main star. Ahead of its release, the production team has leaked the character he will play. The Korean film Firefighters was directed by Kwang Kyung Taek, who captured the authenticity of real-life events by telling the story of firefighters who responded to a fire disaster in the Hongje neighborhood in March 2001.

This film will clearly depict the urgent situation faced by the team from the West Fire Station. They are the blood, sweat and tears of firefighters working in challenging conditions, all driven by one goal to put out the fire and save everyone.

Quoting from Soompi on Thursday November 14, 2024, in this Korean film, Joo Won will play Cheol Woong, a rookie firefighter at the West Fire Station who struggles with basic equipment in high-risk situations. After losing his best friend Yong Tae (Kim Min Jae) in a fire, Cheol Woong is burdened with guilt. 

With the support of his colleagues, he tries to overcome his grief and grow into his role. Joo Won is also seen displaying Cheol Woong's anxious yet determined expression, showing the vulnerability and passion of a rookie firefighter. 

The story builds anticipation as Cheol Woong gains experience at the West Fire Station, gradually proving himself capable of saving lives. Joo Won shared that his views on firefighters changed while preparing for this film, which is based on a real-life fire tragedy in the Hongje neighborhood. 

“As a kid, I thought firefighters were cool—I remember being so excited to see fire trucks. I had forgotten that as an adult, but after reading the script, even the sound of a passing siren made me reflect on the dedication and hard work of firefighters,” he said, describing his connection to the project.

The Korean film Firefighters is Joo Won's second acting project to air in 2024, previously he starred in a Korean drama titled The Midnight Studio. Meanwhile, he has been known as an actor with prominent roles in various dramas, such as Yong Pal, Good Doctor to Alice. Meanwhile, Firefighters will hit theaters on December 4, 2024. 

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