Ha Jung-woo Says, 'I’m Beyoncé, Kim Nam-gil is J.Lo…' and Hints a Possible Queer Movie Collaboration

Ha Jung-woo Hints at Possible Queer Movie Collaboration with Kim Nam-gil!

On January 24, Ha Jung-woo sat down for an interview in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, to discuss his latest film 'Broken' (directed by Kim Jin-hwang). During the conversation, Ha Jung-woo once again expressed his desire to collaborate with Kim Nam-gil in a Boys’ Love (BL) or queer movie—a topic he previously mentioned on SBS’s Movie World.

Reported by News1 and other various media outlets, When asked about his choice of genre, Ha Jung-woo initially laughed it off with a “No comment,” but later admitted, “It’s a possibility,” drawing laughter from the room. Adding a lighthearted touch, Ha compared Kim Nam-gil to Jennifer Lopez and himself to Beyoncé, saying, “Nam-gil is like J.Lo, and I’m more of a Beyoncé type.”

'Broken' is a gritty crime thriller that has become one of the most anticipated Korean films of the year. Directed by rising star Kim Jin-hwang, whose debut work The Shepherds made waves, the film also marks a collaboration with Ha Jung-woo, known for his powerful performances in 'The Chaser' and 'The Yellow Sea'.

The project brings together some of Korea’s top filmmakers, including producers of hits like Hunt, New World, and Nameless Gangster. The ensemble cast features Ha Jung-woo, Kim Nam-gil, Yoo Da-in, Jung Man-sik, and Lim Sung-jae, whose standout performances and undeniable screen presence promise to elevate this intense crime pursuit to new heights.

With Ha Jung-woo returning to his raw, unfiltered style reminiscent of his earlier films, 'Broken' is poised to captivate audiences and solidify its place as one of the year’s must-watch thrillers.