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Director Ryu Seung-wan's spy action film 'HUMINT', starring Jo In-sung and Park Jung-min, has premiered, drawing significant public interest. The film centers on the concept of 'HUMINT' (Human Intelligence), depicting complex espionage activities among characters set against the backdrop of Vladivostok. It is particularly noteworthy as another of Director Ryu Seung-wan's international productions, following 'The Berlin File' and 'Escape from Mogadishu', with filming in Latvia to create an exotic atmosphere.
The movie's plot involves Jo Gwa-jang (Jo In-sung), a National Intelligence Service black agent tracking international crime, and Park Geon (Park Jung-min), a North Korean State Security Department officer investigating disappearances in the border region, whose paths converge in Vladivostok. Shin Se-kyung plays Chae Seon-hwa, a North Korean restaurant worker, and Park Hae-joon portrays Hwang Chi-seong, the North Korean Consul General in Vladivostok, forming intricate relationships among the four characters. The film goes beyond mere shootouts and chases, deeply exploring the impact of trust and human relationships in the world of espionage.
Bloggers highlight the intense confrontation and acting synergy between Jo In-sung and Park Jung-min as key viewing points. An interview where Jo In-sung jokingly told Park Jung-min, 'Did you think being cool was easy? Welcome to the path of suffering,' also garnered attention. 'HUMINT' was released in theaters on February 11, 2026, and later on Netflix on April 1, accumulating approximately 1.97 million viewers.
