Robert Pattinson and Bong Joon Ho made a splash in Seoul while promoting their upcoming film, Mickey 17.
The duo captivated audiences during the first official press event for the movie, held in the Korean capital on Monday, according to Deadline.
Mickey 17 marks Bong’s first feature film since his 2019 Cannes Palme d’Or and quadruple Oscar-winning Parasite. The sci-fi drama, highly anticipated by fans, wrapped filming in December 2022. Initially set for release on March 29, 2024, the film will now have its world premiere at the Berlinale in February, followed by a theatrical release in Korea on February 28 and in the U.S. on March 7, distributed by Warner Bros.
“It’s exciting to have the honor of premiering Mickey 17 in Korea before it hits cinemas worldwide in March,” Bong said during the press conference at Yongsan CGV cinema in Seoul.
For Pattinson, it was his first visit to Korea, and he was welcomed by hundreds of fans upon his arrival at Incheon Airport.
“I’m just so happy people are excited about the movie. It has been a long road to come to this release and to see people excited and with the poster already and wanting it signed. It’s exciting,” he said.
The Twilight, The Batman, and Tenet star expressed surprise that he hadn’t visited Korea sooner.
“I don’t understand how I’ve never come to Seoul with promotional tours with other movies. I’ve always wanted to come. I know a lot of fun people who live here, and I wanted to meet up with these guys again,” he said, referring to Bong and his producing team.
The film is based on Edward Ashton’s novel of the same name and features an ensemble cast that includes Steven Yeun, Naomi Ackie, Toni Collette, and Mark Ruffalo.
