Mark Ruffalo, Steven Yeun to visit Korea for 'Mickey 17' premiere

By KTimes

Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo and Naomi Ackie, the lead actors in Bong Joon-ho’s latest film, "Mickey 17," will visit Korea.

According to Warner Bros. Korea, on Monday, the three actors confirmed their visit, marking the second round of promotional appearances for the film following Robert Pattinson’s visit on Jan. 19.

The trio will join director Bong at a press conference on Feb. 20 at Megabox COEX in Seoul, where they are expected to share in-depth insights about the film.

"Mickey 17" follows the story of Mickey, an expendable worker assigned to hazardous tasks. When he seemingly dies during his 17th mission, a new clone, Mickey 18, is printed, leading to an unpredictable turn of events. The film is based on the novel "Mickey 7" by American author Edward Ashton.

Yeun plays Mickey’s friend, Berto, while Ackie portrays Mickey’s love interest, Nasha. Ruffalo takes on the role of the authoritarian leader Marshall, showcasing his acting prowess. Yeun previously collaborated with Bong on the film "Okja," while Ackie and Ruffalo are working with the director for the first time.

"Mickey 17" is set to premiere in Korea on Feb. 28, followed by its North American release on March 7.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.