In Parasite, Min-hyuk tells Ki-woo that the rock is meant to bring the Kim family good luck and great wealth. And wouldn’t you know it: Min-hyuk has a job opportunity for Ki-woo.

Director Bong Joon Ho said, “Min Hyuk is an almost otherworldly character, and he’s very important to Ki Woo. Because of this, I needed someone like Park Seo Joon who just has a presence about ...

Near Parasite’s beginning, Ki-woo’s friend Min-hyuk gives the Kim family a scholar’s rock (known as Suseok in Korea) in the hopes that its presence would give the family financial good tidings.

Choi Woo Shik also added, “I was so relieved that [Park Seo Joon] took on the role of Min Hyuk. When Ki Woo meets with Min Hyuk, Ki Woo needed to look comfortable, but Seo Joon hyung, who I’m ...

What role do suseok play in Parasite? Min-hyuk presents the suseok, fitted with a custom-made base, in an impressive wooden box. The striking collectible is clearly out of place in the Kims ...