Actor Song Kang-ho called his upcoming project “Drug King” unprecedented in Korean cinema.
“I think (people) will discover a unique aspect that hasn’t been seen in any genre of Korean cinema,” Song said in a press release Tuesday.
In the crime thriller, Song will star as Lee Doo-sam, a character based on a real-life infamous drug kingpin in the 1970s.
The film is helmed by Woo Min-ho, who previously directed the hit 2015 political thriller “Inside Men.”
Song most recently starred in director Jang Hoon’s “A Taxi Driver.”
From left: Director Woo Min-ho, Jo Jung-suk, Song Kang-ho and Bae Doo-na pose for a photo on the set of “Drug King” on Oct. 10 in Busan. (Showbox)
Shooting for “Drug King” began in May and wrapped up Oct. 10 in Busan, according to the film’s distributor Showbox.
Bae Doo-na stars alongside Song as Kim Jeong-ah, a lobbyist. “It is the first time I’ve worked with (Song) in 10 years since ‘The Host,’” said Bae, referring to Bong Joon-ho’s 2006 creature thriller. “Every moment on set was joyful.”
The film also stars Jo Jung-suk. It is set to hit local theaters next summer.
(doo@heraldcorp.com)
