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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Koo Kyo Hwan set to join Song Kang Ho in thrilling 'Inside Men' remake?
The intense Korean film ' Inside Men ' that gripped viewers with its fresh take on corruption and vengeance is reportedly gearing up for a remake, according to popular reports. This time around, it's reportedly evolving into a full series, and the casting news is sparking major excitement. Released in 2015, the movie set records as Korea's top-grossing R-rated film. According to Box Office Mojo, it earned around 56.9 billion KRW, drawing over 9 million viewers in Korea. This web series version expands the story, exploring hidden narratives from the 1980s and 1990s. Directed by Mo Wan Il, known for successes like 'The World of the Married' and 'The Frog', and written by Lee Ki Chul of 'Escape from Mogadishu', it's shaping up to be a must-binge thriller. Koo Kyo Hwan's Possible Game-Changing Role Koo Kyo Hwan is in discussions to play Ahn Sang Goo, the tough mob boss originally portrayed by Lee Byung Hun in the film. This update hit on December 26, stirring up tons of fan chatter. His agency, Namoo Actors , kept it low-key, noting it's one of several offers he's reviewing. If he signs on the dotted line, it could be explosive. Ahn Sang Goo is a complex character: he handles dirty jobs for political and business elites, gets betrayed by editorial writer Lee Kang Hee , loses his right hand (quite literally), and ends up as a nightclub restroom attendant while plotting his revenge. Koo Kyo Hwan, celebrated for his powerful roles in projects like 'Escape from Mogadishu', could infuse the part with fresh intensity. Fans are already hyped about the potential on-screen dynamic with Song Kang Ho . And speaking of that... by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Paras Sector 59 Gurgaon | Luxury Awaits at Paras Floret Paras The Florett Book Now Undo Song Kang Ho's Leading Role Song Kang Ho, a true icon of Korean cinema , is locked in to portray Lee Kang Hee - a role masterfully done by Baek Yoon Shik in the original. This was announced in September, instantly boosting the project's profile. His performance is expected to delve into the character's cunning nature against the chaotic 80s-90s backdrop. The series is currently in pre-production, with filming slated to start in 2025.
Korea Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Lim Yoon-a leads genre-bending 'Pretty Crazy' from hitmaker behind 'Exit'
'Exit' stars Cho Jung-seok and Lim Yoon-a clash in a summer box office battle Never mind red flags — picture the girl next door turning into a demon at night. In "Pretty Crazy," Lim Yoon-a takes on a dual persona in this genre-blending summer entry from the team behind "Exit." "Pretty Crazy" centers on Gil-goo (Ahn Bo-hyun), who falls for Seon-ji (Lim Yoon-a), a new tenant living one floor below. But the budding romance takes a sharp turn when Gil-goo discovers that Seon-ji transforms into a demon each night. Her father soon ropes Gil-goo into the part-time job of protecting her after dark. Backing the film is Film R&K, known for producing consistent summer hits such as "Exit," "Escape from Mogadishu" and "Smugglers," as well as last year's "I, the Executioner." The film reunites Lim with director Lee Sang-geun, following their successful collaboration on "Exit," which drew more than 9.4 million moviegoers during its theatrical run. Lim, an actor as well as a member of K-pop group Girls' Generation, cited their past work together as a key reason she returned. 'I had so many good memories from working on 'Exit,'' Lim said during a press conference held Wednesday in Seoul's Yongsan-gu. 'I remember thinking how happy I'd be if I ever got to work with this team again, and then the director offered me such a lovable character that I gladly agreed to join the project.' Director Lee also reflected on what drove him to make "Pretty Crazy." 'When thinking about what to present as my second film, I felt that since my previous work had a large-scale setup, this time I wanted to create a project that dives deeper into characters and the human experience,' he said. Lim detailed the physical and stylistic changes she underwent to portray Seon-ji's split nature. 'I wanted there to be a clear visual distinction at a glance,' she said. 'Daytime Seon-ji has a pure, clean and girlish image, so I adjusted my hairstyle, wardrobe and even voice tone to reflect that.' She continued, 'For the demonic version of Seonji, I paid attention to every detail from head to toe. While the daytime version has straight hair, the demonic Seon-ji has a curly hairstyle with bold elements. I even got nail art and wore colored contact lenses to show a completely different look. I also tried to differentiate my voice tone, facial expressions and even the way I laughed.' "Pretty Crazy" opens in theaters Aug. 13, shortly following the release of "My Daughter is a Zombie," led by Cho Jung-seok, Lim's "Exit" co-star, now returning as her box office competition. 'I can't believe it's already been six years since 'Exit.' Back then, Cho and I were partners, so it feels meaningful to greet audiences this summer through different films, side by side,' Lim said. ''My Daughter is a Zombie' opens first, and I hope that crowds will continue to pack the theaters with 'Pretty Crazy' right after it.'
