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Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
K-pop Star Lee Gi-kwang Makes His Big Screen Debut - And We're So Here For It
Lee Gi-kwang, A character with a twist and a splendid action performance that reveals a cruel wildness behind a gentle appearance From Stage to Screen - The Ultimate Career Glow-Up Remember when our Bollywood stars like Priyanka Chopra and Diljit Dosanjh crossed over to international projects? Well, K-pop is serving us the same energy! Lee Gi-kwang from the legendary boy band Highlight is making his silver screen debut with the thriller " I Kill U ". And honestly, we're getting major goosebumps thinking about this career transition. The film hit theaters on July 23rd, which has already happened. What makes this even more exciting is that "I Kill U" isn't just any random debut - it already made waves at the 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and bagged the Best Asian Film award from the Melies International Festivals Federation. Talk about starting strong! The Plot That's Got Everyone Talking "I Kill U" follows Sun-woo (played by Kang Ji-young), a former taekwondo prospect who now works part-time jobs. She becomes entangled in a massive conspiracy while trying to raise money for her mother's medical bills. The thriller showcases intense action sequences that would make even our Bollywood action directors proud. Here's where it gets juicy - Lee Gi-kwang plays Ho-jung, who's Ji-yeon's half-brother and the film's main antagonist. Seeing a K-pop idol take on a villain role is like watching Shah Rukh Khan play the bad guy in "Darr" - unexpected but absolutely brilliant. The main poster and trailer revealed Gi-kwang's transformation into this cruel character, showing a gentle exterior hiding savage brutality. Master Director Behind the Action This isn't just any debut film - it's directed by Yoo Ha, the mastermind behind iconic Korean films like "Marriage Is a Crazy Thing," "Once Upon a Time in High School," and "A Dirty Carnival". Having such an established action genre master helm Gi-kwang's debut adds serious credibility to this career transition. It's similar to how our top directors in Bollywood often launch new talent - the backing of experience makes all the difference.
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24-04-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Gautam Gambhir receives death threat from 'ISIS Kashmir': 'IKillU'
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir received two death threat emails from 'ISIS Kashmir' on Tuesday — the same day the terrorist group killed at least 26 people in Pahalgam. read more Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir reportedly received a death threat from 'ISIS Kashmir' on the same day as a terrorist attack took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. At least 26 tourists have been killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on Tuesday. On the same day (22 April), Gambhir reportedly received two threatening emails — one in the afternoon and another in the evening — both containing the message 'IKillU,' reported news agency ANI. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Gambhir approaches Delhi Police after death threat The former Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Gambhir, on Wednesday submitted a request for the registration of a First Information Report (FIR) to the SHO Rajinder Nagar Police Station and the DCP Central Delhi. Gambhir has reportedly also asked the Delhi Police to take necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of his family. This isn't the first time Gambhir has faced such threats; back in November 2021, during his tenure as a sitting Member of Parliament, he had also received a similar email. Meanwhile, Gambhir on Tuesday took to X (formerly Twitter), Gambhir condemned the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The brutal attack in Pahalgam is one of the most horrific incidents since the 2019 Pulwama terror strike. Praying for the families of the deceased. Those responsible for this will pay. India will strike. #Pahalgam — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 22, 2025 'Praying for the families of the deceased. Those responsible for this will pay. India will strike,' Gambhir wrote on his X platform. With agency inputs
