Ha Jung-woo and Son Seok-gu to portray Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo..Netflix confirms production of 'Ordinary People' [Official]

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Netflix has confirmed production of director Yoon Jong-bin's new film 'Ordinary People' and unveiled a star-studded cast lineup.

From his debut film 'A Bittersweet Life', which was invited to the 59th Cannes International Film Festival, to the globally acclaimed Netflix series 'Squid Game' and the drama 'Nine Puzzle', director Yoon Jong-bin has consistently received strong support from both critics and audiences for his dense storytelling and delicate direction. Now teaming up with Netflix once again, Yoon will delve into the contradictions of modern Korean history and the hidden sides of power. 'Ordinary People' tells the story of Roh Tae-woo, the second-in-command who wears the mask of an 'ordinary person' while standing beside the absolute ruler Chun Doo-hwan, striving for a higher position, along with those surrounding him.

Director Yoon Jong-bin, who has previously depicted stories of people struggling to survive in worlds dominated by rigid hierarchies and class structures in films such as 'The Faceless', 'The Gangster, the Cop, the Devil', and 'The Spy', will once again use 'Ordinary People' to portray the raw faces of human beings and their survival strategies against the backdrop of modern Korean history. With his sharp exploration of the era's atmosphere and deep psychological insight into characters, Yoon's depiction of human desires for power amidst turbulent modern history is expected to spark great curiosity.

Son Seok-gu, who has received critical acclaim for breaking away from stereotypical roles in various genres including the Netflix series 'Kill Me, Heal Me', 'D.P.' seasons 1 and 2, and the dramas 'Nine Puzzle' and 'More Than Beautiful', will portray Roh Tae-woo, the perennial second-in-command. The film will dramatically reveal his complex and subtle inner world as Roh, who was long remembered only as the friend and eternal second-in-command of the absolute ruler Chun Doo-hwan, finally achieves his lifelong dream of taking the top position. The role of Chun Doo-hwan, the absolute ruler of the military junta dictatorship, will be played by Ha Jung-woo, who has collaborated with director Yoon Jong-bin since his debut film and consistently delivered powerful transformations within his works. While Chun Doo-hwan has been dramatized across various genres in films and dramas, Ha Jung-woo, known for his unique aura regardless of genre, is already drawing significant public interest for his portrayal of the character. Their meeting, which will showcase the complex and subtle relationship between the first and second-in-command despite their special friendship formed as fellow graduates of the Korea Military Academy, is also highly anticipated.

Adding to the cast, Ji Chang-wook, who has built a solid filmography with both action and emotionally dense performances in works such as the Netflix series 'Anna and the King', the film 'Revolver', and the dramas 'City of Glass' and 'The Worst Evil', will play Heo Hak-seong, a junior officer at the Korea Military Academy whom Roh Tae-woo views as a thorn in his side, heightening the sharp tension. Additionally, Hyun Bong-sik, known for his roles in the film 'The Match', Netflix series 'Ema', 'Squid Game', and 'Kill Me, Heal Me', will portray Jeong Ho-jung, a fellow graduate and friend of Roh Tae-woo and Chun Doo-hwan. Seo Hyun-woo, recognized for his performances in the Netflix film '84 Square Meters', 'Logan', and the film 'Decision to Leave', will play Park Cheol-woong, a prosecutor in the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office's Public Security Department and Roh Tae-woo's aide, delivering compelling performances that will deepen audience immersion. The ensemble cast, brought together by their formidable acting skills, will offer a distinctive and engaging experience to viewers worldwide.

Production of 'Ordinary People' involves Moonlight, the production company behind Netflix series 'Evil Connection', 'Squid Game', the film 'The Match', and the drama 'Nine Puzzle', as well as Sana Pictures, which produced Netflix's 'Cross', the film 'Revolver', and 'Hunt'. 'Ordinary People' will be exclusively released through Netflix.

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