Trending actor Park Ji-hwan makes headlines for advancing into the Japanese market with the film 'Tokyo Burst: The Outlaws' [Official]

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Actor Park Ji-hwan has entered the Japanese market.

According to his agency Just Entertainment, Park Ji-hwan appears in the film 'Tokyo Burst: The Outlaws' as the only original character continuing the unique worldview of Korea's 'The Outlaws' universe, simultaneously stamping his presence in the Japanese market.

Park Ji-hwan serves as the mascot of the action film 'The Outlaws' series and is currently enjoying peak popularity as an actor following the recent film 'The Man Who Lives with the King.' This advancement into Japan has also drawn intense attention from both inside and outside the industry. According to the agency, when Park Ji-hwan appeared at a media event held in Tokyo, Japan, on the 18th, local media and industry figures erupted in explosive cheers. The Japanese production team, in interviews with local media, praised him without reservation, stating, "Park Ji-hwan is an overwhelming scene-stealer who easily transcends language barriers." Co-star Japanese actor Fukuda Sota also highly praised him, saying, "The chemistry between actor Park Ji-hwan is the ultimate weapon for easing the tension of the film."

Confirmed for release in Japan on the 29th, 'Tokyo Burst: The Outlaws' is a film depicting the joint investigation between a rookie local detective from Kabukicho, Shinjuku—the heart of Tokyo and a place where desires erupt—and a dispatched Korean ace detective. Unlike a simple remake of existing Korean films, it was a topic of discussion from the production stage as the "first official spin-off" sharing the same timeline as the 'The Outlaws' series, with Ma Dong-seok, the head of the series, participating directly as a cooperative producer.

A source stated, "Park Ji-hwan's appearance in this work is the most critical device and cheat code proving that the worldviews of Korea and Japan are organically connected. Once again portraying Jang I-su, Park Ji-hwan showcased his signature raw acting style as he gets caught up in an unexpected incident while planning a new business in Tokyo's Shinjuku Kabukicho after leaving Garibong-dong," expressing high expectations.

Meanwhile, in 'Tokyo Burst: The Outlaws,' Park Ji-hwan plays the role of Jang I-su. He is forced to act as a detective assistant to elite detective Choi Si-woo (played by Yoo Jun-ho), who was dispatched from Korea to hunt down an internationally wanted fugitive, after being caught with a fatal weakness by Choi Si-woo.

Attention is focused on the 'buddy chemistry' between Choi Si-woo, who displays intelligent investigations and sharp action, and Jang I-su, armed with his unique cunning and audacity. Additionally, it is expected that the rough rookie detective Aiba Shiro (played by Mizukami Koshi) of Shinjuku Central Police Station, the main villain Murata Renji (played by Fukuda Sota), and his right-hand man Kim Hun (played by Eom Ki-jun) will generate synergy and garner popularity.

'Tokyo Burst: The Outlaws' will be released in Japan on May 29. A release in Korea is also under consideration.

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