Jung Woo-sung to play Han Myeong-hoe.. Global project for film 'Sal-saeng-bu' launched [Official]

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Actor Jung Woo-sung transforms into Han Myeong-hoe in the film 'Sal-saeng-bu.'

'Sal-saeng-bu' is a hardboiled action historical drama in which a young girl named Lee Hwa, who lost everything during the Gyeoyu Jeongnan rebellion, seeks revenge by eliminating Han Myeong-hoe, the strategist who wrote the Sal-saeng-bu. According to recent reports from film company Take, the film 'Sal-saeng-bu' has confirmed the casting of Jung Woo-sung, Jung Sung-il, and Wi Ha-jun, and has officially begun production.

'Sal-saeng-bu' is a film adaptation of the webtoon of the same name, which has surpassed 120 million cumulative views. The original work, which won the Grand Prize at the 1st Daum Online Comic Contest, is known for its solid narrative and artwork.

Director Kim Hong-seon, who directed the screenplay and oversaw production, gained global attention after his film 'Wolf Hunt' was invited to the 47th Toronto International Film Festival and the 55th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival. After completing work on the popular British crime drama 'Gangs of London Season 3,' Kim returned to Korea and is preparing 'Sal-saeng-bu' as his comeback project. As the first-ever unprecedented global action historical drama project in South Korea, 'Sal-saeng-bu' will feature cinematographer Michael Kalsen (known for 'Dark Tower' and Netflix's 'The Witcher') and lighting director Kieran White (known for 'Kingsman: The Secret Service' and 'The Marvels') joining forces under Kim's direction to portray the blood-soaked Joseon Dynasty through an exotic lens. 'Sal-saeng-bu' is currently in positive discussions with major global distribution companies for worldwide distribution, including North America, which is unprecedented for an action historical drama.

Casting efforts are also accelerating. Jung Woo-sung has been cast as Han Myeong-hoe, a ruthless strategist who systematized bloody purges and personally wrote the Sal-saeng-bu. Additionally, Jung Sung-il has joined the cast as Ban-seok, a character who protects the secret organization 'Hwajeopmong,' formed to assassinate Han Myeong-hoe and other conspirators.

Lee Hwa, a young girl who swears revenge against Han Myeong-hoe and chooses the path of becoming a wild demon herself, will also appear. Alongside her, five female characters forming the assassination group Hwajeopmong will also be featured.

Furthermore, Wi Ha-jun will make a special appearance as Suyang, a character driven by intense ambition for the throne and convinced of his destiny to seize the royal seat, adding strength to the film.

Meanwhile, 'Sal-saeng-bu' has finalized its casting lineup for the first half of the year and is currently in pre-production, targeting a start of principal photography within 2026.

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