'Trendsetter' Ko Yun-jung to meet Lee Byung-hun.. Casting for film 'Nambal' confirmed [Official]

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The film 'Nambal' adds weight to its casting lineup by confirming Ko Yun-jung's casting following Lee Byung-hun.

On the 7th, 'Nambal' production company HYBE MediaCoop announced Ko Yun-jung's casting after previously revealing that South Korea's representative actor Lee Byung-hun would join as Im Eok, the leader of the warriors.

Ko Yun-jung will portray Ae-ryeong, a character who loses her family in a Wokyo raid and rushes directly into the battlefield to rescue her younger sister held captive on Tsushima Island. She is expected to form another emotional axis of the work as an independent and strong character moving toward her goal even amidst chaotic times.

'Nambal' is receiving significant attention as the directorial debut of cinematographer Lee Mo-gae, known for his unique mise-en-scène in major works such as 'Spring in Seoul', 'Exhuma', 'Hunt', 'Opposition Party', and 'Emergency Declaration'. Recognized for his exceptional sensibility with awards including the Art Award at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards (Film Category), Lighting and Photography Awards at the 43rd and 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards, and Cinematography Awards at the 31st and 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards, he is set to showcase outstanding directorial skills by incorporating intense action and visuals into the epic narrative of this work.

Meanwhile, 'Nambal' is currently in pre-production with a target for principal photography in the second half of 2026.

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