'Squid Game' Director Hwang Dong-hyuk Returns to the Screen After 10 Years.. Lee Byung-hun and Park Hae-soo Reunite [Official]

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'Squid Game' series director Hwang Dong-hyuk announced his return to the screen with the film 'K.O. CLUB', unveiling an overwhelmingly strong cast lineup.

'K.O. CLUB' is an acronym for "Killing Oldmen Club." The story depicts a near-future where youth can be bought with money, portraying the conflict between a small group of wealthy and powerful elderly people who have no intention of stepping down and a younger generation that has been left with no opportunities.

'Squid Game' director Hwang Dong-hyuk returns to the screen after 10 years. Having proven both artistic merit and mass appeal through works such as 'The Fortress', 'Miss Granny', and 'Silenced', Hwang solidified his status as a world-class director by winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Directing for a Drama Series — the first time a non-English language series has received this honor. Audiences are eagerly anticipating what new story Hwang, known for captivating viewers with unique worlds, sharp perspectives, and powerful narratives in every film, will unfold upon his return to the screen.

'Squid Game' director Hwang Dong-hyuk reunites with top-tier actors who possess unparalleled presence and acting prowess, further heightening expectations. Lee Byung-hun, widely regarded as one of Korea's finest actors for his roles in films like 'No Mercy', 'The Matchmaker', and others where words are unnecessary, will once again collaborate with director Hwang following their work on the 'Squid Game' series. Oh Jung-se, known for his distinctive presence in films such as 'Wild Thing', 'Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness', 'Good Boy', and the drama 'It's Okay to Not Be Okay', adds significant weight to the narrative. Park Hae-soo, who delivered intense immersion in works like 'The Scandal of a Murderer', 'Zombie Daughter', 'Hidden Face', and 'The Traitor', reunites with director Hwang after appearing in Season 1 of 'Squid Game'.

'Murderer's Report', 'Zombie Daughter', 'Hidden Face', 'Parasite', and the series 'Cheating Is Not a Problem Right Now', 'Made in Korea' — Jo Yeo-jeong has established unique characters in every project. Kim So-jin, who built a solid foundation through films like 'Namsan Executives', 'Minority', 'Drug King', and the drama 'Readers of Evil Intent', also joins the cast, promising explosive acting synergy. With five irreplaceable actors coming together, great expectations are mounting for their powerful ensemble performance in director Hwang's new world.

'K.O. CLUB' will be produced by First Man Studio, established by 'Squid Game' series producer Kim Ji-yeon and director Hwang Dong-hyuk. First Man Studio, which created the globally phenomenon 'Squid Game' series, is currently actively releasing various works, including the Coupang Play series 'Cheating Is Not a Problem Right Now'.

Meanwhile, 'K.O. CLUB' is scheduled to begin production in the first half of 2027.

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