2PM's Hwang Chan-sung to Star in "Saigon Oppa" Alongside Vietnamese Stars, Transforming into a K-Pop Idol [Official]

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Hwang Chan-sung, a member of 2PM and an actor, has been cast as the lead in the film "Saigon Oppa."

His agency, El July Entertainment, announced, "Hwang Chan-sung will play Min-ho, a K-pop star, in director Park Gyu-tae's new work 'Saigon Oppa.' He will share the screen with popular stars who have been active in Vietnamese films and variety shows."

"Saigon Oppa" is a human comedy road movie depicting the bumpy journey of two Vietnamese husbands who come to Seoul to find their wives, who left for Korea to meet K-pop stars. It tells a story of finding family, love, and forgotten dreams through pleasant incidents that unfold amid unfamiliar culture and language. The film is directed by Park Gyu-tae, who directed "6/45."

Min-ho, played by Hwang Chan-sung, is a K-pop star basking in the brilliant spotlight. He portrays events that unfold as he becomes unexpectedly entangled with Thien Minh, a Vietnamese dentist who came to Korea to find his wife. The agency noted that while he appears perfect on stage, the character harbors human concerns surrounding his life and choices behind the scenes.

Hwang Chan-sung, who has met fans around the world as a member of the group 2PM, is set to showcase both his long-standing stage experience and the expressiveness he has built up as an actor in this work. He will portray the three-dimensional charm of Min-ho by shifting between the charisma of a star and sincere emotions behind the scenes. In particular, the setting where Thien Minh's guitar and Min-ho's singing connect the two across generations and languages is expected to be a highlight for viewers to experience both Hwang Chan-sung's music and acting.

The Vietnamese actors sharing the screen with Hwang Chan-sung are also popular stars. Kieu Minh Tuan, who plays Thien Minh, is a popular actor who has built his presence in Vietnamese commercial films. His lead role in "Em Chưa 18" (2017) set an all-time box office record for domestic Vietnamese films upon its release. He expanded his filmography with Vietnamese remakes of "A Perfect Match" and "Lucky."

Le Duong Bao Lam, who plays Bau, is an actor and comedian who works across film and television. He gained recognition by winning the 2015 comedy competition program "Cui Xuyen Viet." He is loved for his unique wit and cheerful character on the popular reality variety show "2 Ngay 1 Dem," the Vietnamese version of "2 Days & 1 Night."

Kieu Minh Tuan and Le Duong Bao Lam have been a beloved combination familiar to local viewers, having appeared together on "2 Ngay 1 Dem." Synergy is expected as Hwang Chan-sung's stage presence and acting charm are added to the chemistry the two actors have built.

"Saigon Oppa" is an international co-production project involving Korean production company Film LINE, Vietnam's BHD, and WebTV Asia. Selected for the 2026 International Co-Production Support by the Korea Creative Content Agency, it is expected to deliver moving and entertaining content with themes of K-pop, travel, and family, set against the backdrops of Seoul and Ho Chi Minh City. "Saigon Oppa" is currently undergoing filming in Korea. It will continue filming in Vietnam afterward and is scheduled for release in 2027.

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