Lee Ji-hoon joins the epic historical drama "Munmu" with a budget of '30 billion won' [Official]

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Actor Lee Ji-hoon (38) has joined the cast of "Munmu."

According to FN Entertainment, Lee Ji-hoon's agency, on the 18th, it was confirmed that he will play the role of Seol In-gwi in KBS 2TV's new epic drama "Munmu" (script by Kim Ri-heon and Hong Jin-i / directed by Kim Young-jo and Song Jung-jun).

"Munmu," which Lee Ji-hoon has joined, is known to have a production budget of around 30 billion won. The work depicts the stories of leaders who risked everything for a single victory against the backdrop of wars that continued for 600 years and internal upheavals within the Three Kingdoms. Veteran actors including Lee Hyun-wook, Jang Hyuk, Kim Kang-woo, Park Sung-woong, Jung Woong-in, and Jo Sung-ha are all set to appear.

FN Entertainment stated, "Lee Ji-hoon will portray Seol In-gwi, a general of the Tang Dynasty, in 'Munmu,' showcasing a charismatic presence." They added, "Seol In-gwi, who has a strong desire to achieve merit in war, shows an endlessly cruel side toward enemies, heightening the drama's tension. Possessing both strategy and action skills, he will deliver impressive performances in battle with the heroic spirit of the Tang Dynasty."

They continued, "In this work, Lee Ji-hoon attempts a transformation as a ruthless ambitious man without blood or tears. With his sharp gaze and high-difficulty action sequences, he is set to drive the core conflicts of the drama, fully displaying his deepened acting skills to leave a strong impression on viewers."

Lee Ji-hoon debuted with the 2012 December broadcast drama "School 2013" and has since built an impressive filmography including "Royal Loader," "Sponsor," "The River Where the Moon Rises," "The Woman of 9.9 Billion Won," "Ensign Koo Hae-ryung," "My Sister Is Alive!," and "Legend of the Blue Sea."

"Munmu" is set to premiere in November.

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