Lee Byung-hun, Go Youn-jung to star in new martial arts action film 'Nambeol'
Quick Look
- Actors Lee Byung-hun and Go Youn-jung have been cast in "Nambeol," a new martial arts action film set during the Joseon Dynasty.
- The movie follows nine warriors on a mission to Tsushima Island, Japan, to rescue captives.
- Filming is scheduled to commence this year.
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Why It Matters
Lee Byung-hun is known for "Squid Game" and "No Other Choice." Go Youn-jung is also a cast member. The film "Nambeol" is a martial arts action film set in the Joseon Dynasty.
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Lee Byung-hun of "Squid Game" and "No Other Choice" has been cast alongside Go Youn-jung in an upcoming martial arts action film, its production company said Wednesday.
The film, titled "Nambeol" in Korean, centers on nine warriors of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) who head to the Japanese island of Tsushima to save captives, according to Hive Media Corp.
Lee takes on the role of the head warrior, a seasoned fighter known for his sharp judgment and steadfast beliefs.
Go plays the role of a woman who lost her family to the enemy and heads out to the battlefield to save her kidnapped sibling.
The film marks the directorial debut of Lee Mo-gae, the cinematographer behind the hit films "12.12: the Day," "Exhuma" and "Hunt." Filming is set to begin this year.
Open Questions
- What is the release date of 'Nambeol'?
- What other actors will be in the film?
