Seventeen's Jun to Star in Chinese Film 'Summer Never Ends'
Quick Look
- Seventeen member Jun (Wen Junhui) will play the male lead in the upcoming Chinese film 'Summer Never Ends,' portraying a college student who reunites with his childhood love, played by Bai Baihe.
- The film is directed by Bao Jingjing and has no announced release date.
- Meanwhile, all 13 Seventeen members renewed contracts in July, with eight set to enlist by October and five continuing individual activities.
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Why It Matters
Jun, also known as Wen Junhui, is a member of the K-pop group Seventeen under Pledis Entertainment. He previously played a villain in 'The Shadowโs Edge,' a Jackie Chan action thriller. The film 'Summer Never Ends' is directed by award-winning filmmaker Bao Jingjing.
Jun of Seventeen will star in the Chinese movie โSummer Never Ends,โ his agency Pledis Entertainment said Wednesday.
He plays the male lead, a college student working part-time at a photography studio who reunites with his childhood love โ played by Bai Baihe โ who returned to her hometown to take care of her mother.
Also known as Wen Junhui, the singer and actor will take on a young and serene character, a 180-degree turn from the villain he played in โThe Shadowโs Edge,โ a Jackie Chan action thriller from last year.
The release date of the upcoming film, directed by award-winning filmmaker Bao Jingjing, is yet to be announced.
Separately, all 13 members of Seventeen renewed their contracts with the agency in July. By October, eight will be enlisted, and five โ Junghan, S.Coups, The8, Jun and Joshua โ will continue individual activities.
What to Watch
AI outlook โ possibilities, not facts
The film 'Summer Never Ends' will be released in the second half of 2026.
Possible ยท Within months
Seventeen members who enlist will resume group activities after completing military service.
Likely ยท Within years
Open Questions
- What is the exact release date of 'Summer Never Ends'?
- Which specific roles will the five members continuing individual activities undertake?
- When exactly will the eight members enlist for military service?
