Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who created a global syndrome with the "Squid Game" series, has announced his return to the screen with the film "K.O. CLUB".
"K.O. CLUB" stands for "Killing Oldmen Club". Set in the near future where even youth can be bought with money, the story depicts the conflict between a small minority of elderly people holding wealth and power who have no intention of stepping down, and the younger generation left with virtually no opportunities.
Director Hwang Dong-hyuk, who has proven both artistic value and commercial appeal through works such as the films "The Fortress", "Miss Granny", and "Silenced", gained worldwide spotlight when he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for the global megahit "Squid Game"—a first for a non-English series. Attention is focused on what new stories Director Hwang, who has captivated audiences with his original worldbuilding, sharp perspective, and intense storytelling in every project, will unfold upon his return to the screen.
The casting lineup is also dazzling. Lee Byung-hun, the undisputed top actor known for films like "No Other Choice" and "The Match", is reuniting with Director Hwang Dong-hyuk following the "Squid Game" series.
Oh Jung-se, who commands an unrivaled presence through the film "Wild Sing" and dramas such as "We Are All Trying Here", "Good Boy", and "It's Okay to Not Be Okay", adds weight to the production. Park Hae-soo, who delivered intense immersion in "The Scarecrow", "The Price of Confession", and "Karma", is also reuniting with Director Hwang Dong-hyuk following season 1 of "Squid Game".
Cho Yeo-jeong, who has crafted one-of-a-kind characters across films like "Murder Report", "My Daughter Is a Zombie", "Hidden Face", and "Parasite" as well as series such as "The Affair Was Just the Beginning" and "Made in Korea", and Kim So-jin, who has built solid expertise through the films "The Man Standing Next", "Another Child", "The Drug King", and the drama "Through the Darkness", have also joined the cast, foreshadowing explosive acting synergy.
The production of "K.O. CLUB" will be handled by Firstman Studio, founded by "Squid Game" series producer Kim Ji-yeon and Director Hwang Dong-hyuk. However, information regarding the investment and distribution company has not been disclosed. As Director Hwang previously mentioned the possibility of collaborating with Netflix during overseas film festival schedules, he appears to be deliberating between a theatrical film and an OTT film.
"K.O. CLUB" is scheduled to crank in during the first half of 2027.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)
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