Jinyoung Cast as Lead in Film 'Fighter', to Showcase Mixed Martial Arts Action

Actor Jinyoung is set to showcase action acting in the upcoming film 'Fighter'.

'Fighter', produced by Big Punch Pictures and Contents G and co-produced by Company Black, kicks off its official filming on October 28.

'Fighter' is a youth crime action film that follows Hye-sung (played by Jinyoung), an unknown MMA fighter dreaming of entering the UFC, who takes on a dangerous commission alongside his close friend Won-do (played by Kim Min-ho) and gets caught up in an incident surrounding a cold wallet containing 60 billion won worth of coins. When Tae-o (played by Cha Woo-jin) threatens even those precious to him, Hye-sung stands up against his worst enemy to save his friend.

Jinyoung, a former member of B1A4 who has appeared in films such as 'You Are the Apple of My Eye' and 'The Dude in Me' as well as the series 'Sweet Home', has been cast in the role of Hye-sung. Hye-sung is a character who never lets go of his training while working at a sauna to pay off debts and cover hospital bills for his younger sibling Yoo-sung. Jinyoung is expected to portray practical mixed martial arts action alongside Hye-sung's strong sense of responsibility to protect his family and friends.

Kim Min-ho, who has appeared in the drama series 'New Recruits' and films such as '6/45' and 'Count', takes on the role of Won-do, Hye-sung's best friend and self-proclaimed manager. Won-do is a character who believes in Hye-sung's potential more than anyone else, even while struggling to run a car repair shop he acquired through loans. Kim Min-ho will deliver deep friendship and warm laughter through Won-do, who is realistic when it comes to money but puts his friend first in times of crisis.

Cha Woo-jin, who has appeared in films such as 'The Roundup: The Outlaw' and 'Men of Plastic' as well as the series 'Nine Puzzles', plays Tae-o, Hye-sung's ultimate adversary. He is set to portray Tae-o's meticulousness and persistence in using anyone to achieve his goals, heightening the tension of the story with intense charisma that drives Hye-sung to the edge of a cliff.

Lee Sul, who has appeared in the film 'A Bolt from the Blue' and dramas such as 'Nam and Za' and 'One Ordinary Day', joins the cast as Ji-na, a nurse at the hospital where Yoo-sung is hospitalized. Ji-na is a character who gradually grows closer to Hye-sung, sharing subtle excitement. Together with Jinyoung, Lee Sul will portray the process of the two characters cautiously sharing their feelings, adding a delicate layer of emotion to the story.

The film is directed by Kim Seok-mok, drawing anticipation for his fresh directorial sense. By adding youth energy and lighthearted fun to realistic MMA action, the film is set to vividly depict the friendship and growth of Hye-sung, who chases his dreams, and Won-do, who shares that dream along the way.

'Fighter' aims for a theatrical release in 2027.

 

(Photo: SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kim Ji-hye)
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