Kim Do-hoon·Jeon Jong-seo·Lee Joon-gi Cast in Action Historical Drama 'Dochabi' from 'The King's Warden' Creators

Actors Kim Do-hoon, Jeon Jong-seo, and Lee Joon-gi have been cast in the Netflix action historical film "Dochabi."

Netflix announced the production confirmation of "Dochabi" on the 13th and unveiled a captivating casting lineup featuring Kim Do-hoon, Jeon Jong-seo, Lee Joon-gi, Lee Sang-yi, and Bae In-hyuk.

"Dochabi" is an action historical drama depicting the story of Taesan, a former military officer who lived hidden deep in the mountains in a border region where slash-and-burn farmers formed a village, alongside the Jurchen woman Ah-hai. He fights against Lee Do-gwan, who wears an unidentified mask and hunts the slash-and-burn farmers, and comes to be called Dochabi. The title "Dochabi" is a pure Korean word meaning "goblin."

The direction is led by director Ahn Tae-jin, who drew favorable reviews from audiences and critics alike with his debut film "The Night Owl." The screenplay is handled by writer Hwang Seong-gu, who has showcased deep character narratives and solid storytelling in works such as "The King's Warden" and "Anarchist from Colony." Production is handled by Onda Works, the production company behind "The King's Warden," which ranks second in all-time box office hits.

The diverse casting lineup of "Dochabi" is also gathering anticipation. Kim Do-hoon, who has appeared in "Moving," "Your Honor," "Love Scout," and "Dear X," will take on the role of Taesan, bringing his accumulated action skills. Taesan, who lived in hiding with Ah-hai in the mountains, gets caught up in the unidentified conspiracy of masked men and is framed as a barbarian leader. Amidst desperate moments where he survives like a monster and fights like a ghost, he eventually becomes a Dochabi who protects the people.

The role of Ah-hai is played by Jeon Jong-seo. Actor Jeon Jong-seo, who starred in Netflix films "Ballerina" and "The Call," as well as the film "Project Y," has built her own acting spectrum by showing a different face in every work she appears in. Ah-hai is a woman with swift movements and exceptional martial arts skills who fights alongside Taesan.

Lee Do-gwan, the top commander of the border region, is played by Lee Joon-gi. Lee Joon-gi, who has delivered highly immersive acting in "Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun," "Again My Life," "Flower of Evil," and "Lawless Lawyer," takes on the role of Lee Do-gwan, who harbors a deep desire for power in "Dochabi."

Lee Sang-yi, who left a strong impact in the Netflix series "Bloodhounds," the Tving original "The Legend of Kitchen Soldier," and the drama "A Bona Fide Killer," takes on the role of inspector Park Se-ryong, who visits the site to examine the reality upon hearing stories of unidentified masked men appearing in the north. In addition, Bae In-hyuk, who has solidified his position and imprinted his presence through "Our Universe," "Check-in Hanyang," and "The Story of Park's Marriage Contract," transforms into Crown Prince Yeolhwa-gun.

(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)