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Ghost-Catching Soldiers? 'New Recruits: The Movie' Confirmed for December 30 Release

Published : Nov 2, 2026 9:12 AM


The movie 'New Recruits: The Movie' has confirmed its theatrical release for December 30.

'New Recruits: The Movie' follows the story of the "new recruit squad," who are hospitalized at a military hospital for rest, as they encounter eerie rumors circulating the facility and dig into its secrets.

Having gained continuous love across seasons for its realistic portrayal of military life and the delightful ensemble of characters with strong personalities, the 'New Recruits' series now moves its stage to a military hospital. While maintaining the witty banter of the new squad, the film is set to deliver a unique genre blend of comedy and horror, featuring the performances of new characters who inject fresh tension and bizarre incidents set against the unfamiliar backdrop of a military hospital.

Released alongside the confirmation of its premiere, stills capture the members of the recruit squad including Park Min-seok (Kim Min-ho), Choi Il-gu (Nam Tae-woo), Kang Chan-seok (Lee Jeong-hyeon), Kim Dong-woo (Jang Sung-beom), Im Da-hye (Jeon Seung-hun), Choi Byeong-nam (Kim Hee-soo), and Sung Yoon-mo (Kim Hyun-gyu), alongside newly joined mysterious soldier Yoo Jae-hoon (Ryu Kyung-soo) and nursing officer Yoo Jeong-yeon (Jeongyeon).

Raising expectations for the chemistry between the new characters and the existing squad, 'New Recruits: The Movie' will hit theaters on December 30.

 

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