The movie ‘Groobje’ has begun full-scale filming, and has revealed a solid cast lineup including actors Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-bin, Kim Shin-rok, and Go Soo, drawing attention.

‘Groobje’ is the story of a building being sealed off by an unidentified virus, and the infected evolving in unpredictable ways, threatening the survivors.

The movie ‘Groobje’ has already garnered attention as the new work of director Yeon Sang-ho, who has built a solid fandom by presenting unique stories that surpass imagination in movies such as ‘Train to Busan’, ‘Peninsula’. In addition, the casting news of actors Jun Ji-hyun, Koo Kyo-hwan, Ji Chang-wook, Shin Hyun-bin, Kim Shin-rok, and Go Soo, who will make a special appearance, has made it rise to the top of the Korean film industry in one fell swoop.

In particular, the news of the appearance of actors Jun Ji-hyun, Ji Chang-wook, and Go Soo, who are joining the ‘Yeonniverse (Yeon Sang-ho Universe)’ for the first time through ‘Group’, has caught the attention of movie fans at once.

First, Jun Ji-hyun, who is considered an icon of the Korean film industry, returns to the screen in the new work of director Yeon Sang-ho, who is called the most original creator of this era. The unprecedented meeting of Jun Ji-hyun and director Yeon Sang-ho, who are meeting movie audiences for the first time in about 10 years since ‘Assassination’, through ‘Group’, is enough to generate heated expectations. Ji Chang-wook, who has boasted a bold and wide acting spectrum through movies and series, is foreshadowing a transformation by working with director Yeon Sang-ho for the first time in this work and challenging a new genre. In addition, Ko Soo will make a special appearance to brighten up the solid casting of ‘Groobche’, announcing his first appearance in ‘Yeonniverse’ alongside Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook, raising expectations for the fresh combination of the cast.

In addition, the appearance of actors Koo Kyo-hwan, Shin Hyun-bin, and Kim Shin-rok, who have been active as the trustworthy ‘Yeon Sang-ho Division’, completes the flawless actor lineup of ‘Groobche’.

Koo Kyo-hwan, who has established himself as an undisputed ‘trend actor’ through his activities in a variety of works regardless of genre, will reunite with director Yeon Sang-ho for ‘Groobche’, following the film ‘Peninsula’, the ‘Monster’, and ‘Parasyte: The Gray’, and will once again showcase powerful acting. From mystery to melodrama, Shin Hyun-bin, who has built up audience trust with her stable acting skills regardless of character and genre, will once again board director Yeon Sang-ho‘s worldview following the ‘The Monster’ series and the soon-to-be-released film ‘Revelation’. Kim Shin-rok, who has left a distinct presence on global K-content fans with unique characters in each of his works, including the ‘Hell’ series, will once again meet director Yeon Sang-ho, focusing the audience’s attention.

Director Yeon Sang-ho, who was in charge of directing ‘Groobche’, said, “I have begun a long journey with the goal of presenting high-quality entertainment that the audience can enjoy in the theater, together with such wonderful actors and staff. I stand at the starting line with great excitement and anticipation. He said, “Please show much anticipation and interest.”

Meanwhile, ‘Gunche’ is currently filming after cranking in March.

Reporter Choi Yoon-na, Donga.com yyynnn@donga.com

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