Group Highlight member and actor Lee Gi-kwang will make his screen debut with ‘I Kill You ‘.

The hard-boiled action drama’ I Kill You ‘(tentative title)starring Lee Ki-kwang has been officially invited to the Adrenaline Ride section of the 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival(BIFAN), which opens on July 3rd, and will be premiered.

‘ I Kill You ‘is the new drama by director Yoo Ha, a master of the Korean action genre who directed’ On a Windy Day, You Must Go to Apgujeong-dong ‘,’ Marriage is a Crazy Thing ‘,’ A Dirty Carnival ‘,’ A Dirty Carnival ‘,’ A Frozen Flower ‘,’ Howling ‘, and’ Pipeline ‘.It is a hard-boiled action film starring Lee Ki-kwang and Kang Ji-young, and is garnering much anticipation.Ahead of its release this summer, it will be unveiled first in a movie version after being selected as an official BIFAN invitation.

In the drama, Lee Ki-kwang plays the role of Ho-joong, a rich kid with a model student appearance but a wild inner self.Ho-joong is Ji-yeon’s(played by Kang Ji-young)step-brother and an ambitious man who has an inferiority complex and seeks the opportunity to become the successor of the family.Lee Ki-kwang’s powerful transformation, which portrays a surprising character, is expected to provide thrilling catharsis.

Lee Ki-kwang will also attend this year’s BIFAN red carpet event and brighten up the event.Lee Ki-kwang, who will be appearing on screen for the first time through ‘I Kill You ‘, is raising interest in what kind of action and unique charm he will show to make the audience and viewers’ adrenaline explode.

Lee Gi-kwang is the main dancer of Highlight and is expanding his presence by appearing in various works as an actor.Last year, he played the role of Baek Eun-ho in the tvN drama ‘Marry My Husband’, and this year, he is returning with ‘I Kill You ‘, challenging a different genre.

Highlight, which Lee Gi-kwang is a part of, will hold their 2025 solo concert’ RIDE OR DIE ‘from July 11th to 13th at KSPO DOME in Seoul Olympic Park, and will continue their’ RIDE OR DIE ‘Asia tour in Taipei, RIDE, Manila, and Tokyo in August, and in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur in September.

‘ I Kill You’, starring Lee Ki-kwang, is scheduled to be released via OTT this summer.

Reporter Jeon Hyo-jin, Donga.com jhj@donga.com

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