Jo Jin-woong to reunite with Kundo, Nameless Gangster director
by girlfriday
I know, I already miss seeing Jo Jin-woong’s face every week in Signal. It’s impossible not to, after his performance in that show. But the good news is that he’s got a whole slew of new movies lined up to premiere this year, tvN’s remake of Entourage on the way (where he’ll play the Ari Gold character), and now a possible reunion with director Yoon Jong-bin, with whom he’s already done the badass KUNDO: Age of the Rampant and even more badass Nameless Gangster.
I’m excited about the reunion because I really enjoy this director’s work. He makes fun, flashy movies about ragtag gangs of rebels, and the casts are chock full of stellar actors. This new movie is called Sheriff, and it’s about a local sheriff in a small country town. A childhood friend returns to the hometown and causes all sorts of headaches for the sheriff, and then the real story gets going when the sheriff finds out his friend’s “true nature,” whatever that is. Well, it can’t be good.
It’s not specified which role Jo Jin-woong is being courted to play. No one else is attached to the project yet, though I fully expect this movie to star Ha Jung-woo — all of Yoon Jong-bin’s movies do. But who knows, after Signal, Jo Jin-woong might have enough fan love to drive ticket sales all on his own.
Sheriff is still in early pre-production and shoots later this year. In the meantime, Jo Jin-woong will be in Park Chan-wook’s Agasshi (The Handmaiden), the crime thriller Thawing, and the action movie Hunt, all due out in 2016.
Via Osen
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1 Kat
March 18, 2016 at 3:13 AM
Ahjusshi!
Wait, he's still in Entourage? Disn't see his name the last time (and was happy about it).
Hope Ha Jung Woo will join.
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2 theredsnowflake
March 18, 2016 at 3:41 AM
Oh yes! My only problem is that it's a movie and it takes a while for the english subs to be out...
But I'm so happy that he's got alot of movies coming ng out this year. I've loved him since Hwayi where he plays yeo jin goo's stuttering driver father.
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Kiara
March 18, 2016 at 4:22 AM
I'm pretty sure that Park Chan-wook’s Agasshi (The Handmaiden) will have a worldwide release. This is freaking Park Chan-wook who is well known inside and outside of Korea.
Not only that but it's an adaptation of Sarah Waters' novel.
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Kiara
March 18, 2016 at 4:44 PM
That's mean it'll have Eng subs when it hits the theatre.
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3 juliesean
March 18, 2016 at 4:14 AM
After Signal, I'm gonna search out all the movies/dramas that Jo Jin Woong has done. I miss him already.
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mistress
March 18, 2016 at 4:57 AM
He was in a man called god (first saw him in this) and full sun.
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Lindy
March 18, 2016 at 6:41 AM
Check him out in A Hard Day with Lee Sun-kyun. He plays a very different character than that of Lee Jae-han in Signal but you will not be disappointed. He is a good actor who brings a lot of class to everything he's in and is a particular favourite of mine. I think he's really sexy! It's wonderful to see all the much deserved love and appreciation he's getting through his role in Signal.
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meliyasha
March 18, 2016 at 6:41 PM
Wah thank you for the recommendation, didn't know he's in A Hard Day. I have downloaded it but haven't watched it yet. Now it moves on to the top of my must-watch list. After I'm catching up with the last episodes of Signal I'll surely need something else with this ahjussi in it.
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museofmanymasks
March 18, 2016 at 9:39 AM
I would recommend An Ethics Lesson, A Hard Day, and Perfect Number. All are great and have his larger roles. Hwa-yi and Nameless Gangster are the best movies with his smaller roles. He was also amazing in Full Sun but the drama itself is a bit paint by numbers (still solid though).
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4 red
March 18, 2016 at 4:27 AM
Lee Jae han!! definitely going down as one of the best characters of the year!!
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Chandler
March 18, 2016 at 12:34 PM
Yup, he's my character to beat this year. So far, no challengers...
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5 cupkate
March 18, 2016 at 4:35 AM
Omygahhhhhhh Ajussi... I'm feeln so empty after Signal ended and I'm dying to hear about you and JavaBeans discuss the show in your podcast.
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Rachel
March 18, 2016 at 9:18 AM
My feelings exactly! I miss seeing him on my screen already.
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6 miroufleur
March 18, 2016 at 4:37 AM
Sunbanim is back ♥ after signal i've become a fan of Jo Jin Woong. I'm so going to watch anything with him ♥
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miroufleur
March 18, 2016 at 4:41 AM
finishing my sentence :D
so going to watch anything with him in it ♥
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7 Kiara
March 18, 2016 at 4:44 AM
I liked/enjoyed KUNDO, it had some of my favorites in it, Ha Jung-woo, Jo Jin Woong, Han Ye-ri and Kang Dong-won but I hope Sheriff will be as good as Nameless Gangster.
"I fully expect this movie to star Ha Jung-woo"
Me too and maybe Han Ye-ri or Yoon himself.
So many movies to look forward to. I'm excited.
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8 Chandler
March 18, 2016 at 5:00 AM
Lol, you guys. I seriously giggle like an idiot whenever I see this guy. I love him so freakin' much.
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cupkate
March 18, 2016 at 5:08 AM
Kekekeke and I'm thinking about how awkward he is in the romance department in Signal. Sigh.
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Chandler
March 18, 2016 at 12:37 PM
He's gruff and awkward...but when he's smooth, he's really smooth. And that's what I love about him.
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lunatic4kd
March 18, 2016 at 5:29 AM
Me too, @Chandler, me too! I just love him to pieces.
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museofmanymasks
March 18, 2016 at 9:50 AM
+1 Explosion of hearts and flowers every time I see him.
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9 LeeHIOfficial
March 18, 2016 at 5:06 AM
Noooooo. Please dont take entourage. Puhleeeeeaseeeee. ;__;
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10 gaeinalee
March 18, 2016 at 6:25 AM
Oh this man and his acting prowess and charm.. Love him since My Love, My Family, and he make me love him more with each drama/movie he made.
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11 Hwari
March 18, 2016 at 10:46 AM
Good for him. So he is the main lead. Anyway, can he or director 6FD make him to cameo in the last episode as the grown version Moohyul.. Please.
He still my favorite Brutus.
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Kiara
March 18, 2016 at 10:56 AM
I'm not sure if he is going to be the main lead. That might be Ha Jung-woo if he joins the cast.
Jo Jin Woong is one of the best supporting actors in Chungmuro. He shines as 2nd 3rd lead etc. I'd prefer him in a supporting role again.
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12 Junee
March 18, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Jae han sunbaeee ♥♥
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13 adin
March 18, 2016 at 11:55 AM
i hope he can get more lead character with also a good storyline. even Ryu seung ryong wasn't a lead character on his past movies.. Jo jin woong has more than enough talent to play the lead. i've been watching him on every movies, just after signal ended (lol i must be crazy). and he always have a different character for all of his movies. but i like lovable-villain/gangster the most from all of his character.
so much jinwoongness lately. i just can't stop ><
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14 aly
March 18, 2016 at 12:13 PM
i have such a crush on him. i miss signal so much. i cant believe hes married. im trying to currently catch up with all his movies. watched perfect number yesterday was really good.
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15 earthna
March 18, 2016 at 12:39 PM
He's so busy! I like it. More Jo Jin Woong for us. I miss Jaehan so much though.
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16 blueribbon
March 18, 2016 at 12:57 PM
I loved his character in Signal and I will patiently try to wait for season 2, in the meantime I am happy he is getting more recognition. I hope he eventually gets a leading role like Lee Sung Min in Memory. He deserves more than just supporting roles although his supporting roles have been great so far. I look forward to his future projects.
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Kiara
March 18, 2016 at 1:39 PM
When it comes to Chungmuro, supporting roles is a big deal. Just as important as lead roles. You won't hear movie fans complaining about (Jo Jin Woong or Oh Dal-Su, Ryu Seung-Ryong, Son Hyun-Joo, Yoon Je-Moon etc) not being lead. They are all very talented and can shine in whatever role they play.
Drama fans would make a big deal out of who deserves to lead etc.
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17 loopin
March 18, 2016 at 2:06 PM
man handmaid is gonna be GREAT. ha jung woo, jo jin woong, kim min hee, and park chan wook as the director? holy shit!
idk about kim min hee but i've seen one movie (helpless) with her in it and she did a fantastic job in it.
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Kiara
March 18, 2016 at 2:14 PM
I'm kind of worried that it might be a bit controversial but have to trust Park Chan Wook.
I like Kim Min Hee a lot. I think she is going to be great.
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18 bd5
March 18, 2016 at 10:34 PM
Love that guy - one of the few actors who can hold his own in a "bromance" w/ Han Suk-kyu.
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