Noir movie VIP enlists Jang Dong-gun, Park Hee-soon, and Lee Jong-seok
by chickachunga
A-list heavyweights Jang Dong-gun (A Gentleman’s Dignity) and Park Hee-soon (Missing Noir M), and Hallyu star Lee Jong-seok (W–Two Worlds) are in talks to share the screen in director Park Hoon-jung’s much buzzed-about film VIP alongside the “God of Acting,” aka Kim Myung-min (Six Flying Dragons), who was previously considering the project and has since confirmed.
VIP is an espionage noir thriller about the son of a high-ranking North Korean official who commits a murder in South Korea, thus inciting a heart-stopping chase involving North and South Korean police and INTERPOL. Director Park’s last film was the twisty and gripping gangster noir flick A New World, which quickly cemented his status as a skilled noir filmmaker.
Director Park reportedly had Jang Dong-gun in mind for a while and met with him in person to persuade him to appear in VIP. And it seems the persistence is paying off with Jang now undergoing final negotiations to join after wrapping up filming on a Chinese drama. Audience expectations are gradually increasing for Jang, whose latest string of films has yet to match the smash success of 2004’s war epic, Tae Guk Ki: The Brotherhood of War. VIP may be the film that turns the tide for him.
Cameras are set to start rolling for VIP in October of this year.
Via My Daily
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1 Reni
August 18, 2016 at 10:17 AM
I hope Jang Dong Gun accepts. I hope Lee Jong-seok declines. Why add such a mediocre actor to such fine cast, I wonder...
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2 wackycashew
August 18, 2016 at 10:20 AM
Oooh! If these actors sign on, I'd be interested in checking this out! =)
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3 soapbox
August 18, 2016 at 10:35 AM
Judging by how Jongsuk's the only one below age 40 so far, people have been guessing that he'd play the serial killer. I really hope that's true lol.
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4 The other Kiara
August 18, 2016 at 10:48 AM
I'm not a fan of Jang Dong-gun in films but I like some of Park Hoon-Jung's films. New World and Unjust mainly (hi there Hwang Jung-min).
Glad to see Kim Myung-min in more serious films. Hope he'll stay in Chungmuro for a while. There are more projects there that are more challenging.
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5 Karuna
August 18, 2016 at 10:53 AM
I really liked Park Hee-soon in some of his films but every other K-film these days seems to be stuffed with male actors and revolving around espionage, North Korea and/or Japan. The glory days of South Korean films with different themes seem long gone.....still waiting for a film that might pique my interest.
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6 bunny
August 18, 2016 at 11:10 AM
I think the purpose of having young actor to join is to reach out to younger demographic as well. True, there are many good young actors nowadays. But LJS is actually a good choice. I'm in.
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7 Layling
August 18, 2016 at 11:28 AM
In all honesty, I am watching W and I just can't understand why people find LJS such a good actor. His weird nose and plastic features really are distracting and his acting is probably adequate at best. Yes, he has the height (I will give you that) but he is lanky... He is neither good eye candy nor does his acting stand out in any of his dramas.... so please someone tell me why he is so popular????
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8 Cipher
August 18, 2016 at 11:37 AM
The thought that LJS may play a serial killer gives me giddy chills. My long time wish is about to come true?
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9 PBY
August 18, 2016 at 11:42 AM
LJS in a movie by the A New World director?
*throws confetti in the air* Christmas came early this year.
Man, A New World was a really slick gangster movie.
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10 BROWNCOAT_78
August 18, 2016 at 2:07 PM
Wow! That's one heck of a cast. Seems like too much star power to go around!
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11 goldeng
August 18, 2016 at 2:18 PM
KMM the 'God of Acting'? Its so true but he'll forever be the King of Dramas in my heart~~~ Im not that into this kind of movies but the actors are great so Im curious
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12 ilchul
August 18, 2016 at 2:48 PM
I'm so happy for the news!! Lee Jong Seok in a Noir movie?!! that looks AWSOME!!! I can see him giving a marvelous acting performance for his role!! *jumping of happinss* I read that he's confirmed!! can't wait for it!! :D and I love Jang Dong Gun...the 1st Kdrama I watched ever was his in our broadcast!!
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13 ZurnTheUrn
August 18, 2016 at 3:57 PM
This might be a stupid question but I'm really curious- what makes an actor a "hallyu star"?
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14 kitkat
August 18, 2016 at 4:48 PM
so this will be LJS's third project touching on south-north relations that I know of. first I saw him in "as one". his character was a minor one, but I'll never forget his hotblooded in-how-many-ways-I-can-kill-you-with-chopsticks threat. "doctor stranger" was a mess. still, that scene when he revived the baby... touching.
hope he confirms.
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15 celine
August 18, 2016 at 4:50 PM
Man, LJS already signed on to do a film? He's on a roll with projects I see. It's been quite a long time since he last did a film. I enjoyed his last role as a casanova. haha! This is a brilliant cast! I cannot wait!
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16 Cipher
August 18, 2016 at 7:30 PM
Guys, YG just confirmed that LJS will play the son!!!
*jumps to the ceiling*
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17 eynay
August 18, 2016 at 9:45 PM
My first LJS drama is W. Before this I never interested to watch him in any drama. Maybe because I'm not really like 'flower boy' or maybe his drama not interesting for me but I can say he is good actor. I dont bother with his face.
Btw, I'm more happy to have Park Hee Soon back! I really love him in most of his movies. My guess is he will play one of North Korean people.
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18 rori0711
August 19, 2016 at 12:59 AM
there's no way LJS would decline this golden opportunity of starring in his dream role and with acclaimed sunbaes. I never expect anything less from LJS. Yay! for Chungmuro :)
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19 wackycashew
August 19, 2016 at 3:38 AM
Read news today that LJS has confirmed for the killer role!! Woohoo!!
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20 pogo 🍉
August 19, 2016 at 7:57 AM
YESSSSSSS I've been waiting since episode 8 of IHYV for LJS to play a villain, and he finally is!
I dig this cast too- Kim Myung-min, Park Hee-soon AND Lee Jong-seok sounds like a perfect combination. LJS gels great with older actors, anyway - I loved him in The Face Reader with Song Kang-ho and Jo Jong-seok.
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21 Iona
August 19, 2016 at 10:53 AM
I've been waiting for Jongsuk to play as a villain as well! Especially as a serial killer. His glare & look can be cold & deadly (despite the fact that I still want to kiss him so bad LOL). Does anyone remember his photoshoot for Nylon mag? #nosebleed
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22 dramafan100
August 19, 2016 at 2:47 PM
I was hoping he will get to work with seniors in a meaty role...Us fans have wanted him to do bad guy character for a while. So, this news is perfect!!
So happy!!
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23 noonayoung
August 21, 2016 at 1:14 AM
YAASSSSSSSS LJS!!!!!!! Please GOD make it GOOD!!!
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