Jung Woo Sung, Jung Sung Il, And Wi Ha Joon Confirmed To Star In New Action Historical Film

A hard-boiled action historical film is officially on the way!

The production team of the upcoming film “Sal Saeng Bu” (literal title) officially confirmed the movie’s production and announced the casting of Jung Woo Sung, Jung Sung Il, and Wi Ha Joon. Although Bae Sung Woo was previously reported to be part of the lineup, his name was absent from the official press release.

“Sal Saeng Bu” refers to a “kill list” document written by Han Myeong Hoe during the Gyeyu Purge, the coup led by Grand Prince Suyang. In order to eliminate political rivals, Han Myeong Hoe categorized officials based on their past actions and the possibility of recruiting them, determining who would live and who would die.

Based on the webtoon of the same name, “Sal Saeng Bu” is a hard-boiled action historical film that follows a girl named Lee Hwa, who loses everything during the Gyeyu Purge and sets out on a path of revenge to kill Han Myeong Hoe, the strategist who created the “kill list.”

Jung Woo Sung will star as the ruthless strategist Han Myeong Hoe, who orchestrates the bloody purge and personally drafts the kill list. Jung Sung Il will play Ban Seok, a member of the secret organization Hwajeopmong, which was formed to assassinate Han Myeong Hoe and the officials involved in the rebellion. Meanwhile, Wi Ha Joon will make a special appearance as Prince Suyang, a fiercely ambitious royal convinced that he is destined to claim the throne.

Meanwhile, casting is currently underway for Lee Hwa—the young woman who chooses the path of a night demon in pursuit of revenge against Han Myeong Hoe—as well as the five female members of the assassin group Hwajeopmong.

The film will be directed by Kim Hong Sun, known for “Project Wolf Hunting” and Season 3 of “Gangs of London.”

“The Kill List” is currently in pre-production with the goal of beginning filming within the year after finalizing the remaining cast lineup in the first half of 2026.

Stay tuned for more updates on the film!

In the meantime, watch Jung Woo Sung’s film “12.12: The Day” below:

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Also check out Wi Ha Joon in “The Midnight Romance in Hagwon”:

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Lee Jun Young To Make Special Appearance In Jung Sung Il And Park Ji Hyun’s Upcoming Film

Lee Jun Young will be making a special appearance in the upcoming film “Sinner” (working title)!

On May 21, his agency BILLIONS shared, “Lee Jun Young will appear in ‘Sinner’ and transform into an impactful character. The film is currently in post-production.”

“Sinner” follows Seok Gyu (Jung Sung Il), a nominee for Minister of Justice, as he prepares for a confirmation hearing and begins uncovering the truth behind a past incident connected to letters written by Soon Hwa (Park Ji Hyun), South Korea’s last death row inmate.

Lee Jun Young is said to play a character who triggers an emotional explosion among the film’s characters during a key highlight of the story.

Currently, Lee Jun Young is set to star in the upcoming JTBC weekend drama “Reborn Rookie,” which will premiere on May 30.

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Jung Woo Sung And Bae Sung Woo In Talks + Jung Sung Il Reported For New Historical Film

Jung Woo Sung, Bae Sung Woo, and Jung Sung Il may be starring in the upcoming film “Sal Saeng Bu” (literal title)!

On May 20, SPOTV News reported that Jung Woo Sung is currently in talks to star as Han Myeong Hoe in the film. OSEN further reported that Bae Sung Woo and Jung Sung Il recently received casting offers for “Sal Saeng Bu” and are positively reviewing them.

A representative from Jung Woo Sung’s agency Artist Company stated, “Jung Woo Sung has received an offer to appear in the film ‘Sal Saeng Bu’ and is currently reviewing it,” adding, “Nothing has been decided yet.”

The same agency, which also represents Bae Sung Woo, also shared that it is true that Bae Sung Woo had also received the script offer for the film. Jung Sung Il’s side has yet to respond to the report.

“Sal Saeng Bu” refers to a document created for political purposes to purge opposing factions. It was written by Han Myeong Hoe during the Gyeyu Jeongnan, the coup led by Grand Prince Suyang, in order to eliminate political rivals.

The film will be directed by Kim Hong Sun, known for “Project Wolf Hunting” and Season 3 of “Gangs of London.”

The character Jung Woo Sung has been offered is the historical figure Han Myeong Hoe, one of the most powerful political figures of the era who enjoyed immense wealth and influence. Han Myeong Hoe is also closely associated with the Gyeyu Jeongnan, the 1453 purge orchestrated by Grand Prince Suyang to seize power during the first year of King Danjong’s reign in the Joseon Dynasty.

Bae Sung Woo and Jung Sung Il are also reportedly set to portray major historical figures from the era.

Stay tuned for more updates on the film!

In the meantime, watch Jung Woo Sung’s film “12.12: The Day” below:

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24th Director’s Cut Awards Announces Nominees

The 24th Director’s Cut Awards has announced its nominees!

An annual awards ceremony that honors films and drama series by DGK (Directors Guild of Korea) directors, eligible productions for this year’s ceremony were released between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026.

Check out the nominees below:

Film

Best Director (Film)

Park Chan Wook (“No Other Choice”)
Yeon Sang Ho (“The Ugly”)
Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)
Jang Hang Jun (“The King’s Warden”)

Best New Director (Film)

Kim Bo Seul (“The Square”)
Kim Soo Jin (“Noise”)
Park Joon Ho (“3670”)
Jang Seong Ho (“The King of Kings”)
Hwang Seul Gi (“Red Nails”)

Best Screenplay (Film)

Park Chan Wook, Lee Kyung Mi, Don McKellar, Lee Ja Hye (“No Other Choice”)
Yeon Sang Ho (“The Ugly”)
Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)
Jang Hang Jun, Hwang Sung Goo (“The King’s Warden”)

Best Vision (Film)

Park Bong Nam (“1980 Sabuk”)
Park Joon Ho (“3670”)
Yang Jong Hyun (“People and Meat”)
Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)

Best Actress (Film)

Best Actor (Film)

Best New Actress (Film)

Kang Chae Yun (“The World of Love”)
Go Min Si (“The World of Love”)
Yeom Hye Ran (“No Other Choice”)
Lee Jae In (“Hi-Five”)
Jeon Mi Do (“The King’s Warden”)

Best New Actor (Film)

Drama Series

Best Director (Drama)

Kang Yoon Sung (“Low Life”)
Woo Min Ho (“Made in Korea”)
Lee Hae Young (“Aema”)
Yim Soon Rye (“Oh My Ghost Clients”)
Hwang Dong Hyuk (“Squid Game 3”)

Best Actress (Drama)

Best Actor (Drama)

Best New Actress (Drama)

Gong Seung Yeon (“Karma”)
Nana (“Climax”)
Bang Hyo Rin (“Aema”)
Seo Eun Soo (“Made in Korea”)
Shim Eun Kyung (“Mad Concrete Dreams”)
Lim Soo Jung (“Low Life”)

Best New Actor (Drama)

Congratulations to all the nominees!

The 24th Director’s Cut Awards will take place on May 19 at 6 p.m. KST.

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