The highly anticipated movie 'Student Teacher Training,' starring Han Sun-hwa, has completed its script reading and begun filming, aiming for a theatrical release in the second half of this year.
'Student Teacher Training' (directed by Kim Min-ha, produced by 26 Company) is a comedy about a motivated pre-service teacher who comes to her alma mater for training and her struggles to uncover the secrets of club girls who are ranked first in the nationwide mock exams.
Starring comedy queen Han Sun-hwa, alongside rising new star Hong Yeo-ji making her screen debut, Cosmic Girls' Yeo-reum, all-around actor Yoo Seon-ho, and unique actor Lee Hwa-won, the casting promises a synergy of passionate performances. Especially, the film is directed by Kim Min-ha, who opened a new chapter in the horror-comedy genre with 'Amoeba Girls and School Ghost Stories: Founding Anniversary,' ensuring a solid story and an array of vibrant characters that raise high expectations among potential viewers.
In 'Student Teacher Training,' Han Sun-hwa plays the protagonist Kang Eun-kyung, who comes to her alma mater, Seyoung Girls' High School, for training. Hong Yeo-ji has been cast as Ji-soo, the mysterious leader of a club, Cosmic Girls' Yeo-reum plays the role of the vice leader Saetbyeol, and Yoo Seon-ho has been selected to portray Idainasi, a mystical yet intense being who maintains youth with the souls of the students.
During the reading session, not only the lead actors but also director Kim Min-ha and the production team participated in in-depth discussions about the project. The actors demonstrated immersive performances that felt like actual shooting, revealing their affection for the work. The production team of 'Student Teacher Training' noted, "The passion and synergy of the actors exceeded expectations. The lively yet tense story and the distinct characters within it will maximize the message and appeal that 'Student Teacher Training' aims to convey," expressing anticipation and determination to greet audiences with a fresh comedy horror film in the second half of 2025.
Starting from 'Seodang,' the film 'Student Teacher Training' is produced to reflect on the essence of proper education and the 'teacher' by portraying the protagonist Eun-kyung's efforts to uncover a tremendous secret hidden within her alma mater, which boasts a long history and tradition. The movie is expected to offer unique and new entertainment through Kim Min-ha's distinctive wit and comedy, paving the way for the 'Kim Min-ha style genre' of horror comedy.
Meanwhile, the film 'Student Teacher Training' is the seventeenth project by 26 Company, the production house behind films such as 'Find Me,' 'Sweet and Sour,' and 'Loan Shark Boy,' and it collaborates again with director Kim Min-ha following 'Amoeba Girls and School Ghost Stories: Founding Anniversary.' Filming is currently underway in Cheongju, aiming for a release in the second half of this year.
[Photo] 26 Company
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