The summer's most anticipated film 'Ballerina,' which is thrilling film fans with its special screenings from 2D to 4DX, Dolby Cinema, and surround cinema, has grants by actors Jung Doo-hong and Choi Soo-young, announcing their entrance into the 'John Wick Universe.'

'Ballerina' (Director: Len Wiseman, Distributor: Pans Cinema Co., Ltd.), which is set to premiere in theaters on Aug. 6, is an action blockbuster where 'Eve (Ana de Armas),' who grew up as a killer in the assassination organization Ruska Roma, encounters the legendary killer 'John Wick (Keanu Reeves)' while chasing the truth for her father's revenge, and engages in a bloody war in a city dominated by killers. World-renowned star Ana de Armas, who showcased exceptional action sense in 'No Time to Die,' plays the new killer 'Eve,' while Keanu Reeves participates as an actor and producer in the role of 'John Wick.' In addition, Chad Stahelski, who directed the entire 'John Wick' series, participated in production and oversaw the filming of major action scenes. Shay Hatten, who was in charge of the scripts for 'John Wick 3: Parabellum' and 'John Wick 4,' joined as a screenwriter, expanding the 'John Wick Universe' with a larger scale and evolved action.

Above all, this is expected to offer a rich visual experience with the original cast alongside new cast members, drawing intense interest from Korean audiences as actors Jung Doo-hong and Choi Soo-young join. First, renowned martial arts director and actor Jung Doo-hong, known for 'Veteran,' 'The Spy Gone North,' and 'The Unjust,' plays 'Ilseong,' Eve's first mission target, where he engages in a powerful confrontation with Ana de Armas. Actor Jung Doo-hong noted, "Director Chad Stahelski first offered me to appear during 'John Wick 3: Parabellum.' However, I couldn't join at that time due to circumstances, but I was contacted again for 'Ballerina' and decided to participate. When Director Chad, who is globally recognized due to the 'John Wick' series, said, 'Let's make it fun together,' there was no reason to hesitate. Although my role is short, my only intention was to do my best to create good scenes." He revealed the behind-the-scenes story of being cast in . Additionally, he mentioned, "Director Len Wiseman said it would be good to reflect a Korean martial arts style in the scenes where Korean characters appear. So, we came up with the idea of incorporating Taekwondo-style actions, which formed the basis for the action choreography."

Meanwhile, actor Choi Soo-young, who has established herself from a global K-POP star to a solid actress, portrays 'Katla Park,' the first mission target to be protected by 'Eve,' showcasing her new charm alongside Ana de Armas. Actor Choi Soo-young shared her feelings, saying, "I was strongly drawn to the story itself when I first read the script." She added, " depicts the journey of 'Eve' toward revenge, and the scene where 'Katla' appears is the moment 'Eve' first falls apart as she recognizes herself as an assassin. So, I felt that this character and that scene are crucial in Eve's journey." About working alongside Ana de Armas, actor Choi Soo-young praised, "Ana is a really great person. She made me feel like I belonged to this team. The wonderful thing about her as an actress is that she is always fully immersed in her character." Furthermore, she revealed, "To dive deeper into the character of 'Katla Park,' I imagined some settings. Creating the background setting helped express the fear and desire to survive that 'Katla' feels, as well as complex emotions."

The action blockbuster , which has drawn attention with the casting news of actors Jung Doo-hong and Choi Soo-young entering the 'John Wick Universe', will be available in theaters nationwide starting Aug. 6.

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