Disney+ new series Hyunhok, which had its China location canceled, was spotted filming in Vietnam about two months later, reigniting fans' interest.
In October, the Hyunhok production team announced that the planned China location shoot had been completely canceled due to local circumstances. At the time, the production team said, "We are reviewing several shooting locations but nothing has been decided," and avoided giving specific background explanations, but in the industry speculation linked the move to fallout from anti-China controversy over the Disney+ drama Polaris. Because there had even been a boycott movement against Polaris lead actress Jeon Ji-hyun online in China, some analysts said the ripple effect had spread across Disney+ original series.
In this situation, the cancellation of Hyunhok's China shoot drew considerable attention, and curiosity about the future production schedule grew.
#. two months later, spotted Suzy · Kim Seon-ho running in Hanoi
Meanwhile, recently on Vietnam social media and South Korean online communities, photos and videos of Hyunhok leads Suzy and Kim Seon-ho jogging together in Hanoi have captured fans' attention.
In the released photos and videos, the two were running side by side around West Lake, a representative landmark of Hanoi. Suzy, without a mask or sunglasses, blended in with locals in comfortable attire and naturally enjoyed her run, and Kim Seon-ho was also seen checking the surroundings and running to match Suzy's pace, creating a heartwarming scene.
On social media, positive reactions poured in such as "China location was canceled and now it looks like they started filming in Vietnam!" "It's so nice to see them running together" and "Vietnam setting fits the film perfectly."
#. instead of China, Vietnam… 'Hyunhok' appears to have reorganized its locations
Originally, many interpreted that China filming was essential because some of the story was set in "1930s Shanghai," but with local shooting canceled, the production team has reportedly been exploring other countries as alternatives. This Vietnam sighting appears to be part of that reorganization, and fans are speculating, "Could it be that they are picking up speed again?"
Hyunhok is a mystery drama set in 1935 Keijo, about painter Yoon Yi-ho (Kim Seon-ho), who is commissioned to paint the portrait of Song Jeong-hwa (Suzy), a mysterious woman who rarely shows herself to the world, and who approaches her secrets. It is the new work by director Han Jae-rim, who directed Elegant World, Face, The King, Emergency Declaration, and Netflix The 8 Show, and is being produced with the goal of releasing on Disney+ in 2026.
Although the variable of the China shoot cancellation existed, the recent sighting in Vietnam gives the impression that the project is back on course, raising fans' expectations even higher.<
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