Actors Park Seo Jun and Um Tae-goo meet in I Am a Sinner, which will be released on Disney+.
On the 31st, Disney+ confirmed production of the new series I Am a Sinner and announced the casting of Park Seo Jun, Um Tae-goo, and Jo Hye-Joo.
Park Seo Jun and Um Tae-goo meet in a lawless city of the 1980s. I Am a Sinner is a crime action noir set in a lawless city of the 1980s during a redevelopment frenzy, in which the era's devil "Paeng-i," who recklessly pursues his goals, and the survivalist organization member "Ssaeng-dak" jump into a life-or-death heist aiming for a life turnaround, triggering events. The original webtoon of the same name by writer Imugi, serialized on Kakao Webtoon, was praised for its tightly woven story structure, delicate character depiction and developments that stir human instincts, and fans are focusing their attention on news of its serialization as a series.
Among them, Park Seo Jun takes on a shocking transformation as the notorious villain "Paeng-i," who embodies the era's desires. Park Seo Jun, who has left strong impressions across genres in works such as the drama Surely Tomorrow, the Gyeongseong Creature series, and the film Concrete Utopia, will play "Paeng-i," a mysterious figure who suddenly appears in an area hit by a redevelopment frenzy ahead of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. As he enters the drug business, he draws in "Ssaeng-dak" and "Bok-hee," pushing them into a maelstrom of chaos.
Um Tae-goo joins as North District gang member "Ssaeng-dak." Um Tae-goo, who has proven a weighty presence in dramas such as Light Shop, Woman Who Plays, and the film Night in Paradise, will portray "Ssaeng-dak," who betrays the organization and accepts Paeng-i's once-in-a-lifetime offer, leaving his life completely shaken.
Jo Hye-Joo plays Bok-hee, the key supplier in the drug business and Paeng-i's first love, leading the story in unpredictable directions. Jo Hye-Joo, who showed an impressive presence and charm in works such as Dear Hyeri, My Demon, The Secret Romantic Greathouse, and Reborn Rich, reunites with Paeng-i through the drug business and shakes up the game with unpredictable choices and actions.
At the script reading held before filming, the actors reportedly immersed themselves in their characters and radiated overwhelming energy as soon as they took their first breaths together. They then, with one heart, expressed their excitement and anticipation for the work. Park Seo Jun said, "It was a character and a story I had been waiting for. It's a work that inevitably makes an actor greedy. I think through the role of 'Paeng-i' I may be able to show another new side of myself."
Um Tae-goo said, "Various characters appear and the script is entertaining. I'm nervous and excited at the same time, and I will do my best during filming," and Jo Hye-Joo said, "The fun given by the period background and each character's circumstances and reasons were impressive. The script was so attractive that I immediately wanted to participate," words that heightened expectations.
I Am a Sinner is directed by Hong Won-chan, who opened a new chapter in action films with stylish, fast-paced action in the film Deliver Us from Evil. Expectations are growing for his first challenge in a series, which will contain relentless storytelling driven by betrayal, greed and conspiracy, and merciless action. I Am a Sinner will further its completeness with production by New Point and Plus Media Entertainment.
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