'The Outlaws' returns as the fifth installment in the series.
On the 27th, the film 'The Outlaws 5' (director Heo Myeong-haeng, distributed/provided by ABNO Entertainment, produced by Big Punch Pictures·Hong Film·BA Entertainment) announced the casting confirmation of lead actors Don Lee and Kim Jaeyeong and that filming began on the 24th.
'The Outlaws 5' is a film that depicts the crime suppression operation in which the monster detective Ma Seok-do (Don Lee) confronts Lee Gang-tae (Kim Jaeyeong), who, after eight years of waiting, began committing the worst crimes. It is the fifth installment of Korea's representative action series 'The Outlaws,' generating expectations.
First, the heart of 'The Outlaws' series, Don Lee, returns as the irreplaceable monster detective Ma Seok-do. He, who also participated in the screenplay and production, once again leads the series overall. Now promoted to head of team of the Crime Investigation Unit, Ma Seok-do is said to still be active on the front lines with an unchanging determination to catch bad guys. He is expected to engage in an extreme showdown against more evolved crimes with no idea what lies ahead.
Kim Jaeyeong was cast as the fifth-generation villain Lee Gang-tae. Kim Jaeyeong, who has shown dense performances in dramas such as I DOL I and The Judge from Hell, plays Lee Gang-tae, who commits the worst crimes. Through the character Lee Gang-tae, who spares no means or methods to achieve his goals, audiences can expect to see a new side of Kim Jaeyeong.
Alongside Kim Jaeyeong, the newly joined cast also raises expectations for change. First, the reliable actor Seo Hyun-woo, who moves across genres, plays detective Go Young-min of Crime Investigation Unit 1. He is expected to be a solid pillar for team 1 and lead the team together with Ma Seok-do. In addition, actor Lee Hak-ju, who has built a solid filmography with a wide acting spectrum, appears as Han Sang-gu, an accomplice who aids Lee Gang-tae's crimes, adding tension to the story.
In addition, multi-entertainer Baek Hyun-jin, who continues a boundaryless path across acting, music, variety and even art, joins as Crime Investigation Unit chief Kim Min-cheol, and Kim Min-ho, who showcased excellent comedic acting in the drama New Recruit series and the film 645, joins as Bul-dak, completing a diverse casting lineup. Direction returns to Heo Myeong-haeng, who was responsible for the series' martial arts and directed the fourth film, once again presenting his signature intense action.
'The Outlaws' is a series that left an unprecedented record as the first Korean film to achieve a triple 10 million and surpassed a cumulative audience of 40 million. Attention is focused on whether the fifth installment can once again deliver consistent authenticity, an evolved story and entertainment. <
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