JUNG Woo-sung Gears Up for Period Epic

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JUNG Woo-sung Gears Up for Period Epic

Jan 23, 2015

Writer by June Kim
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Weta Digital on Board for Visual Effects

JUNG Woo-sung of Cold Eyes (2013) and Scarlet Innocence has signed up for a period epic, Jak-seo-ui Byeon: Attack of the Water Monster (working title), according to its production company Taewon Entertainment on January 16th. JUNG is said to have admitted himself to an action school to gear up for his role as a loyal subject to the king.

Based on historical background with a hint of fictional elements, the story takes place during year 22 of King Jung Jong’s reign. The King is threatened by the opposing powers to overthrow him from the throne. At the same time, a water monster appears at the palace, and the king has no choice but to relocate himself for safety. The hero of the film, YOON Gyeom played by JUNG, is a loyal subject who protects the king from the opposing party, while he digs the secret behind the water monster.

The visual effects will be done by Weta Digital from New Zealand, whose filmography includes The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013), Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Avatar (2009), Lord of the Rings (2003), as well as domestic film The Host (2006).

Directed by SHIN Jung-won of To Catch a Virgin Ghost (2004) and Chaw (2008), the film is set to start shooting in February.

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