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'Squid Game' creator Hwang Dong-hyuk and actor Lee Byung-hun to reunite for sci-fi film 'K.O. Club'

The project marks Director Hwang Dong-hyuk's first feature film in nearly a decade, with production scheduled for 2027.

The short version

  • Director Hwang Dong-hyuk and actor Lee Byung-hun are reuniting for the sci-fi thriller feature film 'K.O. Club'.
  • Production company Firstman Studio confirmed the cast and announced plans to begin filming in the first half of 2027.
  • The story focuses on a near-future class conflict where the wealthy elite can purchase biological youth.

Key facts

  • 'K.O. Club' is director Hwang Dong-hyuk's first feature film since the 2017 historical drama 'The Fortress'.[Variety]
  • Firstman Studio confirmed the casting and announced a target filming window of the first half of 2027.[Variety]
  • The film's ensemble cast includes Lee Byung-hun, Park Hae-soo, Oh Jung-se, Cho Yeo-jeong, and Kim So-jin.[Variety]
  • The title 'K.O. Club' stands for 'Killing Oldmen Club' and depicts a generational class war where wealth grants biological youth.[Variety]

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