Sanha of K-pop boy group ASTRO is confirmed to be the main lead in a historical romance film titled Suunjapbang.
On Friday, August 25, the film’s producers shared the photo of Sanha with other cast members Kim Kang Min and Baek Sung Hyun.
[#윤산하] 아스트로 윤산하, 영화 ‘수운잡방’ 주연 캐스팅
▶️ https://t.co/UqsPstiKvu#NEWS #수운잡방 #아스트로 #ASTRO #YOONSANHA pic.twitter.com/u8pdDbebNd— fantagio (@fantagiogroup) August 25, 2023
According to Korean media, Sanha is set to play the role of Kim Yu, a noble based on a real person who wrote a traditional cooking book called “Suunjapbang” during the Josen Dynasty.
Then, Kim Yu meets Gye Am, who calls himself the best chef in Joseon. Gye Am will be played by actor Kim Kang Min, who starred in To My Star.
Meanwhile, Casting a Spell to You actor Baek Sung Hyun will also make a special appearance in the film as Kim Yu’s older brother.
Wavve to release movie "Soowoon Japbang" in December, starring #ASTRO #YoonSanha, #KimKangmin & #BaekSunghyun. About Kim Yoo (Sanha), a test taker who falls into the gourmet world after he meets self-proclaimed best chef in Joseon (Kim)https://t.co/0CeOBCKexR #KoreanUpdates RZ pic.twitter.com/VR5OTnuELF
— KoreanUpdates! (@KoreanUpdates) August 25, 2023
Interestingly, the real life “Suunjapbang” is considered as one of Korea’s national treasures as it is the oldest Chinese manuscript in Korea containing numerous traditional Joseon-era dishes.
Suunjapbang is set for a December 16 release.
Actor Sanha is back!
Fans, especially AROHAs, can’t help but feel emotional upon hearing the news. They quickly took to social media to mark the milestone, trending the hashtag: “Yoon Sanha Actor Return.”
In the past, Sanha has appeared in various dramas including To Be Continued, Soul Plate, and Your Playlist. However, this project will serve as his first time being casted as a main lead in a movie. Additionally, Suunjapbang will also be Sanha’s first Joseon-era acting project.
“You made me go speechless! A movie? That too the MAIN LEAD? Bro, that is huge! I am so proud of you. ACTOR YOON SANHA IS BACK”, one fan wrote.
https://twitter.com/behappy_sanha/status/1694946804146843740
you truly deserve it, sanha !! im super proud of you. astroha always proud of you. shining more brighter my star ✩ my fav actor, fighting !! we love you so muchieee <333#윤산하 #아스트로 pic.twitter.com/8VHCscua1g
— qistina 달 (@ewqstn) August 25, 2023
never been this proud of our baby ddana, congratulations in advance!!! actor YOON SANHA is coming to dominate the big screen.#YOONSANHA #YoonSanha_Actor_Return #ASTRO https://t.co/M1oDAwLLCK
— nam saw BTOB & WheeIn! on pcd 💙 (@ronamxxi) August 25, 2023
THE LONG WAIT IS OVER!!!
SANHA MAIN LEAD IN A MOVIE FINALLY!!!!😭😭 IM SO PROUD OF YOU SANHA-YA!!! https://t.co/fKZ2hhMHN6
ACTOR YOONSANHA IS BACK #YoonSanha_Actor_Return #윤산하 #YOONSANHA https://t.co/SKjOx8MzJF pic.twitter.com/f704rOoKy5
— 명산 🦊🐣 (@mzylvs_2) August 25, 2023
WHAT A GOOD MORNING! ACTOR SANHA IS BACK!!🥺🥹
Also as MAIN CHARACTER IN A MOVIE!! Ahh so proud of you Sanha!!!🤧Excited for December!!💜
ACTOR YOONSANHA IS BACK #YoonSanha_Actor_Return #윤산하 #YOONSANHA @offclASTRO pic.twitter.com/ksUvbaNsjX
— KEI: Forever My Moon 🌙 (@stanastro1602) August 25, 2023
Moreover, fans are extra sentimental about the movie given it’s Sanha’s first solo major project after the passing of ASTRO member Moonbin in April.
They were the group’s first official sub-unit and the duo was in the middle of their DIFFUSION fan concert tour during Moonbin’s death.
Featured image: ASTRO’s Sanha to star in film ‘Suunjapbang.’ Credit: Twitter/Fantagio Group