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‘Gyeongseong Creature,’ Starring Park Seo-Jun and Han So-Hee, to Premiere in December

Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee star in Netflix's 'Gyeongsang Creature.' Credit: Twitter/Netflix

History and mystery will take center stage in Netflix’s upcoming original series Gyeongseong Creature, which will be headlined by South Korean stars Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee. 

On Sunday, November 12, the streaming platform released a teaser for the show, giving fans an initial taste of the suspenseful narrative. In the teaser, the lead characters are seen battling against horrific creatures and engaging in physical fights as their attempt for survival. 

According to a press release, Gyeongseong Creature is set in the backdrop of 1945, when Korea was still under Japanese colonial rule. Additionally, the series will revolve around “two young adults who encounter strange creatures born from greed.”

“[They] must battle for survival in the city of Gyeongseong, now known as Seoul. But as it turns out, there may be something even more dangerous out there than the creatures themselves,” Netflix added. 

In the series, Seo-jun will take on the character of Jang Tae-sang, a wealthy pawnshop owner who’s known for his good sense of humor and insight.

Already a familiar face in the Korean drama scene, Seo-joon’s impressive discography includes popular works such as Hwarang, Fight For My Way, What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim, Itaewon Class, Dream, and Concrete Utopia. Recently, he also ventured into Hollywood, making his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with The Marvels. 

Meanwhile, So-hee will step into the shoes of Yoon Chae-ok, a sleuth with a passion for uncovering the truth and looking for missing people. Given her compelling performances in previous works The World of the Married, Nevertheless, and My Name, fans are anticipating how she’ll showcase her ability to portray complex characters anew. 

More about Gyeongseong Creature

Aside from the teaser, Netflix also unveiled the poster for the mystery-historical series, showing armed men wearing protective gear while they surround a mysterious wagon. On social media, fans were quick to raise questions about the nature of the creatures and the challenges that await the characters. 

Aside from Seo-jun and So-hee, Gyeongsong Creature will also star Wi Ha-joon, Claudia Kim, Kim Hae-sook, and Ji-woo. 

The 10-part series is directed by Jung Dong-yoon, who also helmed the series What Happens to My Family? And Hot Stove League. Meanwhile, Kang Eun-yeong, who penned the medical series Dr. Romantic, will write Gyeongsong Creature. 

The first seven episodes will be released on Netflix on December 22. Meanwhile, the remaining three episodes will only be available starting January 5, 2024. 

Featured image: Park Seo-jun and Han So-hee star in Netflix’s ‘Gyeongsang Creature.’ Credit: Twitter/Netflix

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Park Seo Joon’s Prince Yan Gets His Own The Marvels Teaser

Park Seo Joon is set for his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut this November, and fans finally got to see more of his mysterious character. “The Marvels” has dropped an official teaser for Prince Yan and it features a glimpse at the flamboyant culture of the planet Aladna.

Prince Yan Gets His Own ‘The Marvels’ Teaser

The new teaser for “The Marvels” was shared by the official Marvel Studios X account. “Meet the Prince,” the caption reads, referring to Prince Yan. Moreover, the brief teaser features Park Seo Joon wearing several bright looks as the ruler of the planet Aladna. Most notably, Yan is shown wearing his royal garments topped with a Silla-era crown backed by a pair of golden wings.

It’s a decidedly ostentatious look that seems fitting for royalty but netizens pointed out that the outfit was too much, especially for a Marvel character. On the other hand, it is important to point out that Aladna is often described as one of the more outrageous locations in the Marvel comic books so it would make sense that its people would have a flamboyant style to match.

In the comics, Prince Yan initially asks for Carol Danvers’ help so he can get out of an engagement with Lila Cheney. During the wedding, Lila is challenged by another woman who wants to marry Yan. Carol fights in Lila’s place and wins, becoming Yan’s new bride.

For now, it is unclear whether Carol will continue to stay married to Prince Yan in “The Marvels”. However, Park Seo Joon’s character is expected to play a major role in the second “Captain Marvel” movie.

“The Marvels” is directed by Nia DaCosta and stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan. It will also feature Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon, and Samuel L. Jackson. In the upcoming sequel, Danvers, Rambeau, and Kamala team up after they begin swapping places with each other every time they use their powers.

“The Marvels” will hit theaters on November 10, 2023.

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Park Seo Joon Confirms Love for BTS, Dishes on How He Prepares For Difficult Acting Roles

He might be a movie star but Park Seo Joon is just like the rest of us. The star of “The Marvels” has just confirmed that he admires his fellow South Korean superstars. Park admitted his love for BTS and opened up about how he prepares for difficult acting roles.

Park Seo Joon Announces His Love for BTS

On October 14, the celebrated actor Park Seo Joon conducted an exclusive press conference in preparation for his highly-anticipated fan meeting as the brand ambassador for ‘IAM Worldwide’ in Manila, Philippines.

During the event, Park expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome he received from the moment he arrived at the airport. He shared that what he missed most about the country was the opportunity to meet his fans in person, highlighting the deep connection he has with his Filipino supporters.

During the Q&A with fans, the actor was asked what kind of music style he loved to listen to during a long drive. Not surprisingly, Park Seo Joon said, “I love BTS.” It’s an awesome response considering he previously worked with good friend and fellow Wooga Squad member Kim Taehyung aka BTS’s V in “Jinny’s Kitchen”.

While working with people he likes should be easy, not all of Park Seo Joon’s projects are a walk in the park. The “Dream” star was also how he prepares for a role which would mean understanding a character. Park’s response was thoughtful and insightful.

“If we were to talk about this, I think we need a lot of time,” he said. “Let’s say, for example, I received the role of a 35-year-old doctor. In the scenario itself, I only get to check that he’s already a doctor, but for me, as an actor, it’s my responsibility to try to think about what caused this or how he became a doctor and what he went through.”

“I will try my best to take all the information I can get from that,” Park continued. “However, when I see some missing spots, as an actor, I think it’s my responsibility to fill them up myself.”

Park Seo Joon is currently set to debut as Prince Yan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe sequel “The Marvels”, which will hit theaters on November 10, 2023.

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Look: ‘The Marvels’ Releases Character Poster for Park Seo Joon

Marvel Studios releases the character posters for 'The Marvels.' Credit: Twitter/Marvel Studios

The highly-anticipated Hollywood debut of South Korean actor Park Seo Joon is almost here! On Monday, October 16, Marvel Studios released the character posters for the lead cast of The Marvels.

Among those featured were Seo Joon’s character Prince Yan. Interestingly, this marks the first time for Marvel Studios to confirm the role of Seo Joon in the film. 

In the poster, the actor appeared regal wearing a maroon top while sporting long hair. 

The Marvels will revolve around Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers, Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan, and Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeua teaming up to save the universe together.

Samuel L. Jackson is also confirmed to reprise his role as Nick Fury. Serving as a sequel to the 2019 film Captain Marvel, The Marvels will premiere on November 10.

Park Seo Joon in ’The Marvels’ 

Seo Joon’s involvement in the movie was first confirmed in September 2021, but his agency Awesome ENT declined to comment about his role in the film. 

Although several teasers have already been released for The Marvels, the Korean star only made brief appearances on them. But fans have long been hypothesizing that he will be playing Prince Yan of Aldana, a love interest of Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers. 

In the Marvels comics, Carol went to the planet Aldana to help Prince Yan get out of an arranged marriage, only for her to end up as his bride. 

In a previous interview with The Guardian, Seo Joon has opened up about his participation in The Marvels movie. 

“When I first heard that the Marvel Cinematic Universe wanted to speak with me, I couldn’t believe it. I actually couldn’t believe it,” he was quoted as saying. 

Additionally, Seo Joon revealed that he felt nervous at first since he had no prior experience filming a Hollywood film. But he said that the cast and crew were “helpful and welcoming” when he was working on his scenes. 

He is the third Korean actor to star in a Marvel movie, following Claudia Kim and Ma Dong Seok. 

In terms of his Korean projects, Park is known for his roles in Itaewon Class, She Was Pretty, Fight For My Way, What’s  Wrong with Secretary Kim, and Dream.

Featured image: Marvel Studios releases the character posters for ‘The Marvels.’ Credit: Twitter/Marvel Studios

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Watch: BTS’ V, Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Shik in ‘Jinny’s Kitchen’ Spin-off Teaser

Cast members in the teaser of spin-off 'Visiting God of Communication: Jinny's Kitchen.' Credit: YouTube/Channel Fullmoon

Business is open again! The cast of variety show Jinny’s Kitchen reunites in its spin-off series Visiting God of Communication: Jinny’s Kitchen. 

On Wednesday, September 27, Channel Fullmoon released the teaser for its highly-anticipated spin-off. 

In the one-minute teaser, BTS’s V, Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Shik, Jung Yu Mi and Lee Seo Jin were seen strengthening their teamwork. The cast members participated  in a series of recreation activities and games.

For those unfamiliar, the six cast members already took part in Jinny’s Kitchen. It is a popular reality show created by producer Na Yeong Seok or Na PD.

In the said series, Lee Seo Jin acted as the CEO of the restaurant. Meanwhile, actress Jung Yu Mi was appointed as the Director while actor Park Seo Joon was the General Manager. Lastly, actor Choi Woo Shik and Kim Taehyung of BTS complete the cast as interns. 

What we know about Visiting God of Communication

First, the teaser kicked off with the production crew receiving an anonymous phone call. Then,  an undisclosed employee reported: “It seems like the boss is not interested in his employees anymore.” Notably, Na PD mentioned that the team did not seem to communicate well.

With the situation arising, CEO Seo Jin hilariously interrogates the team to know who filed the report. Intern Woo Shik adds to the tension by asking, “Who is it?”

The teaser only gets funnier as the cast tries to resolve the problem by having a team-building activity. There, Seo Jin, Yu Mi, Seo Joon, Woo Shik and V got chaotic as they played Jegi Chagi, group skipping, and some indoor games.

With Na PD’s admirable background in producing shows full of wit and entertainment, fans are excited to see what will happen in the Jinny’s Kitchen spin-off. Some of his famous works include 2 Days & 1 Night, New Journey to The West and the Youtube program Game Caterers.

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To those unaware, Jinny’s Kitchen is a spin-off itself of Na PD’s other reality show Youn’s Kitchen which had two seasons. In the original series, only Seo Jin, Yu Mi, and Seo Joon were part of the cast.

Then for Jinny’s Kitchen, Woo Shik and V joined the culinary crew as interns. There, the cast opened a food restaurant in the city of Bacalar in Mexico, to offer Korean cuisine to the customers.

With the cast’s charming chemistry in the show, fans are much more excited for the upcoming spin-off.

Visiting God of Communication: Jinny’s Kitchen is set to premiere on October 12. As of writing, there are no specific details released yet on whether it will be a whole season or just a single episode.

Featured image: Cast members in the teaser of spin-off ‘Visiting God of Communication: Jinny’s Kitchen.’ Credit: YouTube/Channel Fullmoon

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Watch: Park SEO Joon Briefly Appears in New “The Marvels” Trailer

We’re one step closer to seeing South Korean actor Park Seo Joon’s highly-anticipated Hollywood debut. 

Marvel Studios released on Friday, July 21, the main trailer for The Marvels, its upcoming sequel to the 2019 film Captain Marvel. 

The movie sees Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers, Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan, and Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeua team up to save the universe together. Samuel L. Jackson is also confirmed to reprise his role as Nick Fury. 

In the newly-released clip, Park once again makes a brief appearance — this time, as a dance partner for Larson’s Carol Danvers. 

It can be recalled that Marvel Studios already released a short teaser for the movie in April, wherein fans were able to get a first look at Park’s character. There, he’s seen sporting a shoulder-length hairstyle and engaging in a battle cry. 

While Marvel Studios has yet to confirm Park’s role in the movie, fans have been hypothesizing that he will be playing Prince Yan of Aldana, a love interest of Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers. 

In the Marvels comics, Carol went to the planet Aldana to help Prince Yan get out of an arranged marriage, only for her to end up as his bride. 

In an interview with The Guardian, the Korean actor opened up how it’s like working with Marvel Studios. 

“When I first heard that the Marvel Cinematic Universe wanted to speak with me, I couldn’t believe it. I actually couldn’t believe it,” he was quoted as saying. 

Park also added that the other cast members and crew helped him find his footing in the Hollywood film. “I did feel some nerves at first. But everyone was so helpful and welcoming that I was able to find my feet really quickly,” he said. 

Park’s involvement in the movie was first confirmed in September 2021, but his agency Awesome ENT also declined to comment about Park’s role in the film. He is the third Korean actor to star in a Marvel movie, following Claudia Kim and Ma Dong Seok. 

Park is known for his roles in Korean projects such as Itaewon Class, She Was Pretty, Fight For My Way, What’s  Wrong with Secretary Kim, and Dream.

Featured image: Marvel Studios’ YouTube

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IU and Park Seo Joon’s ‘Dream’ Movie Tops South Korean Box Office

Park Seo Joon and IU are proving that they are a pairing made in box office heaven. “Dream”, the duo’s sports comedy feature, just topped the South Korean box office. The Lee Byeong Heon movie is now the first film to manage the feat in less than 50 days.

‘Dream’ Wins Big At The South Korean Box Office

Korea JoonAng Daily reports “Dream” is the first South Korean movie to land at the top of the box office in 50 days. The comedy-drama premiered on April 26, 2023, and was attended by 93,417 people on its first day alone.

By April 29, the movie reached 484,491 admissions and grossed USD$3,467,888. It is currently the sixth highest-grossing South Korean film in 2023. With that in mind, “Dream” is well on its way to becoming the biggest movie of the year.

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“Dream” is directed by Lee Byeong Heon and follows Yoon Hong-dae (Park Seo Joon), a football player who receives a disciplinary provision. As punishment, he is tasked with coaching the national football team of homeless people for the Homeless World Cup. Yoon meets Lee So Min (IU), an aspiring director working on a documentary about the team.

IU Discusses Working On New Film With Park Seo Joon

IU previously opened up about working on the film, admitting she wanted to play a different character.

“It was about four years ago when I first received the script. At that time, I had a strong thirst for [taking on] a bright character because I had done a few dark characters with lots of backstories in a row. I couldn’t help but be attracted to the character So Min,” IU said.

 

She also opened up about working with Park Seo Joon.

“I had high expectations for filming together [with Park Seo Joon],” IU said. “Park Seo Joon is a flexible and quick-witted actor. We started filming with some nervousness without having talked much in private, but it was rather comfortable once filming started. Since the relationship between So Min and Hong Dae is not so good, I think a little bit of nervousness helped.”

“Dream” is currently screening in theaters across South Korea.

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IU Opens Up About Lee Jong Suk as a ‘Supportive’ Boyfriend

IU is finally opening up about her relationship with Lee Jong Suk. The “Strawberry Moon” singer confirmed that the “Big Mouth” actor is a supportive boyfriend. She also discussed the true reason why she chose to work on her new film “Dream”. In addition to that, the multi-hyphenated artist spoke about filming scenes with co-star Park Seo Joon.

IU Discusses Her Relationship With Lee Jong Suk

Lee Ji-eun is currently promoting “Dream” ahead of its premiere. During one interview, she addressed photos taken during her recent concert where Lee Jong Suk was wearing IU merchandise. The 29-year-old actress revealed that her boyfriend got the same merchandise as other concert-goers.

“He came to the concert, and those items are what we distributed to all those who came to the concert. It wasn’t a special gift for Lee Jong Suk or anything, but it got a lot of spotlight,” she said.

IU confessed her surprise that people were so interested in her relationship with Lee Jong Suk.

“I’m surprised that [so many people] show interest in my relationship and cheer me on a lot. I think fondly and quietly keeping this relationship going is the best way to repay that love,” she said.

Here’s Why IU Chose To Work on ‘Dream’

The “Eight” singer also revealed why she accepted her latest project.

“It was about four years ago when I first received the script. At that time, I had a strong thirst for [taking on] a bright character because I had done a few dark characters with lots of backstories in a row. I couldn’t help but be attracted to the character So Min,” IU said.

She then discussed how Park Seo Joon made it easy to work on “Dream”.

“I had high expectations for filming together [with Park Seo Joon],” IU said. “Park Seo Joon is a flexible and quick-witted actor. We started filming with some nervousness without having talked much in private, but it was rather comfortable once filming started. Since the relationship between So Min and Hong Dae is not so good, I think a little bit of nervousness helped.”

“Dream” is directed by Lee Byeong-heon and follows Yoon Hong-dae (Park), a football player, who receives a disciplinary provision. As punishment, he is tasked with coaching the national football team of homeless people for the Homeless World Cup. The film hits theaters on April 26, 2023.

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Park Seo Joon Debuts as Prince Yan in ‘The Marvels’ Trailer

Park Seo Joon is ready for his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut. The “Itaewon Class” star appeared briefly in the new trailer for “The Marvels.” The teaser offers a glimpse at Park as Prince Yan of Aladna, who has a special connection to Carol Danvers!

Park Seo Joon Roars Into Action In New ‘The Marvels’ Trailer

Marvel Studios dropped the first trailer for “The Marvels” on April 12, 2023. The teaser opens with Monica Rambeau on a mission when she suddenly switches places with Kamala Khan. However, this isn’t the only major switch as Carol Danvers ends up in Kamala’s room.

“The Marvels” will bring together the three MCU heroes as they figure out the strange connection between them. Carol, Monica, and Kamala will also encounter new villains like the new Kree Accuser Dar-Benn. The movie will also feature Carol’s comic book groom Prince Yan of Aladna, who is played by Park Seo Joon.

In the Marvel comics, Carol went to the planet Aladna to help Prince Yan get out of an arranged marriage. After a complicated situation where she finally becomes his bride, Carol gives the prince the right to choose who he wants to marry.

Prince Yan appears briefly in the trailer but Park Seo Joon’s appearance was enough for fans. People are excited to see the “What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim” actor in a major Hollywood film.

“The Marvels” will also star Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan. It will bring back Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and introduce Zawe Ashton as the villainous Dar-Benn.

Catch Park Seo Joon in “The Marvels” when the film hits theaters on November 10, 2023. In the meantime, Park appears in the TV show “Jinny’s Kitchen” with fellow Wooga Squad members “Parasite” actor Choi Woo-shik and BTS’ V (Kim Taehyung).

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