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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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‘Concrete Utopia’ Selected as Korea’s Entry for Oscars’ Best International Film Race

Park Seo joon in a still from the film 'Concrete Utopia.' Credit: Instagram/Lotte Entertainment

Heads up, fans of Korean movies! The disaster-thriller movie Concrete Utopia is set to compete for the Best International Feature Film category at the 2024 Oscars.

Starring veteran actors Lee Byung Hun, Park Seo Joon and Park Bo Young, Concrete Utopia was chosen unanimously by a seven-judge panel from the Korean Film Council.

 “We wanted to select a film that feels Korean but is also geared towards the global standard, that strikes a good balance between artistic and mainstream, and that can appeal to the Academy Awards, which is often perceived as conservative,” the council said in a press release. 

What is ‘Concrete Utopia’ about? 

Directed by Eom Tae-hwa, the science-fiction drama follows the story of survivors of a massive earthquake. Additionally, the film is loosely based on the second part of the popular webtoon Joyful Outcast. In which the second part is titled Pleasant Neighbors.

With Hwang Goong Apartment only the building left standing in the heart of Seoul, the characters are forced to expose their desires as they struggle for survival. Despite the leadership of Kim Young Tak, played by Our Blues actor Lee Byung Hun, the group disputes their different beliefs.

With this intriguing plot, the judges expounded on their reason for choosing Concrete Utopia. “At a time when global recession and natural disasters are hitting every corner of the globe, Concrete Utopia features not heroes, but ordinary people trying to survive,” they said. 

Only one film can be submitted in the Academy’s International Feature Film per country in each year. For Korea’s top two finalists for the submission, Concrete Utopia competed alongside black-comedy drama film Cobweb. 

As for the final nominees for the Best International Feature Film Category, it will be revealed on January 23, 2024. Meanwhile, the 96th Academy Awards will be held on March 10, 2024. 

Notably, South Korea has bagged its very first Oscars with Bong Joon Ho’s critically acclaimed Parasite in 2020. In total, the film took home four awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best International Feature Film, and Best Original Screenplay.

Additionally, Parasite also marked its name in history as it became the first non-English film to win Oscars’ Best Picture.

Featured image: Park Seo joon in a still from the film ‘Concrete Utopia.’ Credit: Instagram/Lotte Entertainment

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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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