Kim Do Yeon of K-pop girl groups Weki Meki and IOI is set to make her big screen debut!
She will headline the film 18 Youth alongside Jeon So Min.
26 Company made the announcement on Thursday, August 10 by sharing photos from the project’s script reading.
The upcoming youth movie #18Youth led by #JeonSomin & #WekiMeki member #KimDoyeon has begun filming on 5 August.
The movie is about a cool teacher and a high school student who is bothered by her homeroom teacher.
To release in 2024. pic.twitter.com/ae1qAn1K5r
— K-Drama Handle (@kdramahandle) August 10, 2023
Additionally, the production company revealed that shooting for the film already started at a school in Cheongju on August 5.
According to Korean media, So Min will portray high school teacher Hee Joo while Do Yeon will act as Soon Jung.
What we know so far about the film
Based on the novel of the same name, 18 Youth will follow a popular high school teacher who is well-loved by her students for her unique educational approach. However, said approach is hated by her fellow educators.
Aside from her co-teachers, high school student Soon Jung is also annoyed by her teacher Hee Joo.
As for her role, So Min said: “I’ll do my best to portray the quirky yet charmingly friendly teacher.” Although known for her stints in variety shows Running Man and Sixth Sense, So Min also starred in series Cross and Top Star: U Back.
Meanwhile, Do Yeon shared that she’s “nervous and excited” since 18 Youth is her first movie. Do Yeon has previously appeared in series Short, Jirisan, and One the Woman.
[#김도연] 위키미키 김도연, '열여덟 청춘' 캐스팅…첫 스크린 도전
▶️ https://t.co/AlXrW7ultv#NEWS #열여덟청춘 #위키미키 #WekiMeki #KIMDOYEON pic.twitter.com/bvfUvg4k90— fantagio (@fantagiogroup) August 10, 2023
Moreover, Exy of K-pop group WJSN is also confirmed to be part of the cast. However, details about her character have yet to be revealed. Exy’s previous acting projects include Idol: The Coup and Urban Myths.
18 Youth is slated for a 2024 release.
Featured image: Weki Meki’s Kim Do Yeon will headline the film ’18 Youth.’ Credit: Twitter/FANTAGIO