The release of the film The Plot was just confirmed by Next Entertainment World on April 22, 2024. This marks Kang Dong Won’s first film comeback in 2024. It’s also his return to the big screen after 8 months since the release of Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman (2023).
Unlike his previous films, which had comedic elements, this time Kang Dong Won will delve into a darker role. He’s joined by Lee Mu Saeng, Lee Mi Sook, Lee Hyun Wook, Tang Jun Sang, and more. Let’s delve into some key points about the Korean film The Plot:
1. The Plot is a crime-thriller film adapted from the Hong Kong movie Accident (2009), directed by Cheang Pou Soi.
2. In the Korean version, the director is Lee Yo Sub, known for his work on The Queen of Crime (2016).
3. Kang Dong Won portrays the main character, Young Il, the leader and mastermind behind a group of assassins.
4. Young Il is nicknamed “the designer” because he orchestrates murders to appear as accidents.
5. Alongside Young Il, the group includes Jackie (Lee Mi Sook), Wol Cheon (Lee Hyun Wook), and Jeom Man (Tang Joon Sang).
6. Additionally, the film features Lee Mu Saeng, Kim Hong Fa, Kim Shin Rock, Jung Eun Chae, and Lee Dong Hwi.
7. The Plot is set to premiere on May 29, 2024, in South Korean cinemas, over two years after filming wrapped in February 2022.
The announcement of the screening schedule for The Plot came with the release of posters and teasers. However, there’s uncertainty regarding international screenings. Let’s wait for further updates, shall we?