Confidential Assignment 2 appears serious in replicating success through its confirmed cast.
Returning for their roles are actors Hyun Bin, Yoo Hai Jin and Im Yoona. Adding firepower are confirmed appearances of Daniel Henney and Jin Seon Kyu. Released in 2017, Confidential Assignment decked box office success amassing over 7.81 million domestic viewership. It was sold to 42 territories, including the U.S. and several countries in Asia.
Confidential Assignment 2 treads on North Korean detective Lim Chul-ryeong (Hyun Bin), dispatched to South Korea to chase after a brutal and sophisticated criminal organization. South Korean detective Kang Jin-tae (Yoo Hae Jin) volunteered to be his partner again. It is a film about the unpredictable global cooperative investigation of South and North American detectives who have united for respective aims.
Role Reprisals
This might sound familiar for Crash Landing on You fans who fawned over Hyun Bin in his iconic and dreamy North Korean captain role. This time, he returns to the big screen as elite North Korean detective, Lim Chul-ryeong, who visits South Korea the second time around. He is expected to exude a more relaxed and humane charm with intense action frames that exceeds the predecessor.
Chameleon actor Yoo Hai Jin has proven his impeccable character grasp. From drama, comedy, action, to science fiction; he has captivated the audience through his unrivaled charm across varying genres. Claiming back the role of South Korean detective Kang Jin-tae, he got transferred to Cyber Investigation Unit by accident. He then volunteers to partner with Chul-ryeong.
Also returning for her sassy role as Jin-tae’s sister-in-law, Im Yoona continues her unchanging affection for Cheol-ryung. She has since dabbled to YouTuber activities. Yoona is going to show a greater presence and energy with her lively charm and acting.
New Characters
Marking his South Korean big screen return, Daniel Henney takes the role of an FBI agent who is chasing a North Korean criminal gang involved in global crime. The famed actor made a special appearance on film, Money, but his last film role in Korean soil is My Father in 2007.
After carving indelible portrayal in renowned American series, Criminal Minds, he is scheduled to appear in big-scale fantasy drama, Wheel of Time, produced by Amazon.
Rolling on projects, Jin Seon Kyu suits up to an almost invincible villain role as a leader of North Korean crime syndicate. HIs most recent projects are hit films such as Extreme Job, Svaha: The Sixth Finger and The Outlaws.
Helming the second installment of Confidential Assignment is director Lee Seok Hoon. Famed for his successful and balanced productions, he smoothly incorporates laughter, fun and emotion. His notable works include Dancing Queen, The Pirates and The Himalayas.
Filming of Confidential Assignment 2 commences in February 2021.
Source: news1
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