Lee Sun-bin, Park Ji-hwan, and Bae Hyun-sung begin filming for the movie 'Taste of Prison'

The Fall of an Elite Chef: A Twist Story Beginning in a Prison Kitchen

Jessica, a star chef known for her perfectionism and sharp tongue, finds herself reporting to a prison kitchen overnight. The film 'Taste of Prison' depicts the story of an elite chef, who has only followed traditional culinary courses, being thrown into the extreme environment of a prison. The core of the work lies in the food created by inmates using extraordinary ingredients within the bleak prison setting. It is a comedy genre that captures a pleasant culinary rehabilitation journey through cooking.

The production company Jupiter Film announced on July 6th that the film 'Taste of Prison' has entered full-scale filming. Directed by Kim Gu-jung, the production announced the news by releasing still cuts from the script reading session. The production crew, currently filming, expressed their intention to complete the shoot with safety as their top priority.

Lee Sun-bin, Park Ji-hwan, and Bae Hyun-sung: A Combination of Unique Leads

Actress Lee Sun-bin takes on the role of the protagonist, Jessica. The key watching point is the unexpected charm that the fastidious chef, who has only followed an elite path, will show in the prison environment. Lee Sun-bin stated, "I am looking forward to the time I will spend with 'Taste of Prison.' I want to proceed with filming without any issues and look forward to the day I can present it to the audience in theaters."

Park Ji-hwan, who faces off against her, plays Jeong-bae, the leader of Cell 3. While constantly clashing with Jessica, Jeong-bae is a character who creates amazing food using mysterious ingredients. Park Ji-hwan shared his determination, saying, "It feels like going on a pleasant trip with a great director and wonderful colleagues. I will do my best in my acting."

Bae Hyun-sung has joined as Su-hyeon, the newcomer of Cell 3. Bae Hyun-sung plays a 'Gen Z' chef with a natural culinary sense. Bae Hyun-sung said, "I am happy and excited to be with senior actors in such a great work. I will do my best to deliver pleasant energy to the audience, just like delicious food."

From Park Young-gyu to Lee Bong-ryeon: A Solid Ensemble of Supporting Cast

The lineup of supporting actors is also thick. Actor Park Young-gyu appears as No-ja, the spiritual pillar of Cell 3 and a coffee master. Although Park Young-gyu recently experienced his footage being edited in the Korean version of director Na Hong-jin's film 'HOPE,' he meets the audience through this work. Cho Bok-rae takes on the role of Yong-tak, a blustering con artist, adding fun to the drama.

Cho Dong-in appears as Gi-chul, an economic criminal, and Lee Sang-jin plays Seong-yeol, Jessica's long-time friend and a restaurant representative. Lee Bong-ryeon completes the character ensemble by playing Sun-young, Jessica's older sister and a figure of love-hate.

Director Kim Gu-jung's Directing and the Filming Site

Director Kim Gu-jung, in charge of directing, has a history of winning the Excellence Award at the Seoul Short Film Festival for the short film 'A Mother's Love is Endless' and the Seonjae Award at the Busan International Film Festival for 'Sham, Hard Romance.' Director Kim stated, "As great actors and staff have gathered, I will approach this with a grateful heart and a joyful attitude. Above all, I will do my utmost to ensure safety and look forward to the day we can meet the audience after successfully completing the filming."