Ryu Seung-ryong and Ha Ji-won team up for the first time in the family noir 'Bi-gwang' this September

The First-Ever On-Screen Meeting of Ryu Seung-ryong and Ha Ji-won

Actors Ryu Seung-ryong and Ha Ji-won will face each other on screen for the first time since their debuts. The distributor, Playgram, has confirmed the release date for the film 'Bikwang,' starring Ryu Seung-ryong and Ha Ji-won, as September 2nd.

Ryu Seung-ryong, a box-office guarantee representing the Korean screen, meets Ha Ji-won, an actress with irreplaceable charisma, in a single work. This combination, which provides a sense of reliability through the names of these two top stars alone, is drawing intense attention from the film industry.

The film 'Bikwang' tells the story of Jung-gu and Nam-mi, a top star couple who lived glamorous lives but fall into ruin in an instant due to the unexpected appearance of their daughter, Dong-ju, and subsequently do everything in their power to save their daughter who has become embroiled in a massive incident. It is a traditional 'family noir' that depicts the poignant and intense solidarity of those who fall from the most glamorous places to the lowest depths, clinging to each other to survive in moments of crisis.

Ryu Seung-ryong Transforms from a Top Baseball Player to a Desperate Father

Ryu Seung-ryong takes on the role of 'Jung-gu,' who once enjoyed fame as the greatest baseball player of his era but falls into the abyss due to an unexpected incident. Having proven his wide acting spectrum by leading 10-million-viewer hits, he will showcase the image of a desperate father who charges forward without hesitation to save his daughter in this work. His signature bold action and heavy emotional acting are deeply embedded in the character of Jung-gu.

Ha Ji-won's Radical Transformation into a Celebrity Struggling for Livelihood

Ha Ji-won portrays 'Nam-mi,' who falls from being an unrivaled top star to a celebrity struggling for survival overnight. Having built a solid filmography by spanning across melodrama, action, and period dramas, she reveals the human desperation and raw charm hidden behind the glamour. The core of the film is the acting synergy that Ryu Seung-ryong and Ha Ji-won, who have never met in the same work before, will emit through their radical relationship as a 'fallen couple.'

A Family Lineup Completed by Kim Si-a, Kim Hae-sook, Kim Sun-young, and Kim Young-min

Kim Si-a, who announced the birth of a genius child actor through the film 'Miss Baek,' has been cast as 'Dong-ju,' the key to the couple's downfall and resurgence. Kim Si-a has teased a more mature performance than her previous work.

Korea's top character actress Kim Hae-sook joins to provide weight to the drama. Additionally, Kim Sun-young, known for her unique acting, and Kim Young-min, known for his stable acting skills, appear on screen as a special family united to protect Dong-ju.

A Dramatic Noir Born from the Meeting of Director Lee Ji-won's Screenplay and Direction

The directing baton is held by Lee Ji-won, who was recognized for her heavy social messages and delicate directing in the 2018 film 'Miss Baek.' Director Lee personally took charge of both the screenplay and direction for this film. It is expected that a dramatic noir, unique to Director Lee's sensory yet heart-wrenching style, will be born. 'Bikwang,' releasing on September 2nd, captures the intense acting transformations of Ryu Seung-ryong and Ha Ji-won.