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Jung Woo-sung cast in Joseon-era action film The Hit List
Jung Woo-sung has been cast in The Hit List, an upcoming South Korean film.
He will play Han Myeong-hoe, a powerful politician during the Joseon Dynasty, which lasted from 1392 to 1910.
Han is portrayed as a key aide to King Sejo who rises to power through ruthless tactics.
The story turns as people seek revenge after Han takes everything from them.
The production companies describe the movie as a hard-boiled, action-packed historical film.
The film is based on a webtoon of the same name; no release date is given.
Jung Woo-sung will play Joseon politician Han Myeong-hoe in the historical action film “The Hit List.”
The film is based on a webtoon and follows people seeking revenge against Han after he takes everything from them.
The production team announced additional cast members on November 5, joining previously confirmed actors Jung Sung Il and Wi Ha Joon.
The film has recently started filming and is aiming for a theatrical release in 2027.
- Who
- Jung Woo-sung stars as Han Myeong-hoe, alongside Jung Sung Il, Wi Ha Joon and other cast members.
- What
- A webtoon-based historical action film about revenge against Han Myeong-hoe.
- When
- The additional cast was announced on November 5, 2026. A theatrical release is planned for 2027.
- Where
- The story is set in the Joseon Dynasty. The filming location is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Filming for “Sal Saeng Bu,” also called “The Hit List,” began.
The production team announced additional cast members for the film.
The film is aiming for a theatrical release.
- Lead actor
- Jung Woo-sung
- Character
- Han Myeong-hoe, a powerful Joseon politician
- Additional cast
- Jung Sung Il, Wi Ha Joon, Baek Yoon Sik, Park Ji Hwan and others
- Filming
- Recently began
- Planned release
- Theatrical release in 2027