Veteran actor tied to 'Building Owner,' 3 years after Netflix's 'Narco-Saints'
Veteran actor Ha Jung-woo will star in a new series centered on crime and real estate, marking the actor's first dramatic role in three years, following Netflix’s sensational crime hit "Narco-Saints."
Ha is set to headline thriller series "Building Owner" with Jung Soo-jung — better known by her stage name Krystal of the K-pop group f(x) — reportedly in talks to join him.
Ha’s management agency, Walk House Company, confirmed the actor’s involvement, revealing he will portray Ki Soo-jong, a man who becomes a building owner under the weight of enormous debt. As financial pressures mount, Ki becomes involved in a kidnapping, as he desperately tries to safeguard both his family and his coveted property from ruin.
"Building Owner" will be directed by Yim Pil-sung, known for his work on the anthology film series "Persona," which featured IU, or Lee Ji-eun, in a multifaceted exploration of identity and artistry.
Ha's previous series, "Narco-Saints," amassed 128 million hours of viewing within its first 28 days and secured the top spot on Netflix’s global non-English series chart in the second week of its release. Before "Narco-Saints," Ha, who rarely takes up series, starred in the 2007 crime drama series "H.I.T." on MBC.
Looking ahead, Ha has a series of film releases coming up.
Ha stars in "Nocturnal," scheduled for release in cinemas on Feb. 5. Additionally, he both directed and stars in "Lobby," a film centered on the backroom dealings of golf course negotiations, to hits theaters in April.
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