The much-awaited film "Dog Days" has found a new lead star after Kim Seon Ho was removed from the cast lineup.
Lee Hyun Woo is reportedly taking the place of the "Start-Up" star in his supposed movie debut.
Lee Hyun Woo Stars in 'Dog Days' + Replacing Kim Seon Ho?
An exclusive report by a media outlet states that the "The Beauty Inside" star confirmed his appearance after being courted as one of the main cast.
Apart from the actor, "Dog Days" cast also boasts a roster of South Korea's top actors and actresses, starting with the Oscar winner Youn Yuh Jung.
Yoo Hae Jin, Kim Yoon Jin, "Move to Heaven" Tang Jun Sang, "SKY Castle" star Kim Seo Hyung and Daniel Henney have also confirmed their appearance in the forthcoming film.
Although their roles have not yet been announced, some reports noted that Lee Hyun Woo, who is set to star in the upcoming Korean remake of "Money Heist," took over the role that was initially set for the 35-year-old star.
At the height of Kim Seon Ho's controversy, media outlets noted that the actor will not appear in his upcoming projects, one of which is "Dog Days."
On October 20, the movie's production company, JK Film, confirmed that they would be replacing the "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" star due to a slew of controversies he was facing at the time.
"It's a bit burdensome to keep going [with Kim Seon Ho] because it's the role of a romantic couple. We have spoken with the agency, decided to replace him, and are taking the necessary steps," a representative mentioned as cited by an outlet.
Helmed by director Kim Deok Min, "Dog Days" depicts the lives of people working at a veterinary hospital and their heartwarming stories involving their special friends.
The upcoming film is slated to begin its production this December 2021.
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Kim Seon Ho Replaced by Ahn Bo Hyun in New Film' 2 O'Clock Date'
Following the news regarding his supposed debut film, production company Filmmaker R&K confirmed the lead stars of the upcoming rom-com movie.
They announced that Girls' Generation's YoonA and Ahn Bo Hyun will now headline the cast.
According to an outlet, the production company was impressed by the singer-actor's performance in "Miracle: Letters to the President" and her 2017 film "Confidential Assignment.
The same goes for the rising star who recently made waves after playing the role of Jeon Pil Do in Netflix's "My Name."
Despite the sudden changes in Kim Seon Ho's upcoming movies, fans would still get to see the actor on the big screen with the much-awaited release of "Sad Tropics."
Directed by Park Hoon Jung, the genius behind the 2017 movie "V.I.P" and "Night in Paradise," it follows the story of a boy raised by a Korean father and a Filipino mother and his dream of becoming a professional boxer.
"Sad Tropics" cast includes Go Ah Ra, Kim Tae Joo and Kim Kang Woo.
