Song Seung Heon is returning to the small screen, joining Kim Woo Bin and Esom for the new Netflix Kdrama.
After months of discussion, the South Korean star confirmed his appearance in the dystopian series titled "Black Knight."
Song Seung Heon will be 'Black Knight's' Villain
From his protagonist role on "Voice 4," Song Seung Heon will prove his diversity as an actor as he plays the Kdrama villain in "Black Knight."
Based on the webtoon of the same name, the upcoming Netflix series will take place in the future, the year 2071, when the world is caught up in a big crisis and pollution becomes the number one problem.
Due to the severe catastrophe, humans couldn't leave the house and if they did, they had to have respirators or gas masks.
As a result, they heavily rely on parcels through delivery drivers, known as knights.
Their job is to transport packages and protect people from thieves.
According to reports, Song Seung Heon will portray the Chun Myung Group CEO's only son named Ryu Seok.
Due to his father's status, he felt pressure to follow in his footsteps and was jealous of his achievements, resulting in cruelty.
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Meanwhile, Kim Woo Bin took on the role of the legendary delivery knight whom they call "5-8" and will be Song Seung Heon's top nemesis.
Interestingly, this will be one of the Hallyu star's comeback Kdrama this 2022 after his four-year hiatus due to his illness.
On the other hand, Esom will portray military intelligence major Seol Ah, who is connected with a refugee named refugee Sa Wol, played by Kang You Seok.
Apart from them, Kim Eui Sung, who worked with Esom in "Taxi Driver," will also join the cast, but no confirmation regarding his role.
"Black Knight" is helmed by "The World of Silence" and "Master" director Cho Ui Seok.
Interestingly, this will also be a reunion project between the director and Song Seung Heon after 20 years.
To recall, Cho Ui Seok's directorial debut was the mystery comedy movie "Make It Big," which stars the "Black Knight" villain with Kim Young Joon and Kwon Sang Woo.
Following the announcement of an additional cast, the Netflix series has not confirmed the target release date.
Song Seung Heon to Make a Comeback Movie
The 45-year-old actor's last Kdrama was "Voice 4" with Lee Ha Na, where he reprised his role as Detective Derek Cho.
Interestingly, fans would get to see the actor on the big screen with a new film.
Aside from Netflix's "Black Knight," he is in talks to headline the mystery thriller movie "The Hidden Face."
In November 2021, Song Seung Heon's agency, King Kong by Starship, confirmed that they received the offer and positively reviewed the role.
Besides the actor, Jo Bo Ah is also courted to play the female lead. Her agency, KeyEast, shared the same stance and positively reviewed the offer.
