Director Jo Sung Hee set the bar high for sci-fi films after introducing the film "Space Sweepers."
Released in February 2021, the movie, which stars Song Jong Ki and Kim Tae Ri, gained an overwhelming response from the viewers. This is despite the surge of K-zombie-related contents, and at the height of COVID-19 cases.
"Spaces Sweepers," set in 2092, follows the journey of a space junk collector ship dubbed as "The Victory" and its crew. They are in search of a humanoid robot named Dorothy.
Interestingly, not only did the sci-fi film receive positive feedback but it also scored multiple awards in various ceremonies. Few of them include the Best Technical Award at the 2021 Korean Association Of Film Critics Awards, and Best Art Direction at the 30th annual Buil Film Awards.
In addition, "Space Sweepers" is also included at the top 20 Most-Mentioned K-Movies on Twitter globally, ranking fifth place.
With a slew of recognitions, Star News reported in May 2021 that Song Joong Ki's movie would be getting a sequel.
At the time, the film's VFX supervisors Jeong Seong Jin, and Jeong Cheol Min reportedly agreed to lead "Space Sweepers 2."
As the fans patiently wait for the high-anticipated sequel, here is what is keeping Song Joong Ki, Kim Tae Ri, and the other "Space Sweepers" cast busy this 2022.
Song Joong Ki
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The South Korean heartthrob took on the role of the genius pilot Tae Ho.
"Space Sweepers" is actually Song Joong Ki's comeback to the big screen, after the action war film "The Battleship Island."
This 2022, he is set to star in an upcoming film, "Bogotá: City of the Lost," which got halted by the pandemic. He will also return to the small screen with 2 K-dramas - "The Youngest Son of a Conglomerate" and "Arthdal Chronicles: Season 2."
Kim Tae Ri
The 31-year-old actress played The Victory's, Captain Jang.
After her stellar performance in "Space Sweepers," Kim Tae Ri is currently starring in the hit series "Twenty-Five Twenty-One" with Nam Joo Hyuk. She plays the role of fencing prodigy Na Hee Do.
In addition, she is also rumored to headline the upcoming K-drama "The Demon."
Park Ye Rin
Playing the role of Dorothy, Park Ye Rin wowed the viewers with her impressive acting skills.
Interestingly, "Space Sweepers" is her first lead role in the movie, as well as her big-screen debut.
After the sci-fi series, she appeared in various K-dramas such as "Sell Your Haunted House" in episode 8, and "Jirisan" as a shaman girl. Her last TV appearance was with "School 2021."
Jin Seon Kyu
This award-winning actor recently starred with Kim Nam Gil in "Through the Darkness."
He is set to return to the small screen with another upcoming K-drama, "Ransom," joining "The Call" star Jeon Jong Seo.
