It was confirmed that the movie "Friend 2" is to be filmed, and actor Yoo Ah In is thinking of joining as the main character.
Yoo Ah In was cast to be the hidden son of Jang Dong Gun, who was killed in the last movie. This is the first time in a year and two months, that he will be returning to the big screen.
A movie official said to Star Today "Yoo Ah In received a love call to join the movie as Jang Dong Gun's son, and after much thought, he has decided to join."
Yoo Oh Sung from the first movie is said to join the second movie. It still has not been decided how Jang Dong Gun will appear in the movie.
Director Kwak Kyung Taek will also be directing the second movie. It will be a story of the past story of the main characters of the first movie, and will continue after Joon Suk (Yoo Oh Sung) is released from prison in the movie.
The first movie was released in 2001 and is about four best friends from 1970 to 1990.