Kang Dong-won as delivery boy on the run in remake of Japanese film
by tineybeanie
Fast becoming one of the most prolific actors of his generation, Kang Dong-won (Violent Prosecutor) is considering adding yet another film to his busy schedule. This time, he’s up to be the main lead in Golden Slumber, a mystery-thriller Korean remake of a Japanese movie by the same name. It’ll be his seventh time working with production company ZipCinema, with whom he has created some of his most notable films including Jeon Woo-chi and Black Priests. He and ZipCinema’s CEO Lee Yoo-jin are known to be close, after having worked together on numerous projects.
Golden Slumber is about an ordinary delivery boy who becomes involved in a huge conspiracy. He is framed for the assassination of the new prime minister during his inaugural parade. Kang Dong-won will play the delivery boy who goes on the run while trying to clear his name by finding out who is ultimately behind the ruthless death of the influential politician. The director of this remake film will be Noh Dong-seok, who is most known for Boys of Tomorrow, starring Yoo Ah-in.
I’m convinced Kang Dong-won must’ve stolen Hermione’s time-turner. How else would he find the time to fit in all of his projects? He started 2016 off with blockbuster hit Violent Prosecutor, which still holds the title of second highest grossing film of the year in Korea. In November, his fantasy movie Hidden Time is being released, followed by his crime thriller Master in December. Currently, he has already signed on to do two other movie projects: the dystopian-reality film Jin-roh: The Wolf Brigade and the melodrama Burning.
According to his agency, he is tentatively planning to start filming Golden Slumber first, then Burning and Jin-roh afterwards. The final casting rounds for Golden Slumber are set to finish later this year, and filming is planned to start at the beginning of next year.
Via Herald Pop
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1 Miky
September 29, 2016 at 3:08 PM
Damn,he sure is an workaholic,not that i mind,so many more films to see him in...The movie sounds intretsing,hope it will deliver a good thriller...
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2 gaeinalee
September 29, 2016 at 3:09 PM
Now, where to call to ask him to deliver something to me? Promise, I won't frame him on anything illegal or criminal. Just, you know, consensual.. ^^
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3 JumiNeutchi
September 29, 2016 at 3:20 PM
After watching Violent & The Priests now I know why he's a prominent actor. Truly the guy is amazing at what he does. But honestly does he ever catch a break though lol not that I mind.
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4 JumiNeutchi
September 29, 2016 at 3:24 PM
One more thing, has he not completed his military service yet? I wonder.
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Katherine
September 29, 2016 at 3:32 PM
Kang Dong Won has already completed his military service (2010 - 2012).
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alua
September 29, 2016 at 3:33 PM
He already completed it. He's an '81er.
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Purrpal
September 29, 2016 at 5:04 PM
Oppa does have a baby face, hehe.
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5 spazmo
September 29, 2016 at 3:53 PM
please come back to the small screen!!!!!
<3 kang dong won....
but of course i'll watch the movie, also.
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Hayley
September 29, 2016 at 9:52 PM
I want him back on the small screen so badly! I've got a major love affair going on with that man and 90-120 mins every 6 months or so is not enough :(
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6 blo
September 29, 2016 at 4:48 PM
Now I want to watch Duelist again...
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7 Purrpal
September 29, 2016 at 5:05 PM
Surprise, surprise. Oppa has a million film projects lined up. In other words, we're not seeing him in dramaland anytime soon :'(
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8 meme
September 29, 2016 at 5:06 PM
NOOOO!
i don't approve this why the need of remake i wish he will
reject the offer please don't make it happen
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9 Sir pawcelot
September 29, 2016 at 5:49 PM
Oppa, did you get involved with a loan shark? You need to take a rest too....
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10 deyaa
September 29, 2016 at 7:27 PM
when a movie is released means that the filming had finished like 5-6 months before. Violent prosecutor had finished filming middle of last year, and Hidden Time finish early of this year. Another move of him release in December is Master with LBH is finish also early this year...or around may - june.
so his project in hand now is Golden Slumber, Burning and Jin roh. he even has to rejected the fifth colomn (replace by Jungwoo).
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sowveb
September 30, 2016 at 1:56 AM
they still filming Master.
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11 royal
September 29, 2016 at 8:22 PM
When will my wish to see him on dramas come true? I want some Kang Dongwon weekly dose. ;_;
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12 dree
September 29, 2016 at 10:53 PM
Can we flood the Tvn website with requests /pleadings. They lured Jeon Do Yeon back to dramas...I'm pretty sure they can lure him back too with something tasty.
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13 katara
September 30, 2016 at 5:48 AM
Loooooooove this guy. He's talented and enigmatic.
I think I have watched every film and drama he's in. Can't wait for more KDW..
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14 Sancheezy
September 30, 2016 at 6:35 AM
Oh I remember this movie, isn't the original is with Masato Sakai?
he is a feat and the story of this movie is great
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15 haruka
September 30, 2016 at 7:53 AM
Ohh, I love Golden Slumber. I remember picking that movie randomly because I was run out of things to watch and so glad I did. Never a dull moment although it made me left hanging somewhere without explanation at some points. Casting Kang Dong-won for Sakai Masato's role does piqued my interest on how they going to set the tone for Korean audiences.
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16 thursdaynexxt
September 30, 2016 at 7:36 PM
Yeah, loved the original Golden Slumber too - a sleeper hit! kekeke
I also went in without any expectations or much clue about the storyline, but it's remained with me all this time!
Wonder how they'll pull off the Kill-O role?
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17 TheImprintOnMyNose
September 30, 2016 at 9:43 PM
He's too nice. I think doesn't know how to turn down a project. He did say in one of his interviews he was afraid that if he turns down this one movie it might not do well.lol
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