Seventeen Jun, Standing Shoulder to Shoulder with Jackie Chan and Tony Leung... 'The Stormy Chase' to Release in Korea on September 20

Seventeen member Jun (Moon Jun-hwi) meets Korean audiences through the movie 'The Stormy Chase'. His agency Pledis Entertainment and distributor D Station announced on the 22nd that the release date for 'The Stormy Chase' in Korea is set for September 20. The trap poster released alongside evokes a sense of tension as if a shootout is about to occur, raising expectations for the work.

High-Tech Crime vs Elite Surveillance Team, Breathless Chase

'The Stormy Chase' is an action crime blockbuster depicting the confrontation between a criminal organization that steals billions by penetrating advanced surveillance networks and an elite surveillance team tracking them. Jun plays the key member of the criminal organization 'Quantum Group', Hu Feng, hinting at a strong presence. He completed the screen synergy with veteran actors like Jackie Chan (Cheng Long) and Tony Leung (Liang Zhaohui).

Chinese Box Office Success & Cannes Market Attention... Expanding Global Interest

This film was released in China on August 16, attracting 6.3 million viewers in just two days, securing the top spot at the local box office. It was previously showcased at the 78th Cannes Film Festival Film Market in May, drawing attention from buyers in Asia, Europe, and Latin America. With the confirmation of its Korean release, interest is focused on whether the global response will lead to a box office momentum in domestic theaters.

Jun's Action Transformation, Real Power Based on Boxing

Jun embodies both the calmness and explosiveness of his character through boxing-based action. Director Larry Yang commented on him, saying, "He has limitless potential and is a dedicated actor," while the Southern Daily of China described him as an "emerging action star," stating that the mere appearance of 'Quantum Group' members leaves a strong impression on the audience.

From Child Actor Awards to Latest Works, Expanding Filmography

Jun appeared in the 2006 film 'The Wild Dog' and won the Best Newcomer Award at the Hong Kong Film Directors' Guild the following year, becoming the first Chinese child actor to be nominated for the Best New Actor category at the 27th Hong Kong Film Awards. In 2023, he won the Popularity Award at the Asia Content Awards & Global OTT Awards at the Busan International Film Festival for the youth romance drama 'Exclusive Fairy Tale (独家童话)', and has since broadened his acting spectrum by challenging himself in the fantasy comedy period drama 'Cloud Return to Joy (云归喜事)'.

Alongside Seventeen World Tour, K-Pop & Film IP Synergy

He is also actively continuing group activities with Seventeen. After performing at the 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN INCHEON' at Incheon Asiad Main Stadium on September 12-13, he will continue with shows at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong on September 27-28, five cities in North America in October, and a four-dome tour in Japan from November to December. Attention is drawn to whether the combination of K-Pop's global fandom and action blockbusters will positively impact box office success.

'The Stormy Chase' will be released in Korea on September 20.