Coach Yamato from 'Exit 8' Confirmed to Visit Korea on October 19!

Actor Coach Yamato, who plays the role of 'The Walking Man' in the highly anticipated film 'Exit 8' set to be released in Korea on October 22, has confirmed his visit to Korea on October 19 (Sunday). 'Exit 8' tells the story of a man trapped in an infinite loop in an underground passage, searching for the 8th exit while encountering bizarre phenomena in the repetitive corridors. This visit marks the second time following the successful conclusion of the 30th Busan International Film Festival in September, and he is expected to meet more audiences in Seoul, continuing the excitement before the release.

When the trailer for the film 'Exit 8', based on the game of the same name that has surpassed 1.9 million cumulative downloads worldwide (as of September 2025), was released, it garnered the hottest reactions. The one who received the most overwhelming response was Coach Yamato, who boasts a high synchronization rate as if he just jumped out of the game, receiving tremendous acclaim. Although he appears in the ordinary attire of a salaryman using the subway, his somewhat eerie expression as 'The Walking Man' is expected to amplify the extreme suspense.

Coach Yamato, who embodies 'The Walking Man' with an irreplaceable presence, is an actor who has built a solid acting foundation over more than 20 years on the theater stage, appearing in major works of Shakespeare. He has participated in weighty theatrical works such as 'Macbeth', 'Hamlet', and 'Richard III', as well as musicals like 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood', continuing to meet audiences on stage. He later expanded his media activities by appearing in the drama 'VIVANT' alongside Kazunari Ninomiya, who played 'The Wandering Man'. This time, through the film 'Exit 8', he is expected to leave a lasting impression on audiences worldwide as an actor. Coach Yamato will not only participate in various promotional activities for the film 'Exit 8' during his visit to Korea but will also have time to meet and communicate directly with Korean fans.