Rising Star Kasamatsu Sho Joins the Movie 'Wave' Starring Byun Yo-han and Lee Som... Anticipation for Acting Chemistry

Japanese rising star Kasamatsu Sho joins the Korean movie 〈Wave〉 and will collaborate with Byun Yo-han and Lee Som. According to the film industry, Kasamatsu Sho has recently confirmed his appearance and has entered the full pre-production stage, where he is expected to make a special appearance as a key character that has a decisive impact on the main narrative.

The movie 〈Wave〉 is a drama film depicting the hidden secrets of a historic ancestral house in Andong, Gyeongbuk, and the conflicts of the siblings at its center. Directed by Kim Sun-kyung, this is her feature film debut, and it is expected to deeply explore the closed nature of the Korean setting and the hidden human desires within it.

Kasamatsu Sho Holds the 'Key' in the Sibling Narrative of Byun Yo-han and Lee Som

The central axis of the work is played by the talented actors Byun Yo-han and Lee Som, who portray siblings. Actor Kim Jun-han also joins as a major role, completing a solid lineup. Kasamatsu Sho is expected to play a role that creates tension among them, showcasing a brief but intense presence. In particular, how he performs in Korean and the synergy he shows with Korean actors is highlighted as a key point of interest in this work.

Kasamatsu Sho is a familiar face to Korean fans, having appeared in Netflix's movie 〈Good News〉 and the domestic drama 〈Model Taxi 3〉. He is considered a 'rising star' in Japan, and through the emotionally rich 〈Wave〉, he is expanding his activities, leading to the establishment of a global lineup in a Korea-Japan collaboration.

Crank-in Scheduled for the First Half of 2026... Targeting Domestic and International Film Festivals

The production team is currently ramping up final preparations, including location checks in Andong, aiming for crank-in in the first half of 2026. After filming, they plan to meet audiences by participating in major domestic and international film festivals and theatrical releases starting next year.

The meeting of Korea's traditional background and the fresh energy of Japanese actors in 〈Wave〉 raises anticipation for what kind of waves it will create in theaters in 2026.