WOODZ Makes Screen Debut... Director Park Se-young's New Work 'Slide Strum Mute' to Release on February 26

Solo musician WOODZ (Jo Seung-yeon) is making headlines with his first film challenge, the mystery short film 〈Slide Strum Mute〉, which is set to release on February 26 (Thursday) and has unveiled its teaser poster.

〈Slide Strum Mute〉 tells the story of the protagonist 'Woo-jin' (WOODZ), who, after being frustrated by failing an audition, begins to play a broken guitar entrusted to him by a mysterious man, racing toward his desires across cursed time. Fans are focusing on WOODZ's unique acting transformation as he expands his activities to the screen, having gained recognition for his musicality with the self-composed song 〈Drowning〉.

The Harmony of Director Park Se-young, 'The Next Generation of Chungmuro,' and Global Cast

This work is directed by 〈Fifth Thoracic Vertebra〉 director Park Se-young, who has received acclaim from critics both domestically and internationally, winning three awards at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and being invited to the Berlin Film Festival. This film, showcasing Park's unique extraordinary vision and genre aesthetics, promises an original worldview that blurs the boundaries between music and film.

The cast is also impressive. Leading with the protagonist WOODZ, Justin Min, who has transformed into a global star through Netflix's 〈Umbrella Academy〉 and the film 〈After Yang〉, plays the mysterious man 'Nam-ki', providing intense tension. Additionally, the rising star Jung Hae-rin, known for her unique acting, joins to complete a special lineup that will not be seen again.

Teaser Poster Capturing Racing Desires... Hinting at a Mysterious Narrative

The released teaser poster captures Woo-jin urgently racing while holding a broken guitar, leaving a strong impression. Woo-jin's expression, as if being chased by something yet yearning for something, stimulates curiosity about how the cursed guitar will draw out his twisted desires hidden within.

In particular, the setting of a mystery mediated through guitar playing seems to provide a more immersive narrative that aligns with WOODZ's identity as a musician. 〈Slide Strum Mute〉, which promises the birth of a fresh genre film never seen before, is already stimulating the desire to watch with the limited information released.

The mystery short film 〈Slide Strum Mute〉, where musical sensibility and genre tension coexist, will meet audiences in theaters nationwide on February 26.