Park Bo-gum X Director Kim Han-min 'Sword: The Sword of Godomakhan' Crank In

Actor Park Bo-gum has been cast as the protagonist in director Kim Han-min's new action blockbuster 〈Sword: The Sword of Godomakhan〉 (hereafter 〈Sword〉) which has created a historical drama box office myth with the 'Admiral Yi Sun-sin Trilogy'. According to the investment and distribution company on the 9th, the film completed its first shoot on the 3rd and has entered full-scale production.

The struggle of a slave gladiator unfolds after the fall of Goguryeo… Kim Han-min's next work

The film 〈Sword〉 is a blockbuster action historical drama depicting the story of a man who loses his memory and becomes a slave, risking his life to participate in a gladiatorial tournament to claim a legendary sword right after the fall of Goguryeo. As Kim Han-min has shown the pinnacle of Korean historical drama action through works like 〈The Last Weapon: The Bow〉, 〈Myeongryang〉, 〈Hansan: The Appearance of the Dragon〉, and 〈Noryang: The Sea of Death〉, there has been great anticipation for this new project from the production stage.

The film is currently in production with a goal to be released in 2027, and it is planned as a global project targeting not only South Korea but also Japan, Vietnam, and across Asia.

Park Bo-gum's bold transformation, slave gladiator 'Chilseong'… Intense action rivalry with Joo Won

Park Bo-gum plays the role of the slave gladiator 'Chilseong', who is thrown into the gladiatorial arena with no memory. Fighting solely for survival without knowing his past, he gradually awakens as a warrior known as the 'Red Wolf' and transforms into a national hero. The production team expressed confidence, stating, "This will be a work where audiences can witness Park Bo-gum's wide acting spectrum, from brutal survival action to heroic narrative."

The role of the cold-blooded Turkic warrior 'Gye Pil-ha-ryeok' opposing Chilseong is played by actor Joo Won, who exudes intense charisma. Joo Won is set to engage in a breathtaking gladiatorial duel with Park Bo-gum using high-difficulty action with dual swords. Additionally, unique actors such as Lee Sun-bin, Jung Jae-young, and Kim Hyung-seo (BIBI) join to enhance the film's quality.

Challenging authentic gladiatorial action historical drama… Park Bo-gum's new filmography

Having consistently attempted acting transformations through the drama 〈Poksak Soksasuda〉 and the film 〈Wonderland〉, Park Bo-gum is taking on his first authentic gladiatorial action historical drama with this 〈Sword〉. The film industry is focused on how his new face as a brutal gladiator will synergize with Kim Han-min's grand direction.