Ha Jung-woo, Jeon Doo-hwan & Son Suk-gu, Roh Tae-woo Transformations…Netflix Movie ‘Ordinary People’ Lineup

A Tumultuous Period in Modern Korean History, Brought Back to Life on Screen

Actors 'Ha Jung-woo' and 'Son Suk-gu' will undergo a daring transformation into major real-life figures from modern Korean history in 'Ordinary People', the upcoming Netflix film by 'Director Yoon Jong-bin'.

The Overwhelming Presence of Two Men Who Enter the Heart of Power

'Netflix' confirmed the production of 'Ordinary People', a film directed by 'Director Yoon Jong-bin', on the 27th, and officially unveiled an overwhelmingly impressive casting lineup. Centered on 'Roh Tae-woo', the longtime “eternal No. 2” who advances toward even higher heights while wearing the mask of “ordinary people” by the side of 'Jeon Doo-hwan', the man wielding absolute power, this story unfolds from his perspective.

'The War Against Crime: The Age of Bad Guys' and series 'The Accidental Narco' among other well-made works—'Director Yoon Jong-bin', who has created them all, took charge of both the screenplay and direction. Yoon will sharply dissect the raw reality hidden within modern Korea’s tumultuous history, and is expected to portray a wide array of human stories in depth—people thrown into fierce competition for survival.

In particular, 'Ha Jung-woo', a hallmark persona of Director Yoon, firmly anchors the film by taking on the role of 'Jeon Doo-hwan', the absolute ruler of the dictatorship of the new military faction. Meanwhile, 'Son Suk-gu' breaks down into 'Roh Tae-woo', a longtime ally of Jeon Doo-hwan and the No. 2 figure, and will deliver a dense performance of the complex, subtle inner conflicts he faces on his path to leaping into the role of No. 1.

'A Golden Casting Lineup' to Complete a Well-Made Modern History Thriller

Here, 'Ji Chang-wook' joins as Huh Hak-seong, a junior at the Korea Military Academy who is a thorn in Roh Tae-woo’s side, adding even more taut tension. In addition, actors with solid acting chops—including 'Hyun Bong-sik' from 'Killer—Innocent'? and 'Seo Hyun-woo' from '84 Square Meters'—will appear in large numbers, bringing anticipation for the film to a peak.

An epic-scale film, 'Ordinary People', based on real figures and modern history, is set to be released to the world through 'Netflix'. Meticulous historical research combined with cinematic imagination will deliver a powerful impact to global audiences.