SEVENTEEN's Jun cast in Chinese film 'Summer Vacation Again,' next project unveiled in surprise announcement on the 9th

The all-rounder's return as he takes aim at global screens

Jun, the Chinese member of global powerhouse group 'SEVENTEEN', is taking aim at the mainland's screens once again. His agency, PLEDIS Entertainment, officially announced on the 9th that he had been cast as the lead in the Chinese film 'Summer Vacation Again'.

The new film takes an in-depth look at a special summer vacation for adults struggling through harsh realities. Through the nuanced journey of its protagonist, who says a final goodbye to a past that cannot be revisited and welcomes a new season, the film aims to offer audiences profound solace and warm healing.

Jun plays 'Jin Zhugang', an ordinary college student who makes a living working part time at a neighborhood photography studio. Temporarily setting aside his glamorous image as an idol onstage, he is expected to complete a multidimensional character arc that captures the freshness of youth and resonates with audiences through its realism.

After building a solid filmography in China through numerous films and television dramas, he has firmly established himself as a trusted actor rather than merely an idol-turned-performer. His starring film 'Po Feng Zhui Ying', released last year, was officially invited to major film festivals at home and abroad, including the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Busan International Film Festival, earning recognition for its artistic merit. He also received a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival, China's most prestigious awards ceremony, further proving his acting ability.