Oh Ji-ho may star in new sci-fi flick with Ha Ji-won

Korean star Oh Ji-ho may be starring alongside actress Ha Ji-won in an upcoming science fiction flick, according to an industry source on Tuesday.

The source explained that Oh is expected to take on the role of the boyfriend of Ha's character in the action picture titled "Section 7," which will be produced by Yoon Jae-kyun ("Haeundae") and helmed by Kim Ji-hoon ("May 18").

The movie, set to go into production in 3D starting mid-June, will be about fighting against a monster on an oil prospecting ship.

A representative from Oh's agency Heavenly Star Entertainment said, "We are reviewing it in a positive light but nothing has been set as of yet," while an official with the production company said there is a "high chance" he will star in the film.

Oh made his debut in the entertainment industry in 1998 starting with television commercials and expanded his career into movies including "I Love You" and "My Wife is a Gangster III."

He had several roles on the small screen including in "Super Rookie," "Couple or Trouble" and most recently in the hit series "The Slave Hunters" alongside stars Jang Hyuk and Lee Da-hae.

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