Yoon Je-kyun's Global Project 'K-pop' to Start Filming Next Year

CJ ENM Collaborates with Hollywood on Global Project
Cha Eun-woo Considered for Lead Role... Level Wilson and Charles Melton Confirmed to Star

Director Yoon Je-kyun's 'K-pop: Lost in America' will begin filming next year. It is a global project produced by CJ ENM in collaboration with Hollywood. The story depicts a K-pop boy group on the verge of their American debut who become stranded in a rural Texas town without money or cell phones. Through their chaotic journey, it explores the conflicts and growth of youth.

On the 29th, Director Yoon said, "We are currently working on the screenplay with the goal of starting principal photography in the first half of next year," adding, "We plan to work with the best staff in this field." Linda Obst, who produced films such as 'Sleepless in Seattle' (1993), 'Contact' (1997), and 'Interstellar' (2014), is involved in the production. She conceived the project together with Im Ki-young, Vice Chairman of CJ Group, and proposed the direction to Director Yoon, who directed 'Ode to My Father' (2014) and 'Haeundae' (2009). Director Yoon said, "There is fun in the cultural clashes," and added, "We are having intense meetings with Hollywood writers."

The screenplay is being written by Kirsten Smith, known for scripts such as 'Legally Blonde' (2001). CJ ENM stated, "Hollywood studios are also expected to join for performance filming and other aspects." Cha Eun-woo, a member of the group ASTRO and an actor, is being considered for the lead role. Hollywood actors Rebel Wilson and Charles Melton have already been confirmed to appear.

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