Actor Cha Sun Woo is starting the year strong with his first major project of 2025! He has been officially cast as the lead in the upcoming short-form drama Sonny's Rivalry.

On January 14, it was announced that Cha Sun Woo will take on the role of Son Jin Woo in this exciting new drama, which will be released on the short drama platform "Shortcha" and the global streaming service Showtime.

Sonny's Rivalry is a fascinating story about a man named Son Jin Woo, whose life takes a surprising turn after meeting a classmate who shares the same name. This encounter leads to a shocking soul-swapping incident, where their lives become intertwined in unexpected ways. The 50-episode series will follow their journey, exploring how they navigate their new lives and the challenges they face with their swapped identities.

Cha Sun Woo will play Son Jin Woo, an ordinary man who finally fulfills his dream of joining SB Games. However, things take an interesting turn when he reunites with his high school rival, another Son Jin Woo (played by Baek Joo Ho).

This rival is the son of the founder of SB Games, and he seems to have it all – wealth, power, and privilege.

Cha Sun Woo will show off his acting range by portraying both a humble, hardworking man and his rich, entitled counterpart.

2025 is already shaping up to be a big year for Cha Sun Woo as he takes on this intriguing role in Sonny’s Rivalry. In 2024, he proved his talent through a variety of projects, including plays like Kiss of the Spider Woman and Lee Gi Dong’s Gym, as well as the film No Parking.

He’s also gearing up to begin filming a new movie, further establishing himself as a versatile actor in the entertainment industry.

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Song Hye Kyo’s much-anticipated return to the big screen with The Black Nuns is making waves, as the film shoots straight to the number one spot in overall pre-sale rankings, even beating out Hyun Bin’s Harbin.

The Black Nuns is a chilling thriller about a group of individuals who perform forbidden rituals to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. And it’s already generating tons of buzz!

According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, as of 11 AM on January 15, The Black Nuns is leading the pack with a 16.4% pre-sale rate, having sold 38,391 tickets in advance. This is a strong indicator of the film’s high pre-release anticipation, even with nine days still left before its official opening.

With its unique storyline and gripping visual appeal, The Black Nuns is expected to inject fresh energy into the upcoming theater season. Song Hye Kyo has been actively promoting the film, making appearances on tvN's You Quiz on the Block, the web variety show Jeong Jae Hyung's Fairy Table, and sharing vlog videos on the Davichi Kang Min Kyung channel. All of these efforts are driving the film’s rising pre-sale numbers.

The film is also drawing attention for its star-studded cast, which includes not only Song Hye Kyo but also Jeon Yeo Bin, Lee Jin Wook, and Moon Woo Jin, all of whom deliver impressive performances.

The Black Nuns is set to hit theaters on January 24, and it looks like it’s already on track to be a massive success.

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