Actors Kang Ha Neul and Yoo Hae Jin are ready to blow audiences away with their intense performances in the upcoming crime-action film Yadang: The Snitch, hitting theaters on April 23!

Directed by Hwang Byung Gook, Yadang: The Snitch dives deep into the hidden world of drug crime in South Korea.

The story follows a mysterious broker named Yadang: The Snitch, a prosecutor eager to rise in power, and a relentless detective willing to risk everything to bring down the drug trade.

The film marks the first time the figure of Yadang, an actual but little-known figure in South Korea's drug investigation underworld, is brought to the big screen.

The newly revealed launch poster features Kang Ha Neul as Lee Kang Soo, the mastermind behind the drug operation. He’s joined by Yoo Hae Jin as prosecutor Koo Kwan Hee and Park Hae Joon as detective Oh Sang Jae, setting up an intense three-way showdown.

Fans can expect a high-energy, action-packed battle on screen!

The film's tagline, “Drug brokers, prosecutors, detectives—even drug dealers all line up before him,” has left fans buzzing with excitement, hinting at the powerful dynamics and intense drama to come.

Produced by Hive Media Corp, the powerhouse behind smash hits like 12.12: The Day and Inside Men, Yadang is already being called one of the most anticipated films of 2025.

Kang Ha Neul’s role as Lee Kang Soo is truly something to look forward to. He plays the notorious broker who sells crucial information about drug criminals to national investigators.

Expect to see Kang Ha Neul switch between a calm, collected attitude and a serious, intense persona, showing off his acting range like never before.

Yoo Hae Jin takes on the role of Koo Kwan Hee, an ambitious prosecutor from humble beginnings who wants to climb the ladder of power, and is the first to make a deal with Yadang: The Snitch. Park Hae Joon portrays the determined detective Oh Sang Jae, a narcotics officer on a mission to take down the drug trade.

With its thrilling premise and powerful cast, Yadang: The Snitch is definitely one to watch this spring.

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Actor Song Kang Ho shocked fans by revealing the surprising reason he initially turned down the iconic role in Joint Security Area (JSA).

On February 4, the movie JSA was celebrated as a "Visionary" work at a special GV (Guest Visit) event for CJ ENM’s 30th anniversary at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul. The event was attended by director Park Chan-wook and stars like Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, Lee Young Ae, Kim Tae Woo, and Ko Kyung Beom, who shared stories from the making of the film.

Joint Security Area, a groundbreaking film by director Park Chan-wook, tells the story of North and South Korean soldiers caught in a tragic incident at the border, highlighting the human side of the divided nations. The film has been widely praised for changing the perception of inter-Korean relations and is seen as a key moment in Korean cinema.

During the event, Song Kang Ho admitted that he turned down the JSA script at first, saying, "The script was just too perfect. It was so well-written and tightly woven that I couldn’t believe it. I thought, ‘Is this really Korean cinema at this level?’ I felt it was too good, and I figured the movie wouldn’t live up to the script."

He also mentioned that at the time, Park Chan-wook’s previous films hadn’t done well, which made him even more doubtful. "But after meeting the director, I started to trust him," Song Kang Ho added.

Reflecting on the film 20 years later, Song Kang Ho joked, "I was flipping through channels and watched JSA again. I thought, ‘There was a time when I wasn’t envious of Lee Byung Hun,’ but he looked so handsome and cool back then." He continued, laughing, "One thing about Park Chan-wook's films is that they have a depth and elegance that you just can’t forget. It’s probably why his new movie is called I Can’t Help It."

Song Kang Ho also spoke fondly of reuniting with his JSA co-stars after 25 years. He shared, "We didn’t watch the film together, but we had a cozy two-hour dinner. After all this time, it felt nostalgic. It was heartwarming to sit together again and reminisce about the past. It really made me realize how meaningful these moments are."

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