Director Hong Eui-jung's New Film 'The Witch'(Working Title) Locks Star-Studded Cast Including Kim Yoo-jung, Park Ji-hwan, and Jo Yeo-jeong; Filming Commences November 17th

Director Hong Eui-jung, acclaimed for her distinctive style in 'Voice of Silence', is set to return with her new film 'The Witch' (working title), which has finalized an impressive cast and begun principal photography on November 17th.

The film, tentatively titled 'The Witch', tells the story of 'Yoon-ha' (played by Kim Yoo-jung), who becomes a ghost after an unjust death. She teams up with a 'Dokkaebi' (played by Park Ji-hwan), a goblin who has dreamed of becoming human for 400 years, to save her endangered sibling.

Kim Yoo-jung will portray Yoon-ha, a spirit bound to the mortal world to protect her younger sibling after a tragic accident. Park Ji-hwan takes on the role of the Dokkaebi, whose centuries-long desire for humanity is expected to create intriguing chemistry with Yoon-ha.

Adding to the ensemble, veteran actress Jo Yeo-jeong joins as 'Joo-bo', a shaman who pursues the ghost Yoon-ha, injecting tension into the narrative. The cast also includes the versatile actors Ji Il-joo, Yoo Jae-myung, and Baek Hyun-jin, promising a high-quality cinematic experience.

'The Witch' (working title) is a collaborative project backed by major investment from Solaire Partners and joint distribution by kt studio genie. The production officially kicked off with its first shoot on November 17th.

Netizens are buzzing with excitement over the casting news for 'The Witch' (working title). Comments like "Kim Yoo-jung's transformation is something to look forward to!", "Park Ji-hwan as a Dokkaebi? What a fresh casting choice!", and "Director Hong Eui-jung's new film is a must-watch!" highlight the anticipation for the actors' new roles and the unique storyline.