Ma Dong-seok and Lee Jin-wook to Star in Netflix's 'Extraction: Tagong'

South Korean stars Ma Dong-seok and Lee Jin-wook have confirmed their roles in the upcoming Netflix global action series 'Extraction'. The new film, titled 'Extraction: Tagong', will continue the universe established in the previous 'Extraction' installments.

According to OSEN reporting on the 2nd, Ma Dong-seok will portray a mercenary undertaking a perilous mission to rescue a kidnapped colleague. Lee Jin-wook is set to play a character who directly confronts Ma Dong-seok's role, promising a thrilling on-screen showdown.

Ma Dong-seok, known for his powerful action sequences, recently showcased his unique boxing-infused fighting style in the drama 'Twelve'. Fans are eagerly anticipating how he will evolve his action performance within the 'Extraction' universe.

The collaboration between Ma Dong-seok and Lee Jin-wook, who is recognized for his smooth charisma and sharp acting, is expected to be a major draw. The film is a joint production between Ma Dong-seok's own company, Big Punch Pictures, along with B&C and Nova Film. Lee Sang-yong, director of the popular 'The Roundup' series, will helm the project.

The original concept is by Ma Dong-seok, with screenplay contributions from actor and writer Cha Woo-jin. Filming for 'Extraction: Tagong' is slated to commence after the Chuseok holiday.

Korean netizens are expressing immense excitement for the casting news. Comments like, "Ma Dong-seok's action is back! This time on Netflix," and "Ma Dong-seok and Lee Jin-wook going head-to-head? The fight scenes are going to be epic," are flooding online forums. Many are also expressing their eagerness for the film's release, with some saying, "Can't wait to see it! Filming after Chuseok makes the wait so hard."