After taking a break following JTBC’s “artificial city” in 2021, according to reports, Soo Ae received an offer to act in “Inside Men: prequel” and is considering it positively. His agency said, “It is true that he received an offer, but his participation has not yet been confirmed. He is currently examining it positively.“Fans are anxious to see if he will share the screen for the first time with the veteran actor Kang-Ho and the trendy actor Koo Kyo-Hwan.
“Inside Men: prequel” is a dramatic adaptation that expands the universe of the 2015 film “Inside Men”, with Lee Byung-Hun and Cho Seung-Woo and has attracted 7.07 million viewers. The series is produced by Hive Media Corp., the company behind films such as “Inside Men”, “12.12: The Day”, “The Man Standing Next” and “Ten from Evil”. Plus M is covering the project. The drama will be directed by Mo Wan-Il, known for “The world of married” and “The Frog”, while the script is written by Lee Ki-Cheol, the writer behind “Escape from Mogadishu” and “Alienid” 1 and 2 .
The drama acts as a prequel for the film, based on the Webtoon of Yoon Tae-Ho “The Insiders” and directed by Woo Min-Ho. Unlike the film, set in 2010, the drama will take place in the 80s and 90s. Song Kang-Ho was offered the role of Lee Kang-Hee, publisher of an influential conservative everyday, originally played by Baek Yoon-Sik in the film. Koo Kyo-Hwan was approached to play Ahn Sang-goo, a political henchman played by Lee Byung-Hun in the film. Although their participation has not been officially confirmed, both actors are preparing to accept their roles.
If soo ae joins the cast, he should play a fundamental role in the drama together with Song Kang-Ho and Koo Kyo-Hwan. Unlike the film, in which female characters were slight support figures, the dramatic adaptation introduces two strong female protagonists. Soo AE was offered the role of a newspaper manager, creating an intense reckoning with Song Kang-Ho.
Debuting in 2002 through “Best Theater-Love Overly Love” by MBC, Soo AE has enjoyed a high-level career in Korea, known for his elegant beauty and solid acting skills. He starred in successful dramas such as “Love Letter”, “Emperor of the Sea”, “King of Ambition” and “Artificial City”, as well as films such as “A Family”, “Once in A Summer” and “Sunny”. His prolonged break after the conclusion of “artificial city” at the beginning of 2022 left many fans who wanted his return. Now, the attention is focused on the fact that it will finally return and will be committed to an acting battle with Song Kang-Ho and Koo Kyo-Hwan in “Inside Men: prequel”.
