According to industry sources, The collection 5 (directed by Heo Myung Haeng), led once again by Ma Dong Seok, has entered preparations for full-scale production after about a two-year hiatus following the previous installment. The team is currently in pre-production, aiming to begin filming later this year.
As always, the identity of the new villain attracted more attention and this time, the role was reportedly confidentially offered to actor Kim Jae Young. Known for his steady rise in television series and diverse characters, Kim Jae Young is said to coordinate schedules and finalize discussions. Barring any unexpected changes, he is expected to become the fifth main antagonist of the series The collection series, following in the footsteps of Yoon Kye Sang, Son Suk Ku, Lee Joon Hyuk and Kim Mu Yeol.
Kim jae young debuted as a model in 2011 before building a solid acting resume through projects such as My secret love story, Black, 100 days my prince, Dear my room, Secret boutique, Beautiful love, wonderful life, Reflection on you, Love in contract, The judge of hellAND My lovely journey. It is currently gaining popularity due to the ongoing ENA drama Idol I, where he plays the role of Do Ra Ik, attracting a growing fan base.
Although his screen appearances have been relatively limited brief roles in films such as No breathing, Derailed, Golden sleepAND Money this only increased the anticipation. Known for his warm and serious image, Kim Jae Young is seen as a “gem in the rough”, sparking curiosity about what kind of darker and more intense transformation it will be The collection squad, famous for discovering new bad characters, will take advantage of him.
THE The collection the franchise began in October 2017, when the original film was released shocked the industry by attracting over 6.88 million viewers despite its R-rated rating. The momentum has only grown: The collection (2022) surpassed 12.69 million, The raid: no way out (2023) reached 10.68 million and The raid: punishment (2024) added 11.5 million, solidifying the series as an unprecedented box office phenomenon and a rare case of three consecutive films surpassing the 10 million mark.
At the heart of the franchise’s appeal is Ma Dong Seok’s iconic image as a detective who punishes evil with his bare hands, flanked by villains who stand in stark contrast to his overwhelming presence. Drawing inspiration from real-life crimes, from cross-border gang crackdowns and overseas kidnappings, to drug trafficking and large-scale online gambling rings, the series has consistently delivered cathartic action that has resonated with audiences.
After releasing The collection, The raid: no way outAND The raid: punishment consecutively for three years, the production team took a short break before preparing for the promised return. But Dong Seok previously revealed that the story outlines already exist The collection 8and with the fifth episode now upon us, attention is once again focused on the possibility that the franchise could launch another march towards the 10 million mark.
With Kim Jae Young set to take on the role of the next formidable villain, expectations are high regarding new energy The collection 5 will lead to Korea’s most successful action series.
Sources: Nate
