Auspicious Day follows newlyweds Woo Jin and Hee Yeon, who begin to experience a series of disturbing supernatural events on what should be the luckiest day to move into their new home. Their lives take an unexpected turn after meeting Tae Joo, a shaman who insists on the need for a spiritual ritual before disaster strikes. The story takes place over the course of a single, intense day.
Byun Yo Han
" data-large-file="https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2024/10/10190252/byun-yo-han-1-100124.jpg" alt="Byun Yo-han" class="wp-image-726267"/>Byun Yo Han takes on the role of Tae Joo, a talented shaman and disciple of a powerful spiritual master. Known for his acclaimed performances in films such as Pavane, Following and Hansan: Rising Dragon, Byun is expected to deliver another commanding performance as the mysterious figure who suddenly appears before the couple, becoming the driving force behind the film’s suspense.
Ahn Jae Hong was cast as Woo Jin, a lawyer who only believes in logic and hard evidence. After memorable performances in Hi-Five, Mask Girl and his special appearance in The King’s Warden, Ahn continues to showcase his versatility. His character struggles to maintain rationality as he faces increasingly inexplicable events. Audiences are especially eager to see the fresh on-screen chemistry between Ahn Jae Hong and Byun Yo Han, working together for the first time.
Ha Yoon Kyung, praised for her emotionally nuanced performances in dramas such as Undercover Miss Hong and Extraordinary Attorney Woo, plays Hee Yeon, Woo Jin’s wife. As strange incidents continue to increase, Hee Yeon finds herself drawn deeper into the heart of the mystery. Ha is expected to portray the character’s growing fear, confusion and emotional turmoil with convincing realism.
Adding to the excitement is director Huh Jung, who previously impressed audiences with suspense hits including Hide and Seek and The Mimic. Known for creating psychological tension in ordinary everyday situations, Huh is expected to bring audiences another gripping genre film. The project is jointly produced by A-lister Studio and BA Entertainment, raising expectations for another high-quality Korean thriller.
Auspicious Day is also one of the first major investment and distribution projects from CGV Pictures, the newly launched film division founded by CGV as it expands into the investment and distribution business in 2025. The company is preparing to release its first flagship project, Okay! Madam 2, later this year, continuing to strengthen its presence through planning, investments and content distribution.
Production on Auspicious Day officially began on June 14 and is currently underway.
Sources: Daum
