The trailer of the film “The Match” was published, showing off Lee Byung-Hun and making fun of the intriguing details of the plot. However, the absence of one of the main characters, played by Yoo Ah-in, aroused curiosity among the spectators.
“The Match” (directed by Kim Hyung-Joo) follows the greatest legend of Go (a strategy board game) of South Korea, Cho Hun-Hyun (played by Lee Byung-Hun), while training his prodigy , Lee Chang-Ho (set to be played by Yoo Ah-in), just to face it as a fierce rival after a fundamental loss.
Posted for a version of March 26, the trailer just revealed of the film highlights the transformation of Lee Byung-Hun into Cho Hun-Hyun, with Go Chang-Seok support performances, Hyun Bong-Sik, Moon Jung-Hee and Kim Kang -Hoon. The story deepens Cho’s ascent to the national hero status after winning the World Professional Go Championship and its intense rivalry with Lee Chang-Ho.
However, Yoo Ah-in, who plays the adult Lee Chang-Ho, is completely absent from the trailer, with only the children’s version (played by Kim Kang-Hoon). This omission triggered speculation, with the Netizen who comment, “Not even a single look at his face”, AND “I hope it’s not completely modified by the movie.”
“The Match” was scheduled to be released on Netflix in 2023. However, it has been temporarily suspended and will inform again as soon as the specific release program is confirmed, following the expenses for the use of Yoo Ah-in drugs.
In the meantime, Yoo Ah-in appeal process for its drug scandal was held on February 18, with the actor sentenced to 1 year in prison, 2 years of supervised freedom and a fine of 2 million victories ( about 1388 USD). He was also ordered 80 hours of service to the community, 40 hours of pharmacological treatment lessons and a further fine of about 1.54 million wins (about 1068 USD).
