Actor Yoo Ah-in is returning to acting through the new film Vampire directed by Jang Jae-hyun of The Cursed.
According to entertainment industry insiders, Yoo Ah-in has recently confirmed his appearance in the upcoming film Vampire by director Jang Jae-hyun. This work is already generating great expectations in the film industry as it is the latest project from director Jang, who has built a unique occult worldview through works such as The Priests, Svaha, and The Cursed.
Director Jang Jae-hyun previously revealed in an interview with foreign media that he is planning a Korean-style original story based on vampires. He plans to present a unique vampire film set against the backdrop of the Russian Orthodox Church, inspired by the classic novel Dracula, and it is reported that he has spent two years on the screenplay alone.
Vampire is scheduled to begin full-scale filming in the second half of next year. Through this work, Yoo Ah-in will stand in front of the public for the first time in about three years. Previously, Yoo Ah-in has been on trial for charges of propofol use and illegal prescription of sleeping pills, and he recently received a sentence of one year in prison with a two-year probation and a fine of 2 million won from the Supreme Court.
During this time, Yoo Ah-in has showcased explosive acting skills in various hit works across genres, including the dramas Hell, Secret Affair, Chicago Typewriter, and the films Veteran, The Throne, and Burning. Having won the Best Actor Award at the 41st Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Best Acting Award at the 57th Baeksang Arts Awards, his return news has generated a very enthusiastic response from the public.
It is noteworthy to see what kind of synergy will be created when the master of the occult genre, director Jang Jae-hyun, meets Yoo Ah-in, who has excellent character portrayal skills.
