BLACKPINK member Lisa, along with actors Ma Dong-seok and Lee Jin-wook, will team up as leads in the Netflix original action blockbuster film 'Taigo' (directed by Lee Sang-yong).
On the 5th, Netflix confirmed the production of the action blockbuster film 'Taigo' and announced the casting of Ma Dong-seok, Lee Jin-wook, and Lisa as the leads.
'Taigo' is an action film about a mercenary named Taigo, who is an orphan from a war, embarking on a life-threatening rescue mission when his beloved friend Ria is kidnapped by a criminal organization. It is particularly anticipated as it is known to share a universe with the Netflix action film series 'Extraction', which starred Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth.
Ma Dong-seok will play the role of Taigo, a mercenary who has survived solely for survival in war zones. Lee Jin-wook will portray Arman Choi, the leader of the criminal organization opposing Taigo, while BLACKPINK's Lisa will take on the role of Ria, Taigo's friend and a team member who carries out missions with him, challenging herself in action acting.
The film will be directed by Lee Sang-yong, who directed the second and third installments of the 'Crime City' series, which was the first Korean film series to achieve 'Triple 10 Million'. Production will be handled by Big Punch Pictures, led by Ma Dong-seok, and Hollywood production company AGBO, which produced Netflix's 'Extraction' series and 'The Gray Man'. Nova Film and BNC Group will participate as co-producers.
Ma Dong-seok expressed, "I am very happy that the production of this project, which I have been preparing with AGBO for several years, has finally begun," and added, "'Taigo' will add a unique Korean flavor to the global universe of 'Extraction.'"
Lisa stated, "I am grateful for the opportunity to work with such great actors. It has been my long-time dream to appear in an action movie, and I am thrilled to be part of such a wonderful project for my first film debut."
Lisa made her official acting debut in February by playing the role of Mook in the HBO drama 'The White Lotus Season 3'. Lee Jin-wook is an actor who gained recognition among global fans through Netflix's 'Squid Game' and 'Sweet Home'.
