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k-movie5/28/2026
[손재곤] Director Son Jae-gon Returns with Comedy Film 'Wild Thing'
Director Son Jae-gon is making his return to cinema after six years with his latest film, 'Wild Thing', scheduled for release on June 3. The movie follows the story of a three-member co-ed dance group, portrayed by Kang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-goo, and Park Ji-hyun, and explores Son's signature comedic style. During recent interviews in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, Son praised the intense dedication of his cast, specifically highlighting Kang Dong-won's commitment to performing difficult dance moves like headspins and Uhm Tae-goo's diligent rap practice at JYP Entertainment. Known for previous works including 'My Scary Girl' (2006), 'Villain on the Upstairs' (2010), and 'Secret Zoo' (2020), Son emphasizes the meticulous rehearsal process and character-driven humor in this new project.
- Director Son Jae-gon reunites with audiences after a six-year hiatus with his new comedic film, 'Wild Thing'.
- Son commended the cast members, including Kang Dong-won and Uhm Tae-goo, for their extreme dedication to mastering challenging musical and dance performances for their roles.
- The film, produced by About Film and distributed by Lotte Entertainment, features an ensemble cast including Kang Dong-won, Uhm Tae-goo, Park Ji-hyun, and Oh Jung-se.
Q: Why is this trending?
A: Director Son Jae-gon is trending due to the highly anticipated release of his new film 'Wild Thing' and his revealed behind-the-scenes stories regarding the intense preparation and dedication of top actors like Kang Dong-won and Uhm Tae-goo.


