Song Joong-ki’s Latest Gripping Movie Set for a Global Release on 1 March 2024
Korean stellar actor Song Joong-ki will star in the heartfelt movie ‘My Name is Loh Kiwan’, set to release on 1 March 2024 on Netflix.
Directed by Kim Hee-Jin and adapted from Cho Hae-jin’s novel ‘I Met Loh Kiwan’, which won the 2013 Shin Dong-yup Prize for Literature in South Korea. Get ready for the sensational thrilling ride. Here’s all you need to know.
What is the Plot of ‘My Name is Loh Kiwan’?
The heartfelt movie stars Song Joong-ki, who portrays the character of a North Korean defector facing the hurdles of survival and struggling with his mother in an unfamiliar land.
In the quest for identity and being cast into the depths of adversity, he is determined to establish a home and identity in the foreign land of Belgium. Immersed in a whirlwind of obstacles, he fights the odds of obtaining refugee status from the Belgian government.
Choi Sung-eun plays the role of his partner who shares the journey of his setbacks. She is a former Korean who provides unwavering assistance and a source of solace. The movie is a gripping rollercoaster of emotions, depicting the true colours of struggle and survival of refugees who keep running to stay alive.
Who are the Cast Members of ‘My Name is Loh Kiwan’?
Based on the latest information, the cast members in the drama are Song Joong-Ki as Loh Ki-wan, Choi Sung-Eun as Mari, Jo Han-Chul as Yoon-Sung, Kim Sung-Ryoung as Ok-Hee, Lee Sang-Hee as Sun-Joo, and Seo Hyun-Woo as Eun-Cheol.
When is ‘My Name Is Loh Kiwan’ Releasing?
The most anticipated Song Joong-ki movie will be out on 1 March 2024, exclusively on Netflix globally.
Who is Song Joong-ki?
The top Hallyu star in the Korean entertainment industry, Song Joong-ki, is a popular and versatile actor who gained international fame through his stardom in ‘Descendants of the Sun’ and ‘Vincenzo‘.
Born on 19 September 1985, he rose to popularity in the historical drama ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal and the variety show ‘Running Man’ as one of the original cast members. He made his debut in 2018 in the film ‘A Frozen Flower’. His recent work credits include ‘The Battleship Island’ (2017), the TV show ‘Arthdal Chronicles’ (2019), the film ‘SPACE SWEEPERS’ (2020), and ‘Vincenzo'(2021). He is an artist with ardent dedication and is expanding his limits on playing diverse characters.
Song Joong-Ki married Song Hye-kyo on 31 October 2017 and on 27 June 2019, the representatives announced the couples are in the process of getting divorced.
Song Joong-ki has 11.9 M followers on Instagram and his ID is hi_songjoongki
Who is Choi Sung-eun?
Choi Sung-eun, the South Korean actress and singer popular for her television dramas such as ‘SF8’, ‘Beyond Evil’ and ‘The Sound of Magic’.
Born on 17 June 1996, she debuted her acting through short films and theatre actresses at the Doosan Art Center. For her spotlight performance, she won the ‘Best New Actress’ at Chunsa Film Festival.
As an actress who has portrayed limited characters in the entertainment industry, she is striving to build her career through her hard work and dedication and is focused on her future endeavours.
Is ‘My Name is Loh Kiwan’ Worth the Watch?
Since the release of the teaser, people have been eagerly anticipating the gut-wrenching Netflix film ‘My Name is Loh Kiwan’.
The plot revolves around the story of a 20-year-old man and his mother, who illegally crossed the border into Belgium in search of identity and security for their family. The hurdles and trials they face in securing a safe space to live and identify as refugees evoke raw emotions that tug at your heartstrings.
Get ready to experience deep emotions and witness raw realism. Stay tuned and don’t forget to mark your calendar for 1 March 2024.
