[All] Park Bo-gum has been cast in director Kim Han-min's film The Sword of Godumakhan.

[SPOTV News=Reporter Kang Hyo-jin] The action historical drama series that created a box office success story with 'The Bow of the Arrows', 'Roaring Currents', 'Hansan: Rising Dragon', and 'Noryang: Sea of ​​Death' Kim Han-min The director returns with his next film, 'The Sword: The Sword of Godumakhan' (tentative title).

The film 'The Sword: The Sword of Godumakhan' is a blockbuster action historical drama that unfolds shortly after the fall of Goguryeo, when a man who loses his memory and becomes a slave enters a sword fighting tournament with a legendary sword.

The film "Knife: The Sword of Godumakhan" is set in 668 AD, shortly after the fall of Goguryeo, in the former Goguryeo territory of Liaodong Province. With cinematic imagination, it will depict the legendary northern sword's rebirth as a symbol of new hope on a grand scale. The film is particularly garnering attention by highlighting Goguryeo sword fighting action, a genre rarely explored in a full-length film.

In addition, the gladiator competition, in which 16 northern tribes including the Khitan, Malgal, and Gokturks gather in a huge circular stadium built in the former Goguryeo territory of Yodongseong (Urihol), as well as the unique martial arts and tactics of the tribes, and the action fights for survival are expected to provide the audience with an overwhelming sense of impact and catharsis they have never experienced before.

First of all, he is loved as a global star across the screen and TV. Park Bo-gum Taking on the role of Chilseong, a warrior who has lost his memories, Park Bo-gum will showcase the most groundbreaking acting transformation in his filmography. From the grueling survival action of a slave gladiator to the epic tale of a hero who awakens as a national hero, dubbed the "Red Wolf," Park Bo-gum will captivate audiences with his powerful performance.

The role of Gye Pil-ha, who will stand in opposition to Park Bo-gum, is played by an actor with unrivaled charisma. Joo Won This has been confirmed. Gyepil Ha-ryeok is a cool-headed warrior representing the Gokturks in a sword fighting tournament, forming a tense rivalry with Chilseong. Joo Won will showcase high-difficulty action scenes using dual swords, adding a sense of tension to the drama.

The addition of powerful actors with unique personalities and acting skills that will add weight to the drama also adds to the anticipation. Jeong Jae-young He will play the role of Heuksugang, the leader of the Goguryeo revival army (Damul Army), and will show his strong leadership as a teacher who raised Chilseong as a true warrior and secretly moves for the revival of Goguryeo. Following this, he rose to stardom as the queen of box office hits with 'Noise'. Lee Sun-bin She will be portraying Maya, a member of the Goguryeo Restoration Army, and will showcase her mysterious and intense charm and action scenes. Finally, Kim Hyung-seo, who has established herself as an actress, will join the cast as In-jeong, the daughter of Heuksu-gang, adding new vitality to the drama.

Meanwhile, "Kal: The Sword of Godumakhan" is a work that director Kim Han-min, who has pioneered new horizons in Korean action historical dramas from "War of the Arrows" to the Yi Sun-sin trilogy, has invested years of effort into since its planning stages. Notably, the film incorporated AI technology from the R&D stage, leading to its selection as a K-Content AI Leading Project by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA). This technological prowess has led to the completion of a sword fighting action sequence where the diverse martial arts and tactics of 16 tribes clash, heralding a spectacular spectacle and entertainment unlike anything seen in previous historical dramas.

Director Kim Han-min said, "If 'War of the Arrows' showed the speed and spirit of our people's 'bow,' then 'The Sword: Godumakhan' wants to capture on screen the sharp and heavy energy of the 'sword' cutting through the chaotic times after the fall of Goguryeo. Beyond simple stabbing and slashing, you will encounter a passionate Korean worldview where the pain of the times and the individual's calling collide. Please look forward to the birth of a new K-action hero film that will captivate audiences not only in Asia but around the world through the most passionate Korean materials, 'Goguryeo' and 'sword.'"

Director Kim Han-min's action historical drama, 'The Sword: The Sword of Godumakhan', which has announced the start of a long journey by building a perfect cast lineup, is entering full-scale production with the goal of a summer 2027 release.

In addition, Red Ice Entertainment, a subsidiary of Korea's largest webtoon studio that produced webtoons such as 'I Solo Level Up', will be in charge of main investment and distribution, and Solaire Partners, a cultural content investment company, will jointly make the main investment.