The movie 71 had first caught my interest for starring young actors Kim Bum and Yoo Seung-ho as student soldiers in wartime, but problems arose when the movie encountered budget issues and the like. The stars dropped out and the production halted for an extended period. Now, the project has changed production companies and been revived with a new title and new stars: TOP and Kwon Sang-woo will be meeting onscreen as the two leads of Into the Gunfire.
The old title referred to a real incident during the Korean war when North Korean soldiers had invaded and 71 South Korean students had banded together to defend their home (in Pohang, Gyeongsang-do). Kim Bum’s former character had risen to lead the students in the pivotal battle.
With this new casting, Kwon Sang-woo plays a man who enlists in the military after being suspected in a murder and volunteers for the student forces; TOP plays another, more junior student soldier. Actors Cha Seung-won (City Hall) and Kim Seung-woo (IRIS) are in contention for other roles: Cha as a North Korean officer and Kim as a lieutenant leading the 71 young soldiers. Directing is Lee Jae-hwan of A Moment to Remember and writing is Lee Man-hee of A Turtle Runs.
The film will begin shooting at the end of November or early December, and plans for a mid-2010 release.
Credits: Javabeans
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The five-member male group Big Bang who recently visited Japan are so busy with their schedule that their free time is no free time at all.
On the 6th, an associate from Big Bang’s agency YG entertainment said that Big Bang has left for Japan on the 30th of last month and on the 4th, Big Bang’s new single 声をきかせて(Let Me Hear You Voice) is officially released.
On the day of release, the single is ranked at the 3rd place in Japan’s Oricon chart, gathering an overwhelming interest in Japan. During this visit to Japan they will be on a tight schedule with TV and radio appearances including interviews with the local media. Although Big Bang is on a break from the Korean music scene but they are still carrying out activities that they are unable to attend during the busy schedule.
The associate also mentioned that due to the good response of the single, a lot of TV and radio interviews are scheduled. Big Bang will only be able to return home around the 10th.
TOP who acted in the KBS2 TV’s ‘IRIS’ will continue with the drama shooting upon returning home on the 10th.
Meantime Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Taeyang will also be carrying out activities as solo singers.
original article : star.mt
translated by Mei
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Credit: b3biSh @ youtube
no im worried i thought TOP was already done w/ IRIS shooting,and now some ”71” movie refuse,i mean hiphop movie was refused too much work;im scared for his well-being esp.when his hairs long hes harassed by other guys.