Interest is skyrocketing for the highly anticipated comedy ‘Wild Thing’ starring Gang Dong-won as its release date approaches.
Set to hit theaters on June 3, ‘Wild Thing’ (Directed by Son Jae-gon, provided and distributed by Lotte Entertainment, produced by About Film) has revealed the key points you can’t miss.
Gang Dong-won, Um Tae-goo, Park Ji-hyun, and Oh Jung-se create the ‘Ultimate Big Project’! A synergy of visuals, acting skills, and trendiness in a combination that is guaranteed to be fun.
A group of top actors equipped with both visuals and acting prowess have come together to create the ‘Big Project of the Year’.
First up is Gang Dong-won, playing the leader of the ‘manhwa-come-to-life’ visual group ‘Triangle’ as Hyun-woo. He is set to lead the summer box office with his sly comic acting and high-difficulty performances. Um Tae-goo, playing the rapper Sang-gu who explodes his introverted passion through hip-hop, delivers an intense ‘comic swag’ by switching between rapid-fire rapping and pitiful acting. Park Ji-hyun, the refreshing center Do-mi, signals the birth of a new ‘comic queen’ with her girl-crush twist. Adding to this, Oh Jung-se plays Sung-gon, the ballad prince who spent 39 consecutive weeks at #2, dominating the screen as a ‘laughter hunter’ and completing the perfect comedic mix. Additionally, hidden card Shin Ha-kyun and a crew of scene-stealers with diverse personalities will add even more fun to the story.
Sweeping away the heat, stress, and laughter! A 100% pure comedy movie that will deliver a guaranteed ‘laughter kick’ this summer.
You can’t miss the essence of 100% pure comedy that can only be experienced in theaters. ‘Wild Thing,’ created by the production team of ‘Extreme Job’ and Director Son Jae-gon, who has walked the path of comedy, is expected to captivate audiences with unpredictable situations, non-stop episodes, and the fantastic comic chemistry of the actors.
In particular, the legendary comic tension is expected to trigger ‘laughter sing-alongs,’ announcing the birth of a representative comedy that will blow away the summer heat and stress in one go. Furthermore, as a new style of entertainment movie combining comedy DNA with K-POP sensibilities, it will provide thrilling and exciting fun through flashy performances and a variety of sights.
Targeting the tastes of all generations! Addictive songs and performances that will make you save them to your playlist.
High-quality music and performances that will capture the eyes and ears of all generations are also a highlight. A K-POP professional production team, including composer Shim Eun-ji (who worked with TWICE, SHINee, and IU), JYP producers, and the ‘SSAK3’ choreography team, has completed high-quality stages. From the addictive dance track ‘Love is’ and the intense beat of ‘Shout it out’ to the sweet ballad ‘You’re the one,’ these songs are so catchy you’ll want to save them to your playlist after just one listen.
Additionally, styling that perfectly summons the Y2K end-of-the-century vibe and vivid stage performances double the viewing pleasure. On top of that, innovative marketing that mimics an actual idol comeback—including SNS character accounts, Namuwiki entries, music videos, cheering guides, and digital single releases—adds to the immersive fun both inside and outside the movie.
‘Wild Thing’ is a comedy about ‘Triangle,’ a three-member co-ed dance group that once swept the music industry but disbanded overnight due to an unexpected incident. The story follows their reckless challenge to seize a chance at a comeback after 20 years, and it opens on June 3.
Meanwhile, there is great anticipation over whether the lead actors will actually perform the stages of the group Triangle in real life.
At a recent production presentation, when asked if there are any idols they want to do a challenge with, Gang Dong-won laughed and said, “I would be honored if anyone did it. Everyone would be an honor, but suddenly I thought of BTS… (laughs) I would be honored if they did it.”
Oh Jung-se, who plays the ‘ear-boyfriend’ in the film, raised expectations by saying, “I’d be grateful if Park Kyung-lim did it, and I’d also be very grateful if Sung Si-kyung (who hosts the ear-boyfriend program) did it.”
