Soju War – kcelebnews

Yoo Hae-jin is heating up the theaters with "Opposition" followed by "Soju War." In "Opposition," he portrayed the cold-blooded prosecutor Gu Kwan-hee, who pursues success, delicately expressing inner ambition and conflict through restrained emotional acting. Despite being rated as not suitable for youth viewers, the film surpassed 3.3 million viewers and was crowned as the highest-grossing Korean film of 2025. Particularly, Yoo Hae-jin's immersive acting style has been praised for elevating the film's engagement. Ahead of its release on the 30th, in "Soju War," he will meet the audience as Pyo Jong-rok, a financial director of the Kookbo Group struggling to protect the crumbling company during the IMF financial crisis. Yoo Hae-jin realistically portrays deep affection towards the company ...

Comedian Lee Chang-ho is attracting attention with an unexpected appearance in the movie "Soju War." Scheduled to be released on May 30, the film deals with the competition for the dominance of the soju market between domestic liquor companies and global investment firms during the 1997 IMF financial crisis. In the movie, Lee Chang-ho plays the role of a researcher for the national liquor soju, who participates in the product development process with key figures to protect the nation's soju. His character goes beyond simple laughter to interpret the symbolism of soju in the film, revealing a presence akin to a catalyst. "Soju War" is being praised as a well-made drama that combines a narrative that resonates with various generations and a contemporary context.

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Icon of the boom in secondary characters, Lee Chang-ho, hints at an unexpected breakthrough in the “Soju War.”