The film The Childe is expected to captivate the summer box office with thrilling pursuits and an unpredictable storyline. It confirmed its release on June 21st, revealing two teaser posters and a teaser trailer.
The Childe tells the story of Marco (played by Kang Tae Joo), a boxing player who confronts an unknown man named the Childe and various forces with different motives who pursue him in a chase of madness.
The teaser poster released on the 16th captures the intense moments of Marco (Kang Tae Joo), a boxing player who becomes the target of everyone overnight, and Childe (Kim Seon Ho), an unidentified pursuer who turns his surroundings into chaos. The calm expression of the Childe aiming the gun at the target and Marco desperately running through the dense forest create a contrast, foreshadowing the fierce chase battle surrounding Marco in the film.
The accompanying teaser trailer starts with a captivating scene of the Childe waiting for someone accompanied by a sweet melody, arousing curiosity. From Marco, who becomes the target of mysterious figures without knowing the reason, to the Childe, who circles him and wreaks havoc, Director Han (Kim Kang Woo), a second-generation conglomerate heiress who persistently pursues Marco, and Yoon Ju (Go Ah Ra), a mysterious woman who keeps coincidentally encountering Marco. The thrilling car chases, relentless gunfire, and the chase and pursuit between them create an exciting sequence that keeps the audience glued to the screen. Finally, the smile of the Childe while saying the meaningful line, "Hey, buddy, I'll see you again soon, right?" stimulates curiosity about the connection between these characters.
The Childe is the latest work of director Park Hoon Jung, known as the master of genre films in the Korean film industry for his intense action noir films such as 'New World,' 'Night in Paradise,' and 'The Witch' series. It also marks the screen debut of actor Kim Seon Ho, who has garnered much attention and love through his performances in theater and dramas. In addition, it features rising star Kang Tae Joo, who was chosen despite a competition ratio of 1980:1, veteran actor Kim Kang Woo with 22 years of acting experience, and actress Go Ah Ra, who has showcased her charm in various works, promising a powerful synergy in their performances.
With the release of teaser posters and a teaser trailer, the film The Childe raises expectations and will be available in theaters nationwide on June 21st.