'Wonderland' offers first look at Bae Suzy, Park Bo-gum's roles
The highly-anticipated South Korean film Wonderland received its first stills on Tuesday, featuring Bae Suzy and Park Bo-gum. The movie, directed by Kim Tae-yong, centers around a unique service called "Wonderland." This platform allows users to virtually reconnect with their deceased loved ones using artificial intelligence (AI). The cast includes renowned actors such as Tang Wei, Jung Yu-mi, and Choi Woo-shik. Here's everything about the film.
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For months, everyone's been buzzing about the upcoming film by Kim. At the Blue Dragon Awards last November, Tang—who plays a crucial role in the movie—spilled the tea about the sizzling on-screen chemistry between Bae and Park. Whispers on the wind even hint at a potential musical collaboration between the adorable pair. But all this speculation will finally come to a head when the movie fever officially breaks out!
Bae and Park's intriguing characters in 'Wonderland': A brief look
In Wonderland, Bae portrays Jung In, a woman who uses the platform to digitally recreate her boyfriend Tae Joo, played by Park. Tae is currently incapacitated due to an accident. Bae's character experiences a range of emotions from joy and confusion to longing as she interacts with her AI-created partner. Conversely, Park's character awakens from unconsciousness into a world of unfamiliarity and bewilderment, navigating between his real-life persona and his AI counterpart.
Do not miss these new stills from 'Wonderland'
Director praised the lead actor's on-screen chemistry
Director Kim has commended the on-screen chemistry between the lead actors. He reportedly noted, "The two actors showed great chemistry as they worked together on scenes with consideration and respect for each other." The film, originally slated for a May release, has been rescheduled to premiere on June 5 in South Korea. Film distributor Acemaker Movieworks confirmed this change in schedule while also announcing the initiation of marketing preparations.
Other notable cast members in 'Wonderland'
The film also features Jung and Choi, who play roles overseeing Wonderland's operations. Additionally, the renowned Train to Busan actor Gong Yoo portrays a man in his 40s haunted by memories of his deceased wife, played by Tang, until they reunite in the mysterious land. While there have been rumors about a potential Netflix distribution for the movie, the international release date remains unconfirmed.
