SHINee's Minho is known as an idol and a competitive athlete among many other things, and now he'll be adding movie star to his resume!

On April 15, SM Entertainment said, "It's been confirmed that Minho will play opposite Kim Go Eun's character in the film 'Grandmother Gye-choon'."

Minho has acted in the small screen before, as the lead in 'To the Beautiful You' and a supporting actor in 'Medical Top Team'. This will be his first time acting in a film.

'Grandmother Gye-choon' is about a young girl who went missing after an accident and reunites with her grandmother after a decade. It's said to be a film filled with tears, touching moments and beautiful secrets. Minho will play the boyfriend of the young girl, played by Kim Go Eun.

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The movie is set to be released this fall. Are you excited for the film?