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Production director Lee Dong Ho has since stepped up to make an official statement regarding the various rumors and news surrounding the movie, including various reports saying that Seo Kang Jun, who appeared in the drama version as Baek In Ho, had also received a casting offer. 

On March 28, director Lee Dong Ho stated, "Currently, we are in the process of talking with the webtoon author Soon Ggi about a movie. It is also true that we have contacted Park Hae Jin about the current possibility of the film. But other than the author and Park Hae Jin, we've yet to contact any of the previous production's actors. Media reports claiming that we've contacted Seo Kang Jun is false. As of now, the author holds the key to whether or not the movie will proceed. Please refrain from any speculations regarding the casting of the movie until further notice." 

In addition, the webtoon's original author Soon Ggi is also reported to have given a brief statment regarding the movie through the media site that publishes her webtoon, saying, "Nothing has been set in stone regarding a movie." 

Stay tuned for more updates on 'Cheese In The Trap' the movie!