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'Virus' starring Bae Do Na set to premiere next month

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Posted by Sophie-Ha 2 days ago 2,640

The movie 'Virus' follows the unexpected journey of Taek Seon, who becomes infected with a virus that causes people to fall in love for no reason, with a 100% fatality rate. Alongside Taek Seon are Su Pil, a loveless researcher; Yeon Woo, an old childhood friend; and Yi Gyun, the only expert capable of developing a cure. The film is based on Lee Ji Min’s novel 'Extreme Youth.'

There's even more anticipation for the upcoming film thanks to its star-studded cast. The film stars Bae Doona, known for her irreplaceable presence in every project; veteran actor Kim Yoon Seok, one of the finest actors in Korean cinema; multi-talented artist Jang Ki Ha; and rising star Son Suk Ku in a special appearance.

The newly released first poster instantly grabs attention, showcasing the four main characters with a warning tag. The most striking image is of infected Ok Taek Seon (played by Bae Doona) in a pink hazmat suit. Her flushed face is visible through heart-shaped condensation on her visor, accompanied by the eerie description of the symptoms, "Increased heart rate, heightened confidence, dopamine explosion."



Other character posters feature Nam Su Pil (Son Seok Gu), the researcher who meets Taek Seon on a blind date; Kim Yeon Woo (Jang Ki Ha), Taek Seon’s elementary school friend turned car dealer; and Yi Gyun (Kim Yoon Seok), the only scientist capable of developing a cure. The film teases characters' tangled relationships with Taek Seon due to the virus. Hidden heart-shaped details in picture frames, mirrors, car headlights, and lab monitors hint at Taekseon's love-struck perspective as an infected person.

The first teaser trailer introduces Taek Seon, a depressed translator whose love life and motivation have completely withered away—until, overnight, she suddenly finds herself thrilled and giddy for no apparent reason.

The trailer also introduces Yeon Woo, who immediately senses something unusual about his old friend, Yi Gyun, a scientist desperately searching for Taek Seon, and Su Pil, a blind date who pursues her with unwavering determination. Finally, Yi Gyun catches up with Taekseon and explains that all these changes stem from the "Toxo Virus," a virus that makes people fall in love the moment they are infected.

With Taek Seon as a super-antibody carrier and Yi Gyun as the only person who can develop a cure, curiosity builds around the unpredictable journey they are about to embark on.

'Virus' is set to hit theaters on May 7.


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  1. Bae Doo Na
  2. Jang Kiha
  3. Son Suk Ku
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