Im Young Woong Spotted by Director Ha Jung Woo

Actor and director Ha Jung-woo is collaborating with Hana Bank to produce a film with an all-time-great lineup. A photo of Ha Jung-woo was released on Hana Bank's official account with the caption, "Introducing the director who will be with Hana! We picked Ha Jung-woo as the director because it's 'Ha'na Pictures! (It's true)." In the photo, Kang Ho-dong, Lim Young-woong, G-Dragon, Son Heung-min, and Ive's An Yu-jin, who are Hana Bank models, are seen with Ha Jung-woo in the background. This photo was edited in a similar composition to the poster for Ha Jung-woo's film 'Lobby,' and its release on April Fool's Day sparked interest in its authenticity. When Ha Jung-woo himself commented, "Me?? When??", Hana Bank revealed photos from the filming set, confirming that the film production was a fact, not a joke.

Hana Financial Group is producing the 20th-anniversary film 'Hana Universe,' with Ha Jung-woo directing and Kang Ho-dong, Lim Young-woong, G-Dragon, Son Heung-min, and An Yu-jin starring. The film is scheduled to be released on the Hana Bank YouTube channel on the 10th. Netizens have reacted with comments such as, "This is real," and "I'm so excited."

Ha Jung-woo has previously worked as both director and lead actor in the films 'Lobby' (2023) and 'People Upstairs' (2023). Notably, 'Lobby' was the first film Ha Jung-woo directed in 10 years and boasted a solid cast including Kim Eui-sung, Kang Hae-lim, Lee Dong-hwi, Park Byung-eun, Kang Mal-geum, Choi Siwon, Cha Joo-young, and Kwak Sun-young. For this new project, 'Hana Universe,' he is drawing attention by working with models from various fields rather than just actors.

A personal poster for 'Hana Universe' featuring singer Lim Young-woong has also been released. On April 7th, Hana Bank posted a photo of Lim Young-woong on its official social media with the caption, "Hana Universe | Lim Young-woong Personal Poster Revealed. 'I guess I should prepare in advance too.' Lim Young-woong, a customer who envisions a future of singing for a long time." In the photo, Lim Young-woong is wearing a bright jacket on a plane set.

In 'Hana Universe,' Lim Young-woong, along with G-Dragon and Son Heung-min, will appear as passengers, while Kang Ho-dong and An Yu-jin will play flight attendants. All of them are models for Hana Bank, and Ha Jung-woo is directing the film. Hana Bank had previously heightened anticipation with a post stating, "My heart swells. Kang Ho-dong, G-Dragon, Lim Young-woong, Son Heung-min, An Yu-jin. An all-time blockbuster COMING SOON."