Song Kang Ho has stepped down from the upcoming drama adaptation of “Inside Men.”
On July 11, MyDaily reported that although filming for the drama was supposed to have started, the production team recently decided to postpone the schedule. According to the report, the cast was informed that there would be a two to three-month adjustment period.
As a result of the delay and scheduling conflicts with his other projects, Song Kang Ho has ultimately decided to withdraw from the drama.
The production company confirmed the news, stating, “Due to scheduling changes for ‘Inside Men,’ filming has been delayed, and Song Kang Ho had no choice but to leave because of his commitments to other projects.”
Regarding the delay, production company Hive Media Corp explained, “We initially planned to film Seasons 1 and 2 separately, but decided to shoot all 12 episodes at once. We are taking time to revise the scripts accordingly,” adding, “Filming is expected to resume within this year.”
The drama was officially announced last September as a remake of the 2015 film “Inside Men,” Korea’s highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. Song Kang Ho was previously confirmed to lead the cast as Lee Kang Hee, a character originally played by Baek Yoon Shik.
Other actors previously reported to join the drama include Koo Kyo Hwan, Lee Moo Saeng, Soo Ae, Kim Ji Yeon (WJSN‘s Bona), Lee Sung Min, Shin Seung Ho, and Kim Ye Rim (Red Velvet’s Yeri).
Stay tuned for more updates!
Watch Song Kang Ho in “A Taxi Driver” below:
And watch the original “Inside Men” film here!
