The upcoming film “Nerd Rhapsody” (literal title) has finalized its starring cast!
“Nerd Rhapsody” is a coming-of-age music romance film about a nerdy genius pianist who falls in love with a transfer student at first sight and winds up taking on the challenge of hip hop in order to win her heart.
On August 13, production company STUDIO HIM announced the cast lineup for the upcoming film, which will be helmed by “Dear.M” and “to. Jenny” director Park Jin Woo.
Ahn Ji Ho, who has appeared in dramas like “Night Has Come,” “Gyeongseong Creature,” and “The Defects,” will be starring as Yum Dae Sung, a lonely genius pianist who has swept national competitions with his skill.
In what marks her feature film debut, fromis_9’s Baek Jiheon will star as Kwon Na Eun, the transfer student who becomes the object of Yum Dae Sung’s unrequited affection. In order to play Kwon Na Eun, an aspiring singer-songwriter who belatedly transfers to an arts school, Baek Jiheon will showcase her musical abilities by singing and playing the guitar in the film.
Moon Seong Hyun will play the role of Oh Da Min, a proud and confident high school rapper who is famous nationwide. As he comes between Yum Dae Sung and Kwon Na Eun, the three students will form a tense dynamic that becomes the central axis of the plot.
Finally, WOOAH’s Wooyeon will play Yum Dae Sung’s younger sister Min Ji, a perceptive and practical character whose realistic sibling chemistry with Dae Sung will add fun energy to the film.
STUDIO HIM commented, “Through the youth music film ‘Nerd Rhapsody,’ we plan to tell the story of young people using music to express themselves, understand one another, and grow. Through the medium of music, the film will tackle the feelings of unrequited love and confusion caused by uncertain dreams that everyone has experienced at least once during their school days. We hope that it will resonate deeply with audiences and offer them comfort.”
Are you excited for this new film?
In the meantime, watch Ahn Ji Ho in “Heesu in Class 2” with subtitles on Viki below:
And check out Moon Seong Hyun’s drama “The Chairman is Level 9” below:
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