There’s something irresistibly exciting about a fresh Korean film with a quirky premise, a stellar ensemble cast, and cameras rolling tomorrow. That’s exactly where we are with Cherry Boy — a brand-new movie that just locked in its lineup on April 23, 2026, and kicks off filming on April 24. Consider this your early heads-up before everyone else is talking about it.
Cherry Boy — Film at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Film Title | Cherry Boy (literal title) |
| Genre | Coming-of-age / Youth Drama |
| Setting | Rural Gangwon Province, South Korea |
| Era | Post-IMF Crisis Period |
| Lead Actress | Lee Jae In as Ok Hee |
| Lead Actor | Kim Mu Jun as Ri Hwan |
| Supporting Lead | Jang Da A as Jung Sook |
| Filming Start Date | April 24, 2026 |
So What’s Cherry Boy Actually About?
Cherry Boy tells the story of a high school girl in rural Gangwon Province who has never been in a relationship and secretly writes mature fiction to save money for college in Seoul. She meets a prim, fair-skinned male transfer student from Seoul and draws inspiration from him.
It’s the kind of premise that feels genuinely fresh — a small-town girl with a secret creative life, an unexpected muse who walks in from the big city, and all the messy, funny, tender things that happen in between. This is coming-of-age storytelling at its most relatable, wrapped in a distinctly Korean cultural setting that gives it real flavour and texture.
Meet the Cast — Who’s Playing Who?
🎬 Lee Jae In — Ok Hee
Lee Jae In plays Ok Hee, a high school student who writes mature fiction with the goal of entering a creative writing program, portraying a youthful character who is both fresh and distinctive. soompi Lee Jae In brings a proven track record to this role and her energy is exactly what a character like Ok Hee needs — curious, determined, and a little wonderfully chaotic.
🎬 Kim Mu Jun — Ri Hwan
Kim Mu Jun plays Ri Hwan, a male student who transfers from Seoul in the aftermath of the IMF crisis and inspires Ok Hee. soompi What makes this especially exciting? Through this film, he makes his official big-screen debut. soompi The pressure is real — but from what we’ve already seen of him on the small screen, the talent is very much there.
🎬 Jang Da A — Jung Sook
Jang Da A plays Jung Sook, Ok Hee’s best friend who dreams of becoming a celebrity because of her striking looks, bringing lively charm to the story and adding energy to the film. soompi Every great lead needs a best friend like this — and Jang Da A is the perfect pick to bring that spark.
Supporting Cast
Park Myung Hoon, Kang Mal Geum, Jeon Seok Ho, and Yura also appear, completing the ensemble cast. soompi With names like these rounding out the lineup, this film’s depth is already shaping up to be something special.
What the Cast Had to Say
The excitement from the cast is genuinely infectious. Lee Jae In, who completed the script reading, said the session was cheerful and enjoyable from the beginning, and expressed excitement that it would become a fun project.
Kim Mu Jun acknowledged his nerves about taking on a film for the first time, but pledged to do his best alongside the other great actors and the director. Honest, grounded — exactly the kind of energy you want from a debut.
Jang Da A said she is looking forward to seeing how the fresh and lovely story in the script will come to life as a film. soompi “Fresh and lovely” — honestly, that tells us everything we need to know about the tone of this one.
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