One of the most celebrated crime films in Korean box office history is getting a prequel trilogy — and if Ha Jung Woo signs on, this is going to be something truly special.
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Inside Men: Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Project Title | Inside Men (working title) |
| Type | Prequel Film Trilogy |
| Actor in Talks | Ha Jung Woo |
| Based On | Webtoon by Yoon Tae Ho (Misaeng creator) |
| Setting | Late 1980s Korea |
| Co-Directors | Kim Min Bum & Kim Jin Suk |
| Original Film | Inside Men (2015) |
What Is “Inside Men” and Why Does It Matter?
Based on the webtoon of the same name by Yoon Tae Ho — the creator of Misaeng — Inside Men is a crime action story that sharply examines corruption and collusion among powerful insiders within a cartel formed by media, capital, and political power in the late 1980s. The original 2015 film went on to become the highest-grossing R-rated film in Korean box office history.
That’s not a legacy you take lightly. A prequel trilogy expanding this world is one of the most exciting announcements in Korean cinema this year. For more Korean film and drama updates, check out our entertainment coverage at Technosports.
What’s the Latest on Ha Jung Woo’s Casting?
On June 17, a media outlet reported that Ha Jung Woo has been offered a leading role in the prequel film trilogy of Inside Men. In response, Ha Jung Woo’s agency WALKHOUSE COMPANY confirmed that he has received the offer and is currently reviewing it.
No confirmation yet — but the fact that he’s seriously considering it already has fans on high alert.
How Did This Project Get Here?
Initially, director Mo Wan Il was preparing the project as a series set to star Song Kang Ho, Koo Kyo Hwan, Soo Ae, and Lee Sung Min. However, after a period of reorganization and a major overhaul of the casting, the project has been restructured as a film trilogy.
The three-part film will be set in the late 1980s and is expected to cover a prequel story that predates the events of the original 2015 film. Director Kim Min Bum, who served as assistant director on 12.12: The Day, and director Kim Jin Suk, who adapted Made in Korea, will co-direct the project. soompi
Two directors with sharp, grounded filmmaking instincts coming together for one of the biggest franchise expansions in recent Korean film history — the potential here is enormous.
FAQs
Q: Has Ha Jung Woo officially confirmed his role in the “Inside Men” prequel trilogy?
Not yet — his agency has confirmed he received the offer and is currently reviewing it, but no final decision has been announced.
Q: What is the “Inside Men” prequel trilogy about?
It will be a three-part film set in late 1980s Korea, exploring the backstory that predates the events of the acclaimed 2015 original film, centred on corruption and power collusion between media, political, and financial elites.
