# WOODZ Trades the Stage for the Battlefield in New Historical Action Film

URL: https://technosports.co.in/woodz-trades-the-stage-for-the-battlefield/  
Published: 2026-07-23  
Updated: 2026-07-23  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

**WOODZ (Cho Seung Youn)** has officially joined the cast of the upcoming film **“Nambeol”** (romanized title), production company Hive Media Corp confirmed on July 22. Set in the early [Joseon dynasty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseon), the hard-boiled martial arts action film follows nine warriors of varying skill and social rank as they journey to Tsushima Island to rescue captives abducted by Japanese pirates.

## WOODZ : Meet the Cast

WOODZ takes on the role of **Cheot Nom**, a skilled archer with exceptional marksmanship who joins a dangerous extermination campaign to provide for the family he left behind. Driven by duty and conviction, Cheot Nom is determined to protect both his loved ones and his fellow warriors — marking WOODZ’s expansion from music into acting.

He joins an already stacked lineup: **Lee Byung Hun** stars as **Im Eok**, the leader of the warrior group, while **Go Youn Jung** plays the strong-willed, independent **Ae Ryeong**. **Lee Do Hyun** rounds out the main cast as **Bo Gyeong**, a warrior leading the punitive force at the story’s center.

![WOODZ](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/woodszz.webp)

## Why This Casting Matters

The production team highlighted WOODZ’s fresh energy and compelling screen presence as a strong addition to the ensemble. With three heavyweight names already attached, his casting adds a new dynamic to a film built around loyalty, sacrifice, and survival in a brutal historical setting.

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Film | Nambeol (romanized title) |
| Genre | Historical Martial Arts Action |
| Setting | Early Joseon Dynasty |
| Lead Cast | Lee Byung Hun, Go Youn Jung, Lee Do Hyun, WOODZ |
| WOODZ’s Role | Cheot Nom, an archer |
| Production Company | Hive Media Corp |
| Filming Start | Second half of 2026 |
| Status | Pre-production |

## What’s Next

With filming expected to begin in the latter half of 2026, more casting and production updates are likely on the way. For more K-drama and K-film news, keep following [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in) for the latest entertainment coverage.

## FAQs

### **Q1: Who plays the lead warriors in “Nambeol”?**

Lee Byung Hun, Go Youn Jung, Lee Do Hyun, and now WOODZ lead the ensemble cast.

### **Q2: When does filming for “Nambeol” begin?**

The film is in pre-production and aims to start filming in the second half of 2026.