Confirmed! Kim Ji Ho is Making a Comeback with Upcoming Film ‘Hard Hit’

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BY Geca Wills Jun 15, 2021 01:08 AM EDT

Kim Ji Ho is back on the big screen with a new film, "Hard Hit."

The upcoming thriller movie will be her comeback following the success of her 2016 melodrama film "Unforgettable."

Kim Ji Ho Joins the Powerhouse Cast of "Hard Hit"

In a report, the 46-year-old actress is set to join lead stars Jo Woo Jin and Lee Jae In alongside Jin Kyung, Ryu Seung Soo, and "Love Struck in the City" star Ji Chang Wook.

In the upcoming movie, Kim Ji Ho will portray the role of Yeon Soo, the wife of the bank center head Sung Gyu played by Jo Woo Jin.

Interestingly, the veteran actress will captivate the viewer's hearts with her solid acting skills and her impressive portrayal of the doting wife and mother.

K-Movie "Hard Hit" Release and Synopsis

The forthcoming thriller film is helmed by Kim Chang-Ju and is said to be his directorial debut.

Following the announcement, the movie is set to hit the big screen on June 23

In a previous press conference, he described "Hard Hit" as a "psychological horror" full of "dramatic twists and turns" in the story.

"It isn't only the dramatic twists and turns that get the audience hooked on the movie, but also the psychological horror or feeling that death is just near," he explained.

The upcoming movie follows the story of Sung Gyu, a bank center head in Busan whose life turns upside down after his daughter, Hye In, played by Lee Jae In, receives a mysterious call.

In their conversation, a stranger told her that a bomb had been planted under her seat.

"There's a bomb under your seat right now. And as soon as you step and get out of the car, it's going to explode," the stranger told Hye In.

On the other hand, Sung Gyu was given a series of instructions and insisted on fulfilling his request.

If he fails to do this, the stranger will denote the bomb, killing his daughter.

The patriarch is now caught up in a devastating situation--this is whether to save his life and the lives of his children.

"Hard Hit" Cast Shares Thoughts on the Upcoming Movie

In a previous interview, Jo Woo Jin admitted that he feels pressure given that "Hard Hit" is his first lead role.

"It'd be a lie to say there was no pressure. I was constantly worried and had a lot of doubts. But I thought Sung-kyu must have bigger fear and stress than I do," he shared.

To cope up with the situation and better portray his character, the 42-year-old actor mentioned that he tried to "concentrate" on his daily task and "pour my energy into each scene."

As for Lee Jae In, she described her character as a typical teenager who has a complex relationship with her father.

"Hye-in is a teenager who has attractive personality. Facing a life-threatening situation, she shifts out of a rebellious stage and gets along with her father to overcome it," she explained.