Disney+'s original series 'Uncle Samsik' has confirmed its release in the first half of 2024. 'Uncle Samsik', which attracted attention as the first series of actor Song Kang-ho's acting career, is set in the chaotic 1960s in Korea, with Uncle Samsik (Song Kang-ho), who always feeds three meals a day even during the war, and Kim San, an elite young man who wanted to create a country where everyone eats well and lives well. This work depicts the passionate story of (Byun Yo-han) meeting and trying to achieve their dreams together.
Actor Song Kang-ho, who became the first Korean to win the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival, has overcome language barriers and constantly communicated with global audiences, garnering sympathy, including holding a retrospective at the Academy Film Museum in Los Angeles, USA. He has the most 'Song Kang-ho' face in each work and always shows new acting skills. He plays 'Park Doo-chil', also known as 'Uncle Samsik', in 'Uncle Samsik'. Park Doo-chil is a person who has his own iron rule of not starving three meals a day even while living in a turbulent era in the early 1960s. Through actor Song Kang-ho's eyes and chemistry, we are looking forward to seeing the 'Uncle Samsik' character that only he can complete.
In addition, Disney+'s original series 'Uncle Samsik' was written and directed by director Shin Yeon-sik, who received attention for his screenplays for the movies 'Dongju' and 'Cobweb'. Director Shin Yeon-sik, who presented an original work with solid writing and delicate directing skills, and Korea's leading actor Song Kang-ho, their first series 'Uncle Samsik' is a work with high expectations for the acting ensemble of trustworthy actors, creating a well-made series that will captivate the world. predicts.
‘Uncle Samsik’ will be released in the first half of 2024.
Choi Ji-ye, Ten Asia Reporter wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr