2PM's Hwang Chan-sung confirmed to appear in the Korea-Vietnam joint production 'Saigon Oppa'

Hwang Chan-sung of 2PM to Play K-Pop Star Minho, Acting Alongside Vietnamese StarsHwang Chan-sung, a member of the group 2PM and an actor, will portray K-pop star Minho in the movie 'Saigon Oppa' (working title). The photo shows him posing at the red carpet event for the 2027 S/S Seoul Fashion Week held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the morning of September 1. /Reporter Park Sang-min[THE FACT|Reporter Park Ji-yoon] Hwang Chan-sung, a member of the group 2PM, is expanding his acting scope with 'Saigon Oppa'.His agency, Eljju Entertainment, announced on the 23rd, "Hwang Chan-sung has been cast as K-pop star Minho in the movie 'Saigon Oppa' (directed by Park Gyu-tae)." He is set to embark on a new challenge, acting alongside Vietnamese actors in this project.The film is a human comedy and road movie that depicts the chaotic journey of two Vietnamese husbands who come to Seoul to find their wives who have left for Korea to meet a K-pop star. It is an international co-production project involving Korean production company Film Line, Vietnam's BHD, and WebTV Asia, with director Park Gyu-tae, who helmed the movie '6/45', taking the lead.Minho, a K-pop star who enjoys the spotlight, becomes entangled with Thien Minh (played by Kieu Minh Tuan), a Vietnamese dentist who has come to Korea to find his wife, through an unexpected incident, leading the main storyline. While he appears perfect on stage, he harbors humanistic concerns about his life and choices behind the scenes.Hwang Chan-sung, who will portray this character, is expected to showcase his extensive stage experience and acting prowess, having met fans from around the world as a member of 2PM. He is also anticipated to captivate audiences by portraying the character three-dimensionally, oscillating between the charisma of a star and the genuine emotions behind the scenes, and perfectly embodying the comedy arising from different cultures and languages.'Saigon Oppa' will continue filming in Vietnam after completing its domestic shooting. The film is aiming for a release in 2027.jiyoon-1031@tf.co.kr[Entertainment Desk | ssent@tf.co.kr]