[Drama 2023] Thief: Sound of the Sword/Song of the Bandits, 도적 : 칼의 소리

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NETFLIX DRAMA 2022

Bandit: The Sound of the Sword

 

 

 

 

Drama: The Thief: Sound of the Sword/ Song of the Bandits (English title)

Hangul: 도적 : 칼의 소리

Genre: action, melodrama,  romance

Network: Netflix

Episodes: 9

Director: Hwang Jun-hyeok (Bad Guys: City of Evil, Black Dog)

Writer: Han Jeong-hoon (Bad Guys, Bad Guys: City of Evil, Squad 38 , Missing Nine, My Fellow Citizens )

Release Date: September 22, 2023

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Plot

 

The action romance drama is set in 1920 where people throw a fierce punch of defiance to those who have chased them away from their homes in order to protect their land, family, and comrades. Through fictional characters, the history of defeat will be turned into a history of victory.

 

Cast

 

Kim Nam Gil as Lee Yoon

Seohyun as Nam Hee-shin

Lee Ho-jung as Eon-Nyeon

Lee Hyun Wook as Lee Gwang-Il

Yoo Jae-myung as Choi Choong Soo

Kim Do Yoon as Kang San Gun

 

 

 

Character descriptions

Lee Yoon (Kim Nam gil) is a slave who never learned anything nor had the opportunity to. Although the class system was abolished and he became a free man, he still has the mindset of a slave. His former master suggested he become a soldier, so he does just that and ends up getting involved in a war.

 

Nam Hee-shin (Seohyun)  is an independence activist who disguised as pro-Japanese, strives for independence movement after seeing the atrocities of Japanese imperialism.

 

Lee Chung-Soo (Yoo Jae Myung) was an army commander for the independence movement in Korea and he now leads the Korean settlement in Jiandao.

 

Lee Gwang-Il (Lee Hyun Wook)  is a Japanese military officer who is hostile to Lee Yoon.

 

Eon-Nyeon (Lee Ho Jung)  is a contract killer and highly skilled with guns. She is hired to kill Lee Yoon and heads to Jiandao to carry out her contract.

 

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Kim Nam Gil In Talks To Star In New Drama

TV/Film

Oct 14, 2021

by L. Kim

 

Kim Nam Gil may soon be starring in a new drama!

On October 14, industry representatives reported that Kim Nam Gil has confirmed to play the lead in the Netflix series “Thief: Sound of the Sword” (literal translation).

Later on the same day, a representative of his agency shared, “Kim Nam Gil has been offered the lead role in the Netflix series ‘Thief: Sound of the Sword’ and is currently reviewing the offer.”

The action romance drama is set in 1920 where people throw a fierce punch of defiance to those who have chased them away from their homes in order to protect their land, family, and comrades. Through fictional characters, the history of defeat will be turned into a history of victory.

Kim Nam Gil was offered the role of Lee Yoon, a slave who never learned anything nor had the opportunity to. Although the class system was abolish and he became a free man, he still has the mindset of a slave. His former master suggested he become a soldier, so he does just that and ends up getting involved in a war.

Until now, there have been many projects set in the Japanese colonial period, but “Thief: Sound of the Sword” will take on a new challenge. Inspired by the Spaghetti Western technique, it will showcase a never-before-seen genre. If Kim Nam Gil accepts the offer, he will depict high-quality action skills as well as poignant romance.

Kim Nam Gil is already confirmed to star in “Those Who Read Hearts of Evil” (literal title) and “Island” (literal title).

“Thief: Sound of the Sword” will start filming next year.

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1493424wpp/kim-nam-gil-in-talks-to-star-in-new-drama

 

 

Kim Nam Gil in talks to lead new $25 million USD budget Netflix original series 'Thief: Sound of the Sword'

 

 

Actor Kim Nam Gil has been offered the lead role in a brand new blockbuster Netflix original production, 'Thief: Sound of the Sword'. 

 

A highly-anticipated production with a reported budget of 30 billion KRW (~ $25.3 million USD), 'Thief: Sound of the Sword' (working title) takes place in the 1920's when the Korean peninsula was annexed by the Japanese empire. The story follows the lives of fictional characters who decide to throw a powerful punch of defiance toward those who took their homes and identities by force. 

 

Kim Nam Gil is in talks to lead the project as the male lead, Lee Yoon. An uneducated layman, Lee Yoon is one day "liberated" from his status as a member of the servant-class, but he doesn't know what to do with his life. His good friend and former master suggests that he join the army, which is how Yoon picks up combat. 

 

Described as a thrilling action genre inspired by Spaghetti-Western film techniques, 'Thief: Sound of the Sword' will begin filming in 2022. 

 

https://www.allkpop.com/article/2021/10/kim-nam-gil-in-talks-to-lead-new-25-million-usd-budget-netflix-original-series-thief-sound-of-the-sword

 

 

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http://koalasplayground.com/2021/10/14/kim-nam-gil-takes-on-third-k-drama-in-one-year-with-netflix-period-drama-thief-sound-of-the-sword/

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Lee Ho-jung, the female lead in Netflix’s ‘Rogue: The Sound of the Sword’… Acting with Kim Nam-gil

 

 

Actor Lee Ho-jung takes on the first female lead since her debut.

 

As a result of Dong-a.com coverage, Lee Ho-jung was cast as the female lead ‘Eon-nyeon-i’ in Netflix’s new original ‘The Thief: The Sound of the Sword’ (written by Han Jeong-hoon, directed by Hwang Jun-hyeok). As long as there are no major surprises, Lee Ho-jung's appearance is virtually confirmed.

 

‘The Thief: The Sound of the Sword’ is an action melodrama action drama in which the people of Joseon, who have been deprived of their homes and expelled, blow a refreshing shot to Japan, set in the 1920s. Eon-Nyeon-I, played by Ho-Jeong Lee, is born as the daughter of a peasant and grows up to be a sharpshooter in order to get revenge on her one who killed her parents. She took up the gun for revenge, but now she's the one who takes it to protect people.

 

Lee Ho-jung is a model-turned-actor who made her face known to the public through the movie 'Youth Police'. She also received attention for her relatively stable performance in the movie 'Jangsari: Forgotten Heroes' and the drama 'I Know'. In particular, she showed off her unconventional performance as a rising star in the movie 'Hostage'.

 

And attention is focused on Lee Ho-jung, who was cast as the heroine for the first time after her debut.

 

Meanwhile, Kim Nam-gil, Lee Yoo-young, and Lee Hyun-wook were previously cast in ‘The Thief: The Sound of the Sword’. The actual filming will start next year. The release date is undecided. It will be the second half of next year at the earliest. At the latest, it is expected to be in the first half of next year.

 

https://sports.donga.com/home/article/all/20211207/110653937/2

 

 

Lee Ho Jung in discussion to join Kim Nam Gil's upcoming drama "Thief: The Sound of the Sword"

by lo_ve, December 7, 2021

 

On December 7th, media outlets reported that Lee Ho Jung will be added to the cast of the upcoming series "Thief: The Sound of the Sword." 

Lee Ho Jung's agency YG Entertainment confirmed the reports that Lee Ho Jung received the offer. They also stated that their artist is positively considering appearing in the upcoming Netflix original series "Thief: The Sound of the Sword." 

"Thief: The Sound of the Sword" will be a collaboration of director Hwang Joon Hyuk and writer Han Jung Hoon. The drama will be led by Kim Nam Gil, Lee Yoo Young, Yoo Jae Myung, and Lee Hyun Wook. 

The original series is set in the 1920s. It will tell the story of people who lost their homes in the 1920s. The drama will also show how these people will do their best to protect their homes, families, and colleagues.

Lee Ho Jung got the offer to play the role of Eon Nyun. She is the daughter of a tenant farmer. She became a famous shooter to take revenge on the murder of her parents. 

"Thief: The Sound of the Sword" will start filming next year. The release date of the drama is still undecided.

 

 

 

Lee Ho Jung made her debut as a model. In 2016, she ventured into acting through the series "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo." Since then, she's been appearing in several dramas and movies. 

For this year, Lee Ho Jung starred in the series "Nevertheless," with Han So Hee, Song Kang, Chae Jong Hyeop, Lee Yeol Eum, Kim Min Gwi. Yang Hye Ji, and more. She was also part of the movie "Hostage: Missing Celebrity" starring Hwang Jung Min. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/lee-ho-jung-in-discussion-to-join-kim-nam-gil-s-upcoming-drama-thief-the-sound-of-the-sword

 

 

 

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Lee Ho-jung to play the female lead of Netflix’s new drama “Thief: Sound of the Sword”, working together with Kim Nam-gil

Hachi12071 hour agoLast Updated: December 7, 2021

 

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It is reported that actress Lee Ho-jung will take on the main character role for the first time after her debut.

According to Donga.com’s report, Lee Ho-jung was recently cast as the female lead of Netflix’s new original series “Thief: Sound of the Sword” (written by Han Jeong-hoon, directed by Hwang Joon-hyuk), playing the role of “Eon Nyeon Yi”. Lee Ho-jung’s appearance is virtually confirmed unless there is any big change.

 

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Set in the 1920s, “Thief: Sound of the Sword” is an action melodrama that tells about people in the Joseon dynasty blowing a refreshing shot to Japan after being deprived of their homes. Eon Nyeon Yi played by Lee Ho-jung was born as the daughter of a tenant farmer and grew up becoming a shooter with an aim to take revenge on the person who murdered her parents. She began to hold the gun for revenge, but now she does it to protect other people.

 

https://cdn.kbizoom.com/media/2021/12/07043106/thief-sound-of-the-sword-07122021-1.jpg

 

Model-turned-actor Lee Ho-jung made her face known to the public through the movie “Midnight Runners”. She drew attention for her stable acting through various works, such as movies “The Battle of Jangsari” and drama “Nevertheless”. In particular, Lee Ho-jung impressed the viewers with her amazing performance of playing Saet-byeol in the movie “Hostage: Missing Celebrity”.

 

Therefore, high expectations have been raised for Lee Ho-jung to show better acting with her next drama in which she was cast as a female lead for the first time after her debut.

Meanwhile, Kim Nam-gil, Lee Yoo-young and Lee Hyun-wook were previously confirmed to star in “Thief: Sound of the Sword”. The filming of this drama will begin next year. The release date has not yet been decided but is expected to be in the second half of next year or later in the first half of 2023.

 

https://kbizoom.com/lee-ho-jung-to-play-the-female-lead-of-netflixs-new-drama-thief-sound-of-the-sword/

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Seohyun is in talks to star an upcoming Netflix series!

by lo_ve, January 27, 2022

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Girls Generation's Seohyun is in discussion to join the upcoming "Thief: The Sound of the Sword."

On January 27th several media outlets reported that Seo Hyun will be the female lead of the upcoming action thriller drama "Thief: The Sound of the Sword." Kim Nam Gil has been picked as the male lead. 

Seohyun's agency Namoo Actors responded to the reports and confirmed that the idol-actress has received the proposal to star in the upcoming drama. They also reiterated that there's no decision yet and Seo Hyun is still reviewing the offer. 

"Thief: The Sound of the Sword" is an action thriller drama set in the 1920s during the Japanese colonial period. It will tell the stories of people who lost their homes and how they would do anything for their families and colleagues. The upcoming Netflix series will reportedly have a 30 billion won  (approximately $25 million US dollars) budget.

Other reported cast members of the upcoming drama are Lee Ho Jung, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Hyun Wook, and Lee Yoo Young. 

“Thief: Sound of the Sword” will begin filming this year after finalizing pre-production details.

 

 

If Seohyun accepts the casting offer, this will be her first-ever Netflix original drama. The idol-actress is set to debut in Netflix films this coming February 11 with the movie "Love and Leashes" together with UKISS' Lee Jun Young. 

Seo Hyun will also join the upcoming dramas "The Jinx's Lover" with rising actor Na In Woo. She will also star in the movie "Holy Night: Demon Hunters" with Ma Dong Seok, Lee David, Kyung Soo Jin, and Jeong Ji So. 

The Girls Generation member last starred in the 2020 JTBC drama "Private Lives" that was also available on Netflix. 

Seohyun is currently active as an actress. She left SM Entertainment in 2017 and began focusing on her acting career. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/seohyun-is-in-talks-to-star-an-upcoming-netflix-series/

 

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Seohyun In Talks Along With Kim Nam Gil And Lee Ho Jung For New Historical Drama

Drama Preview

Jan 27, 2022

by S. Nam

 

Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun may be joining the cast of Netflix’s upcoming original drama “Thief: Sound of the Sword” (literal translation)!

On January 27, industry representatives reported that Seohyun is confirmed to play the female lead in “Thief: Sound of the Sword.” In response to the report, a source from Seohyun’s agency Namoo Actors stated, “She has received an offer to star in ‘Thief: Sound of the Sword,’ and she is reviewing the offer.”

Having impressed with her previous roles in “Personal Life,” “Time,” and “Hello Dracula,” Seohyun is currently busy working on projects such as “The Jinx’s Lover” (literal title) and the upcoming film “Love and Leashes.”

“Thief: Sound of the Sword” is set in 1920 where people throw a fierce punch of defiance to those who have chased them away from their homes in order to protect their land, family, and comrades. Through fictional characters, the history of defeat will be turned into a history of victory. The project has already gained much attention for dealing with the subject of the Korean independence movement as well as for having an estimated production cost of 30 billion won (approximately $25 million).

In October, it was revealed that Kim Nam Gil is in talks to play the leading role of Lee Yoon, a slave who never learned anything nor had the opportunity to. Although the class system was abolished and he became a free man, he still has the mindset of a slave. His former master suggested he become a soldier, so he does just that and ends up getting involved in a war.

Lee Ho Jung’s agency YG Entertainment also revealed last December that the actress is positively reviewing an offer to star in “Thief: Sound of the Sword.” If she accepts the role, she will be playing Eon Nyeon, who is the daughter of a tenant farmer. She is a figure who wields a gun in order to get revenge on the person who killed her parents. The actress previously starred in the films “Midnight Runners” and “The Battle of Jangsari” as well as the drama “Nevertheless.”

Furthermore, various news outlets reported last year in October that Lee Yoo Young, Lee Hyun Wook, and Yoo Jae Myung are in talks for the show as well. Lee Yoo Young is reportedly in talks to play Nam Hee Shin, an independence activist disguised as a member of the pro-Japanese faction. After witnessing the brutality of Japanese imperialism, she becomes a figure who supports the independence movement. The actress was previously confirmed to star in the upcoming JTBC drama “Insider” with Kang Ha Neul and the film “Firefighter.”

Yoo Jae Myung is also reportedly in talks to take on the role of the general of the Righteous army (informal civilian militias) from the Honam area. He is a tragic figure who took an active role in fighting but had his family and comrades massacred as a part of the Japanese Empire’s subjugation strategy for South Korea. The actor previously starred in “Reply 1988,” “Vincenzo,” “Itaewon Class,” “Voice of Silence,” and more.

Lee Hyun Wook, who is also reportedly in talks for the drama, has captivated viewers in numerous projects including “Strangers From Hell,” “The Good Detective,” “Search,” “She Would Never Know,” and “Mine.”

“Thief: Sound of the Sword” will begin filming this year after wrapping up pre-production work. Stay tuned for more updates on the upcoming drama!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1510334wpp/seohyun-in-talks-along-with-kim-nam-gil-and-lee-ho-jung-for-new-historical-drama

 

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Kim Nam-gil, Seo-hyeon, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Hyun-wook, and Lee Ho-jeong to appear in 'The Thief: The Sound of the Sword'

 

 

Actors Nam-gil Kim, Seo-hyun, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Hyun-wook, and Lee Ho-jeong will appear in the Netflix series 'The Thief: The Sound of the Sword'.

 

'The Thief: The Sound of the Sword' is an action drama in which those who headed to Gando, a land of lawlessness with different stories during the turbulent Japanese occupation, unite as one to protect the home of Koreans.

 

While Netflix announced its casting lineup on the 14th, Kim Nam-gil, who has shown absorbing acting with a thousand face in dramas 'Those who read the minds of evil', 'The Fiery Priest', and the movie 'Memoir of a Murderer', took on the role of Lee Yoon. Lee Yun is from the Japanese military, but left everything behind and left for Gando and became a thief protecting the land and people.

 

Seohyun, who is expanding her acting field with Netflix's movie 'Moral Sense' and dramas 'Private Life', 'Time', 'Hello Dracula', etc. . Yoo Jae-myung, who gives a sense of immersion to each work through excellent character interpretation through films 'Kingmaker', 'Silent', dramas 'Hometown', 'Itaewon Class', etc. to postpone

 

Lee Hyun-wook, who left a strong impression in the dramas 'Mine', 'Senior, don't put that lipstick on' and 'Search' and is about to play an active role in the Netflix series 'Black Bride', took on the role of Lee Kwang-il. Lee Kwang-il is an opportunistic Japanese military officer who gets entangled with Lee Yoon in a terrible relationship.

 

Lee Ho-jung, who is rising through delicate and rough acting in the movie 'Hostage' and the drama 'I know,' takes on the role of Eon Nyeon-i, a gunman heading to Gando after being commissioned to kill Lee Yoon.

 

Set in Gando, a land of lawlessness in the 1920s, the Japanese military, independence forces, contractors, magicians, and Koreans who have been robbed of their homes and immigrated to each other aim their guns at each other for different purposes. The unstoppable and exhilarating action full of sense of scale unfolded by thieves, led by profit, to protect the Koreans and their homeland, heralded a spectacle that one cannot take their eyes off of for even a moment.

 

'The Thief: The Sound of the Sword' is a collaboration between writer Han Jeong-hoon and director Hwang Jun-hyeok, who have shown splendid and exhilarating action and drama through dramas 'Bad Guys: City of Evil' and 'Squadron 38'. Director Hwang Jun-hyeok, who was active as the main producer in both works, is expected to show off his directing power following 'Black Dog' through this work.

 

https://www.mk.co.kr/star/broadcasting-service/view/2022/03/233179/

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Kim Nam Gil, Seohyun, Lee Ho Jung, And More Confirmed To Star In Upcoming Historical Drama

TV/Film

Mar 14, 2022

by E. D

 

Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, Kim Nam Gil, Lee Ho Jung and more are teaming up for a new historical drama!

“Thief: Sound of the Sword” (literal title) is set in 1920 where people throw a fierce punch of defiance to those who have chased them away from their homes in order to protect their land, family, and comrades. Through fictional characters, the history of defeat will be turned into a history of victory. The drama will be directed by Hwang Joon Hyuk and written by Han Jung Hoon, who previously worked on “Bad Guys 2” and “Squad 38” together.

The production will star Kim Nam Gil as Lee Yoon, a man who was previously in the Japanese military. He abandons everything to leave for Gando (also known as Jiandao, a historical border region in Northeast China) and become a thief who protects the land and people. The actor previously impressed in “Through the Darkness,” “The Fiery Priest,” and “Memoir of a Murderer.” Seohyun, who starred in the Netflix film “Love and Leashes” as well as the dramas “Private Lives” and “Time,” will play the role of Nam Hee Shin, who hides her identity and becomes the head of the Japanese Government-General of Korea’s Railway Bureau.

Yoo Jae Myung will play Choi Choong Soo, a former general of the righteous army (informal civilian militias) and a landlord of a Korean village in Gando. The actor previously starred in “Reply 1988,” “Vincenzo,” “Itaewon Class,” “Voice of Silence,” and more. Lee Hyun Wook will play the role of Lee Gwang Il, an opportunistic Japanese military executive who has a bad relationship with Lee Yoon. He has captivated viewers in numerous projects including “Strangers From Hell,” “The Good Detective,” “Search,” “She Would Never Know,” and “Mine.” Lee Ho Jung will also star as Eon Nyeon, a gunman heading to Gando after receiving a request to kill Lee Yoon. The actress previously starred in the films “Midnight Runners” and “The Battle of Jangsari” as well as the drama “Nevertheless.”

The drama will be released via Netflix. Stay tuned for more updates!

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1517197wpp/kim-nam-gil-seohyun-lee-ho-jung-and-more-confirmed-to-star-in-upcoming-historical-drama

 

 

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Upcoming Netflix original series "Song of the Bandits" announces its official cast!

by lo_ve, March 14, 2022

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The new Netflix drama "Song of the Bandits" has officially revealed the actors that will lead the series. 

On March 14th Netflix revealed the main cast of their new original series titled  "Song of the Bandits." The drama will be led by Kim Nam Gil, Girls Generation's Seo Hyun, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Hyun Wook, and Lee Ho Jung. 

"Song of the Bandits" is an action drama set in the 1920s. It will be a collaboration work of director Hwang Joon Hyuk ("Black Dog" and "Twenty Years Old") and writer Han Jung Hoon ("Bad Guys: City of Evil" and "Missing 9").

The upcoming series is set in the 1920s during the Japanese colonial period. The drama will tell the stories of people who have been deprived of their homes and livelihoods and how they will do everything just for their families, colleagues, and the Joseon people. 

"Song of the Bandits" will exclusively air on Netflix. There's no official information yet on when the series will premiere. 

 

 

Kim Nam Gil will play the role of Lee Yoon. He is a former Japanese soldier who left everything so that he can protect the land and its people. 

Seo Hyun will play the role of Nam Hee Shin, the director of the railway bureau at the  Governor-General of the Joseon Dynasty. She hides her true identity. 

Yoo Jae Myung will be the former medical officer and a landlord in Joseon village named Choi Choong Soo.

Lee Hyun Wook will play the character named Lee Kwang Il. he is a Japanese military official who has a bad relationship with Lee Yoon. 

Lee Ho Jung will play the role of Eon Nyeon Yi, a gunman who's about to head to Gando.
 

Source

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/upcoming-netflix-original-series-song-of-the-bandits-announces-its-official-cast

 

 

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March 14 2022

Kim Nam-Gil, Seohyun cast in Netflix drama “Bandit: The Sound of the Knife”

Kim Nam-Gil, Seohyun, Yoo Jae-Myung, Lee Hyun-Wook, and Lee Ho-Jung are cast in Netflix drama series “Bandit: The Sound of the Knife” (literal title). The drama series is set when Korea was under Japanese occupation. A group of Koreans settle in Jiandao, China at that time.

“Bandit: The Sound of the Knife” release date has not yet been announced.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: While under Japanese occupation, people in South Korea head to the lawless land of Jiandao in China. There, the travelers settle down and unite to protect their settlement from harm. Major characters are:

Lee Yoon (Kim Nam-Gil) is a Korean who serves under the Japanese military in South Korea. Circumstances leads him to leave everything behind and travel to Jiandao, China. He becomes a bandit to protect the settlement in Jiandao and its people.

Nam Hee-Shin (Seohyun) hides her real identity and works as a section chief in the railway bureau for the Japanese controlled government in Korea.

Lee Chung-Soo (Yoo Jae-Myung) was an army commander for the independence movement in Korea and he now leads the Korean settlement in Jiandao.

Lee Gwang-Il (Lee Hyun-Wook) is a Japanese military officer who is hostile to Lee Yoon.

Eon-Nyeon (Lee Ho-Jung) is a contract killer and highly skilled with guns. She is hired to kill Lee Yoon and heads to Jiandao to carry out her contract.

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/kim-nam-gil-seohyun-cast-in-netflix-drama-bandit-the-sound-of-the-knife

 

 

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Kim Nam-gil, Girls' Generation's Seohyun to star in new Netflix original series

Actor Kim Nam-gil and Seohyun of Girls' Generation will star in Netflix’s upcoming original series “Thief: Sound of the Sword,” the streaming platform said Monday.  
 
Set in the 1920s when Korea was under Japanese colonial rule, the action series tells the story of Koreans who meet in Gando, today part of Northeastern China, and form a team to fight for other Koreans living in the region.  
 
Kim will play a Korean man who once served in the Japanese military but left for Gando and became a thief. Seohyeon will play an employee of the railway bureau under the Government-General of Chosen, which ruled over colonial Korea.  

Screenwriter Han Jung-hoon and director Hwang Joon-hyuk of the hit OCN crime action series “Bad Guys: City of Evil” (2017-18) will join forces again for “Thief: Sound of the Sword.”

 
Actors Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Hyun-wook and Lee Ho-jung will also appear on the show — Yoo as a Korean landowner in Gando who once led a guerilla resistance army, Lee Hyun-wook as an opportunistic Japanese military officer and Lee Ho-jung as a gunman who is trying to murder Kim’s character.  

BY HALEY YANG [yang.hyunjoo@joongang.co.kr]

 

https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/03/14/entertainment/television/kim-namgil-seohyun-girls-generation-seohyun/20220314105219519.html

 

 

 

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Kim Nam-gil, Seohyun to star in period action series 'Song of the Bandits'

 

 

By Kwak Yeon-soo

Actor Kim Nam-gil and Seohyun of Girls' Generation will unite for Netflix's original series "Song of the Bandits."

Set in the 1920s, the period action drama revolves around the Koreans who gathered in Gando, today part of northeastern China, for their own reasons and band together to protect their homes during 1910-45 Japanese colonial rule.

Kim will play Lee Yoon, a former Japanese soldier who leaves to become a righteous outlaw protecting the Koreans against the Japanese military in Gando. Seohyun will play Nam Hee-shin, an employee at Chosun Railway Bureau.

The cast also includes Yoo Jae-myung who will play the role of Korean landowner in Gando who once led an independence army unit engaged in resistance activities; Lee Hyun-wook, who will be seen as a Japanese military officer; and Lee Ho-jung, who will portray a gunman in pursuit of Kim's character.

"Song of the Bandits" will be helmed by director Hwang Joon-hyuk of the hit OCN crime action series "Bad Guys: City of Evil" and penned by screenwriter Han Jung-hoon.

Kim debuted with a minor role in the KBS teen series "School" in 1999, and since then starred in various films and TV shows, including the hit TV series "Queen Seondeok." Kim is currently taking up the role of a criminal profiler in SBS' crime series "Through the Darkness."

Seohyun debuted as a member of Girls' Generation in 2007 with the album, "Into the New World." She made her small screen debut in 2014 with the SBS' series "Passionate Love" and has since appeared in several works including the latest Netflix film "Love and Leashes."
 

https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2022/03/398_325490.html

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Netflix 2022 production confirmed

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Kim Nam Gil Transforms Into A Slave-Turned-Bandit In Upcoming Historical Fiction Drama “Song Of The Bandits”

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Jan 18, 2023

by S. Kim

 

Netflix’s upcoming original drama “Song of the Bandits” has dropped its first still!

“Song of the Bandits” is an action adventure set in 1920 where people throw a fierce punch of defiance to those who have chased them away from their homes in order to protect their land, family, and comrades. Through fictional characters, the history of defeat will be turned into a history of victory. The project has already gained much attention for dealing with the subject of the Korean independence movement as well as for having an estimated production cost of 30 billion won (approximately $25 million).

Kim Nam Gil will take on the role of Lee Yoon, a slave who never learned anything nor had the opportunity to. Although the class system was abolished and he became a free man, he still has the mindset of a slave. His former master suggests for him to become a soldier, so he does as he is told and ends up getting involved in a war.

Writer Han Jung Hoon and director Hwang Jun Hyuk team up again for “Song of the Bandits” after having delivered spectacular, exhilarating action and drama with their previous projects including “Bad Guys: Vile City” and “Squad 38.”

https://www.soompi.com/article/1563449wpp/kim-nam-gil-transforms-into-a-slave-turned-bandit-in-upcoming-historical-fiction-drama-song-of-the-bandits

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Netflix drama SongOfTheBandits teaser trailer, confirmed to release on September 22.

 

 

 

Netflix drama SongOfTheBandits KimNamGil teaser poster, release on Sept 22.

 

 

 

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AUGUST 25 2023

Teaser trailer and poster for Netflix drama “Song of the Bandits”

Teaser trailer and poster added for Netflix drama series “Song of the Bandits” starring Kim Nam-Gil & Seohyun. The drama series is set in 1920 around the western parts of China. Caption on the teaser poster below states “1920, era of the bandits” and “Must steal to survive.”

The 9 episode drama series “Song of the Bandits” will be available to stream from September 22, 2023.

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki: While under Japanese occupation, people in South Korea head to the lawless land of Jiandao in China. There, the travelers settle down and unite to protect their settlement from harm. Major characters are:

Lee Yoon (Kim Nam-Gil) is a Korean who serves under the Japanese military in South Korea. Circumstances leads him to leave everything behind and travel to Jiandao, China. He becomes a bandit to protect the settlement in Jiandao and its people.

Nam Hee-Shin (Seohyun) hides her real identity and works as a section chief in the railway bureau for the Japanese controlled government in Korea.

Lee Chung-Soo (Yoo Jae-Myung) was an army commander for the independence movement in Korea and he now leads the Korean settlement in Jiandao.

Lee Gwang-Il (Lee Hyun-Wook) is a Japanese military officer who is hostile to Lee Yoon.

Eon-Nyeon (Lee Ho-Jung) is a contract killer and highly skilled with guns. She is hired to kill Lee Yoon and heads to Jiandao to carry out her contract.

 

 

https://blog.asianwiki.com/korean-dramas/teaser-trailer-and-poster-for-netflix-drama-song-of-the-bandits

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Watch: Kim Nam Gil, Seohyun, And More Showcase Breathtaking Action Scenes In “Song Of The Bandits” Trailer

Aug 25, 2023

by S. Kim

 

Upcoming Netflix series “Song of the Bandits” has dropped a new trailer and a poster!

“Song of the Bandits” is an action adventure set in 1920 where people throw a fierce punch of defiance to those who have chased them away from their homes in order to protect their land, family, and comrades. Through fictional characters, the history of defeat will be turned into a history of victory. The series stars Kim Nam Gil, Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Hyun Wook, and Lee Ho Jung.

The trailer begins with intense and bold action taking place in Gando, the lawless land in China where money from Japan and people from Joseon have gathered in 1920. The bandits, who have gathered to live like human beings, fight to protect what is valuable to them as they ride horses across the wasteland caught in sandstorms.

 

 

The poster that was released along with the trailer captures Lee Yoon (Kim Nam Gil), who is wearing a cowboy hat and a long coat with a long gun in his hand, standing alone against the backdrop of the wilderness of Gando. The text that reads, “Live to survive, steal to protect,” raises viewers’ curiosity about the story of how he became a bandit.

Kim Nam Gil remarked, “While there are people who live to retrieve their country, it was interesting for me that this is a distinctive story about people who live to protect the ones around them. I was curious about what kind of synergy would emerge when the historical background and the stories of those struggling to save their families come together.”

 

https://www.soompi.com/article/1609356wpp/watch-kim-nam-gil-seohyun-and-more-showcase-breathtaking-action-scenes-in-song-of-the-bandits-trailer

 

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Netflix Original "Song of the Bandits" Starring Kim Nam Gil & Seo Hyun, Reveals Premiere Date

by Lily Alice, August 25, 2023

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The Netflix series Song of the Bandits has confirmed its release. The K-drama is scheduled to premiere on September 22nd.

Song of the Bandits is an action drama set in 1920 in the land of Gangdo, where desperate people strive to protect their loved ones and their livelihoods.

The released teaser opens with a gripping sequence set against the tumultuous backdrop of Gangdo - a land caught in a whirlwind of change - where Japanese influences clash with Joseon's heritage. A group of rogues, united by a common goal, engages in fierce battles as they race through the barren land.

The teaser presents a tantalizing preview of fresh and dynamic action scenes, enticing action drama fans.

In the drama, Kim Nam Gil, who plays the leader of the group of rogues, Lee Yoon, commented on the reason for joining the drama, saying, "There are people who live to regain their country, but the story is about those who protect and live for the people around them, which was interesting. I wondered what kind of synergy would emerge when the stories of those struggling to protect their families in the historical background blend together".

The revealed poster depicts Lee Yoon standing alone under the vast sky. Against the backdrop of Gangdo's vast wilderness, Lee Yoon, wearing a cowboy hat and a long coat fluttering in the wind, grips a rifle, arousing curiosity about the circumstances that led him to become a rogue.

 

 

 

 

The setting of the drama, as depicted in the trailer and poster, gives a vibe of Western action production, a genre rarely adapted in K-dramas. So, if you want a break from cliche rom-coms, Song of the Bandits, with its fresh concept and colonial Korea as the backdrop, will prove to be a perfect pick. 

The K-drama also stars Seo Hyun, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Hyun Wook, Lee Ho Jung, and Kim Seol Jin, among others. 

 

https://mydramalist.com/article/netflix-original-song-of-the-bandits-starring-kim-nam-gil-seo-hyun-reveals-premiere-date

 

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Kim Nam-gil fights for freedom in Song of the Bandits

by solstices

Kim Nam-gil? In a period drama? Sign me right up! Netflix’s first teaser for Song of the Bandits is out, launching us right into the midst of the action alongside its exceptional cast. At just nine episodes, the drama certainly promises tight storytelling and tense pursuits — and there’s no time to waste when there’s a land to protect.

1920, the era of the bandits. At the center of this tale is Lee Yoon, played by Kim Nam-gil (Island). Born as a nobi — in other words, a serf — Yoon may have been emancipated, but the weight of servitude still bears heavy on his heart. Following the words of a nobleman, Yoon enlisted into the Japanese army, stepping foot onto the war-torn battlefield.

 

 

Then, for reasons yet unknown, Yoon renounces his allegiance. Setting off for the lawless land of Jiandao, he now points his muzzle in an entirely different direction. “Are you the independence army?” a Japanese soldier questions. “No,” Yoon responds, cocking his gun. “We’re bandits.”

Conflict is rife in Jiandao, where the financial might of Japan and the impassioned people of Joseon clash upon Chinese land. The odds may be against Jiandao’s Korean settlement, but that doesn’t quell their fighting spirit one bit. Led by Lee Chung-soo, the former commander of the independence movement — played by Yoo Jae-myung (Juvenile Justice) — they won’t back down. All they wish for is to live like human beings, free from the agony of oppression.

Of course, the imperial army won’t condone the slightest dissent. As the opportunistic officer Lee Kwang-il, main antagonist Lee Hyun-wook (Remarriage & Desires) has Yoon in his rifle’s crosshairs. He isn’t the only one out for Yoon’s blood, since contract killer Eon-nyeon has been commissioned to eliminate the rogue bandit. Played by Lee Ho-jung (Moving), the orphaned markswoman is determined to hunt her mark down — but if Yoon’s raised eyebrow is any indication, his sharpshooter prowess is on par with hers.

Amidst the brass bullets and brutal brawls, one lady exudes an aura of refined elegance. Though she works under the colonial government as a railway section chief, Nam Hee-shin — played by Seohyun (Jinxed at First) — is not what she seems. Disguised as a pro-Japanese sympathizer, her traitorous loyalty is a facade to mask her commitment to the independence movement. Presumably, she’ll join hands with Yoon against the colonial tyrants — since both of them seek to protect not just the country, but also the lives of its citizens.

Directed by Hwang Joon-hyuk (Black Dog) and Han Jin-seon, with scripts penned by Han Jung-hoon (Bad Guys), Song of the Bandits will be released on September 22 via Netflix.

 

https://www.dramabeans.com/2023/08/kim-nam-gil-fights-for-freedom-in-song-of-the-bandits/