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Production begins for historical action film 'The Sword: Legend of the Red Wolf' starring Park Bo Gum, Joo Won, Lee Sun Bin & more

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Posted by Susan-Han Wednesday, January 14, 2026 4,473

Production has kicked off for a blockbuster historical action film starring Park Bo Gum, Joo Won, Jung Jae YoungLee Sun Bin, and BIBI.

Known as 'The Sword: Legend of the Red Wolf', the film tells the story of a slave with no memory of his past. He then enters a swordsmanship contest whose grand prize is a legendary sword. 

Tackling potentially his most drastic transformation since debut, Park Bo Gum will take on the role of Chil Sung, a warrior with no memory of his past. He will take center stage in a heroic tale of a slave who fights to break free of his wretched status and rises up as a hero of the people. 

Joo Won will join the cast of 'The Sword' as Chil Sung's rival, Gye Pil Ha Ryeok, a double-sword wielder and a formidable opponent in the deadly contest. Veteran actor Jung Jae Young takes on the role of Chil Sung's mentor Heuk Soo Kang, Lee Sun Bin plays the role of a mysterious female warrior named Maya, and BIBI joins the cast as Heuk Soo Kang's daughter, In Jeong

Directed by Kim Han Min of 'Warrior of the Arrows' (2011), 'The Sword: Legend of the Red Wolf' aims to showcase the strength of the Korean sword against the backdrop of Goguryeo. The film is scheduled for release in summer of 2027.  

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  1. BIBI
  2. Joo Won
  3. Lee Sun Bin
  4. Park Bo Gum
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