Sad Tropics is a new project by The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion and New World director Park Hoon Jung. It tells the story of an aspiring professional boxer born between a Korean father and a Filipino mother. When he comes to Korea to find his father who abandoned him, he ends up getting mixed up with a bad crowd. Rookie actor Kang Tae Joo was chosen among 1,980 candidates who auditioned to play ŌĆ£the boyŌĆØ who dreams of becoming a boxer. Previously, the actor made his face known by appearing in OCNŌĆÖs Missing: The Other Side as an idol trainee and KBSŌĆÖs Hello, Me!. Like how he had found Kim Dami for The Witch, Park Hoon Jung has held multiple auditions to find the right face to play ŌĆ£the boy.ŌĆØ Leading Sad Tropics alongside Kang Tae Joo is Kim Seon Ho, and he will be making his big-screen debut with the movie. KimŌĆÖs appearance made headlines as Sad Tropics became the only movie that didnŌĆÖt replace him even after the scandal. Previously, it was announced that the director and the crew decided to team up with the actor after many debates and considerations. Also, joining the two in the cast are Kim Kang Woo and Go Ara. Meanwhile, Sad Tropics is co-produced by Goldmoon and NEW STUDIO. The filming will wrap up in February. ┬Ā Source (1)
