Park Si-hoo cast as male lead in upcoming film

Park Si-hoo [Eyagi Entertainment]

Korean actor Park Si-hoo has been confirmed as the male lead in an upcoming movie opposite actor Jeong Jae-young, according to his agency Eyagi Entertainment.On Wednesday, Eyagi announced in a press release that Park will play a serial murderer named Lee Doo-seok who writes a bestseller novel with the crimes he has committed in film "I'm a Murderer" (translated title) while Jeong will take on the role of the detective who chases him."I have dreamt of starring in a movie and have always wanted to play a character like Lee Doo-seok," Park was quoted as saying.Park, 33, made his debut through a cameo appearance in KBS drama "Delightful Girl Choon Hyang" in 2005 and continued to appear in several dramas soon after including "Iljimae" and "Family's Honor."He then appeared in popular series "Princess Prosecutor" (SBS, 2010) and "Queen of Reversals" (MBC, 2010).He will begin shooting "Murderer" later this week after wrapping up his current series KBS' "The Princess' Man."※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.10 아시아 Reporter : Lucia Hong luciahong@10 아시아 Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@<ⓒ즐거움의 공장 "10 아시아" (10.asiae.co.kr) 무단전재 배포금지>