{
  "id": 18259151,
  "title": "Seo Yea-ji returns to films after 5 years with Korean vampire horror Geumwoldo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/seo-yea-ji-returns-to-films-after-5-years-with-korean-vampire-horror",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T05:21:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/seo-yea-ji-returns-to-films-after-5-years-with-korean-vampire-horror-geumwoldo-1.500736627"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seo Yea-ji is set to return to the big screen after a five-year hiatus with the Korean vampire horror film Geumwoldo. The movie, announced by B.Wave Entertainment on November 4, will see Yea-ji lead as Kim Ji Hoo, a woman who returns to the secluded island of Geumwoldo after receiving a summons from her mother. Geumwoldo, which draws inspiration from a centuries-old court record of cannibalism, aims to provide a distinctly Korean take on the vampire myth. Director Baek Dong Hoon, known for the food drama Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle, takes on this new genre. Geumwoldo marks a departure for both Yea-ji and the director, as the latter is venturing into occult horror, while the former has primarily worked in mystery and thriller genres. Camera work is expected to commence in mid-November, with the film slated for a 2027 theatrical release.",
  "summary": "A centuries-old court record of cannibalism, an isolated island, and a mother’s summons: these are the pieces of Geumwoldo , an upcoming occult horror film that will bring Seo Yea-ji back to cinemas for the first time since 2021. B.Wave Entertainment announced the casting on November 4. Yea-ji will lead the film as Kim Ji Hoo, a woman who travels to the secluded island of Geumwoldo after hearing…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}