{
  "id": 9637480,
  "title": "'Fast & Furious' actor Sung Kang turns passion for drifting into directorial debut 'Drifter'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/fast-furious-actor-sung-kang-turns-passion-for-drifting-into",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T22:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260925/fast-furious-actor-sung-kang-turns-passion-for-drifting-into-directorial-debut-drifter"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean-American actor Sung Kang, renowned for his roles in the \"Fast & Furious\" film series, has transitioned from his acting career to direct his debut film, \"Drifter.\" This film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Prior to his involvement with the \"Fast & Furious\" franchise, Kang had no prior experience with drifting, a subculture within the car community centered around controlled, sideways driving.\n\nKang's foray into directing began with his exposure to drifting through his involvement in the \"Fast & Furious\" films. His passion for the subculture led him to create a personal story that resonates with the car community, which he believes has supported him for decades. \"Drifter\" tells the tale of a solitary racetrack custodian who harbors a secret talent for drifting. Kang's motivation for this project was to honor the community that has given him a sense of belonging, particularly during challenging times. He expressed his gratitude to the community that has supported the franchise for so long, stating, \"It's really a love letter to the car community that has given me a place to belong, especially in the darkest hours.\"",
  "summary": "Korean American actor Sung Kang brings his years of experience from the “Fast & Furious” U.S. film franchise into his directorial debut, “Drifter,” which recently premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Before joining the “Fast & Furious” films in 2006 with \" The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift,\" Kang had no real experience with drifting, a car-community subculture built around…",
  "key_points": [
    "Sung Kang, Fast & Furious actor, directs debut film Drifter",
    "Drifter premiered at Toronto International Film Festival",
    "Kang's passion for drifting inspired the film's story"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "'Fast & Furious' actor Sung Kang turns passion for drifting into directorial debut 'Drifter'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/fast-furious-actor-sung-kang-turns-passion-for-drifting-into-9641042",
        "published": "2026-09-24T22:42:04.000Z"
      }
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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."
}