Lee Seon-kyun takes on killer virus for new movie

13 December 15, 2014December 15, 2014

by javabeans

Lee Seon-kyun makes movies faster than I can watch them, I swear. He’s lined up yet another project, titled Love Is a Virus (don’t I know it), which he’ll take on as soon as he’s finished work on his next movie, Angry Lawyer.

This movie sounds either like a wacky comedy or a sci-fi thriller, and the fact that I can’t quite figure it out amuses me greatly. The plot deals with a dangerous virus whose physical symptoms are akin to those of falling in love, leading to a state of excitement that will kill if the infected person doesn’t fall in love within five days. Lee Seon-kyun plays a scientist who works with the woman who is the virus’ host to find a cure. I’m strangely drawn to the premise—I just hope it’s weird in a good way.

Usually the director’s previous works offer a clue into what kind of tone this project might attempt, but it’s no help here: Kang Yi-kwan’s other films include 2012’s drama Juvenile Offender, 2013’s fantasy-thriller When Winter Screams, 2014’s drama Tinker Ticker, and 2008’s melo-romance Sa-Kwa. That covers a fair span on the genre spectrum, so there’s no clear pattern to draw from.

Now we’ll just have to see which actress is cast as the virus host (and love interest, I presume—I mean, if you’ve got the clock running on five days, why not look somewhere close for love?). Love Is a Virus plans to begin filming early next year.

Via Star News, Ten Asia

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1 Sua

December 15, 2014 at 10:16 AM

Eh, haven't watched much of Lee seok hyun.... but I LOVE his deep voice and he is SO kind in variety shows!! Like his manners are so.... gentleman-ish.... XDDD lol >u<

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ageha

December 15, 2014 at 6:19 PM

In particular I recommend "Pasta" (although he kind of yells a lot...I love it anyway) and "Miss Korea", although maybe you've seen both!

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Sua

December 15, 2014 at 9:29 PM

I've seen bits and pieces, but not a lot.... But thanks so much for recommending anyways!! Do you have anything else good to watch?

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MapleSilver

December 15, 2014 at 10:29 PM

You could try some of his movies. The last one shown was A Hard Day and it has been nominated for various awards this year as well as getting a very good reception at Cannes earlier in the year. I have also enjoyed his older movies: All About My Wife, Helpless, and Petty Romance.

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2 MapleSilver

December 15, 2014 at 11:36 AM

Ha...ha... What a farfetched sounding premise. But since I love everything LSK I can't wait to see how this movie develops, both in the story and the rest of the cast. Sadly this probably means we won't see in in a drama anytime soon.

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3 lostinacloud

December 15, 2014 at 12:36 PM

i love this man!! excited he is getting more and more movies, but i miss my ahjushi i must say miss korea was a wonderful drama, just not in the best time slot so hoping for a drama this coming year. that will have him come on shows, so i can see more of his goofy fun personality.

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4 Noelle

December 15, 2014 at 12:56 PM

Oh good lord that man is good looking! I mean damn.

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insomniagirl

December 15, 2014 at 1:08 PM

Right? And that voice. I would watch She's So Lovable again from start to finish if he was in it.

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5 museofmanymasks

December 15, 2014 at 1:13 PM

Well I'd watch it anyway because I adore him but I like the sound of the premise too. I'm not familiar with this director at all though so there's a tiny bit of wariness in the mix too but I'm hopeful. *Crosses fingers and hopes for a zany black comedy*