Directed by Lee Seong-jong, "Guitar Man" deals with the story of a once-promising but now aimless guitarist struggling to navigate a rapidly changing world. Isolated and cynical, he begins to rediscover hope after joining a live-club band where he meets a female keyboardist.
Currently serving as the CEO of dental-care provider Sungwon Pharmaceutical, the versatile director not only stars in the lead role but also composed the film's soundtrack, which underscores its theme of offering solace to those enduring hardship.
Much attention has been drawn to the upcoming film which was filmed last fall and is scheduled to hit local theaters on May 30, as many fans remain bewildered by Kim's sudden death early this year.
The young actress had apparently struggled with financial difficulties after being caught driving under the influence in 2022 and was allegedly involved in an inappropriate relationship with actor Kim Soo-hyun.
The 24-year-old, best known for her role in the 2010 hit action thriller "The Man from Nowhere," shocked the nation when she was found dead of apparent suicide at her home in eastern Seoul in February this year.
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