Spanish film starring South Korean footballer set for release next month

A promotional poster of the Spanish romance film Sigue Mi Voz starring South Korean footballer Yang Jae-woo right Courtesy of Beta Fiction Spain — South Korean footballer Yang Jae-woo (right) is seen, in this promotional poster for Spanish film "Sigue Mi Voz." Courtesy of Beta Fiction Spain

SEOUL, August 20 (AJP) - Midfielder Yang Jae-woo, who currently plays for Spanish football team Móstoles CF, has taken a leading role in the Iberian country's upcoming film, slated for release next month.

Based on Venezuelan author Ariana Godoy's popular web-based novel, "Sigue Mi Voz" (Follow My Voice) tells the story of a young woman who leads a reclusive life but gradually opens up to the world after being moved by the voice of a late-night radio host, portrayed by Yang.

Yang, fluent in both Korean and Spanish, reportedly earned the role through an audition, becoming the first South Korean to star in a Spanish film, though a few others have previously appeared in supporting roles.

He moved to Spain when he was 11 years old after being recruited by Villarreal CF's youth team in 2012 and has lived there since.

The romantic film is set to hit local theaters there on Sept. 12.

Kim Hee-su khs@ajunews.com