The Gardeners (literal title) has officially started filming after completing its first table read with a star-studded cast lineup.
The upcoming comedy, which began shooting on April 29th, follows a plant-loving civil servant who teams up with the neighborhood troublemaker to launch an unusual gardening business — only for their quiet town to spiral into total chaos.
The film is directed by Handsome Guys helmer Nam Dong Hyub and has already generated buzz for bringing together Kang Ho and Koo Kyo Hwan for the first time.
The table read gathered an all-star lineup including Song Kang Ho, Koo Kyo Hwan, Song Seung Heon, Lee Kwang Soo, Shin Hyun Been, Kim Byung Chul, Park Ju Hyun, Lee Jae In and more.
Despite many of them working together for the first time, the cast showcased seamless chemistry and quick-fire comedic banter, raising anticipation for a fresh new style of comedy.
Song Kang Ho leads the film as Choi Young Il, a diligent public official and devoted plant dad with a miraculous ability to revive dying plants. Koo Kyo Hwan stars opposite him as Kim Moon Ho, a chaotic local troublemaker who somehow attracts disaster wherever he goes.
Their first-ever on-screen pairing is already one of the film’s biggest talking points.
Song Seung Heon will play Han Chung Yong, a fallen celebrity whose life spirals after a major incident, while Lee Kwang Soo joins the story as Mr. Song, a character connected to Choi Young Il who adds even more humor to the narrative.
Shin Hyun Been takes on the role of Kang Mi Ae, adding subtle tension to the ensemble. Kim Byung Chul stars as Choi Young Il’s coworker Yeom Byung Chul, while Park Ju Hyun plays police officer Jung Hae Ri.
Rising actress Lee Jae In is set to make a special appearance as Choi Young Il’s daughter, adding an emotional father-daughter dynamic to the film.
The Gardeners is currently filming.
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