ZEROBASEONE member Kim Ji Woong is taking on a new acting challenge. The idol-actor has been officially confirmed to lead the upcoming thriller drama Siren (working title), adding another major project to his growing acting career.
The casting report emerged on September 4, when JTBC Entertainment News reported that Kim Ji Woong had been selected as the lead for the upcoming project. His agency, Nest Management, subsequently confirmed the news.
With production reportedly preparing to get underway, Siren will feature Kim Ji Woong in a role that combines his character’s privileged background with an investigation-driven storyline.
Kim Ji Woong’s Agency Confirms Siren Casting
Following the initial report about his casting, Nest Management confirmed that Kim Ji Woong would headline the drama.
The agency stated, “It is true that Kim Ji Woong will be starring as the lead in Siren.”
The confirmation marks another step in Kim Ji Woong’s acting career as he continues balancing his work with ZEROBASEONE and his activities as an actor.
Who Will Kim Ji Woong Play in Siren?
Kim Ji Woong will reportedly play Do Yoon, a third-generation chaebol heir who is also an academy student.
The character comes from a wealthy and influential family but becomes involved in a series of cases that take him outside his familiar surroundings.
Do Yoon’s circumstances are expected to contrast sharply with those of his eventual partner, creating one of the central dynamics of the story.
What Is Siren About?
Siren follows a third-generation chaebol and academy student who teams up with an ace researcher from an ordinary background.
The unlikely pair work together while investigating a series of cases. Their different social backgrounds and approaches are expected to become an important part of the narrative as the investigation develops.
The project is being developed in a multi-format structure, spanning a feature film, mid-form content and short-form episodes. This format is intended to allow the story to be presented through different episode lengths while retaining its central mystery and investigation-driven narrative.
For Kim Ji Woong, the role of Do Yoon offers an opportunity to explore a character who is very different from his own public image as a K-pop performer.
Siren Director Oh Ki Hwan
The upcoming project will be directed by Oh Ki Hwan, who previously worked on ENA’s The Defects.
With Siren combining thriller elements with action and character-focused storytelling, the director will be responsible for bringing the contrasting partnership between Do Yoon and the researcher to the screen.
The investigation at the heart of the story is also expected to provide the framework for the two leads to gradually develop their working relationship.
When Will Siren Begin Filming?
Siren is reportedly preparing to enter production, with filming expected to begin after the remaining principal cast has been finalized.
At present, details regarding the supporting cast and official release date have not been announced in the information available for this report.
Further details about the production, including its complete cast and release schedule, are expected to be revealed at a later stage.
Kim Ji Woong’s Acting Career Continues to Expand
The Siren casting adds another lead role to Kim Ji Woong’s growing acting portfolio.
As a member of ZEROBASEONE, he continues to pursue music activities while developing his career on screen. His new role as Do Yoon places him at the centre of a thriller built around investigations, contrasting personalities and an unusual partnership.
With production approaching, more information about Siren is expected to emerge once the rest of the cast and other project details are confirmed.