Disney+ period drama Uncle Samsik, from Korean writer-director Shin Yeon-shick has roped in Parasite star Song Kang-ho to play the lead role.
Uncle Samsik, which is set in a time of great social and political disturbance in 1960s Korea, will revolve around a young idealist who is determined to change the destiny of his country. Forming a collaboration with a shady fixer, the man gets his work done as the former is ready to take the necessary steps to accomplish any goal given to him.
Song will be seen in the role of the fixer called Uncle Samsik/Pak Doochill while Byun Yohan will essay the role of the idealist, Kim San. Uncle Samsik marks the maiden television project of Shin, who has also written the script. This film will also mark Song's debut performance in a drama series.
Song and Shin have previously collaborated on One Win, Shin's volleyball drama, and Cobweb, his black comedy. Both films came out in 2023.
The drama series, which will have 16 episodes, is set to premiere on Disney+ by the end of the year.