Han Jae-suk and Honey Lee cast in new action film

Korean actors Han Jae-suk and actress Honey Lee have been cast in a new action flick, according to the film's distributor NEW.

On Tuesday, NEW announced in a press release that Han and Lee will play the leads in the upcoming pic tentatively titled "Hit," which cranked in early May and is set for release during the latter half of this year. "Hit," helmed by famed director Lee Seung-han, is about the mind games and the greed for victory amongst people who gather at a private fighting ring. Han will play the role of Ba-ji and Lee will take on the role of his ex-girlfriend named Sun-yeon.

The movie will also star other Korean actors including Song Young-chang, Jung Sung-hwa, Park Sung-woong and Marcos.

Born Han Sang-woo, Han Jae-suk has starred in a score of TV series including "Four Sisters (MBC, 2001)," "Glass Slipper (SBS, 2002)," "Lobbyist (SBS, 2007)" and recently in "The Great Merchant (KBS, 2010)" alongside actress Lee Mi-yeon. Honey Lee is the winner of the 2006 Miss Korea pageant and also represented the country during the Miss Universe contest in 2007. She has appeared in several dramas including "Partner (KBS, 2009)" and "Pasta (MBC, 2010)." She has also starred in musicals "Polaroid" and "Legally Blonde."

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