EXO's Doh Kyung Soo and Won Jin Ah's Secret: Untold Melody Set for January 2025 Premiere
The highly anticipated Korean remake of the Taiwanese classic Secret is reportedly set to hit theaters in January 2025. Titled Secret: Untold Melody, the film stars EXO’s Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) and Won Jin Ah, promising a magical blend of music, romance, and mystery.
Based on the 2007 Taiwanese film Secret, which starred Jay Chou and Gwei Lun Mei, Secret: Untold Melody weaves a heartwarming and mysterious tale. The story follows a genius pianist and a mysterious woman who meets him in an old campus practice room. Their relationship is intertwined with an enchanting melody that transcends time and space.
The original Secret became a worldwide sensation for its unique storytelling and emotional depth, setting high expectations for this Korean adaptation.
Star-Studded Cast and Acclaimed Direction
Directed by Seo Yoo Min, known for films like Recalled and The Last Princess, Secret: Untold Melody boasts an impressive cast, including:
- Doh Kyung Soo as Yu Jun, a former prodigy pianist whose dreams are derailed by an injury. While undergoing treatment in Korea, he resumes his studies at his father’s college, where he encounters the mysterious woman in the practice room.
- Won Jin Ah as Jung A, the enigmatic pianist whose music captivates Yu Jun. This marks her return to the big screen after her 2021 film A Year-End Medley.
Other cast members include Shin Ye Eun, Kim Wook, Bae Sung Woo, and Kang Kyung Hun.
For Doh Kyung Soo, Secret: Untold Melody is likely to be his first major film of 2025. He is also slated to star in the upcoming K-drama The Manipulated alongside Ji Chang Wook, Lee Kwang Soo, and Pyo Ye Jin.
Won Jin Ah is equally busy, with her return to television in the upcoming drama Child Shopping, where she shares the screen with Yeom Jung Ah, DEX, and Ahn Ji Ho.
Produced by Hive Media Corp, the film has been generating buzz for its heartfelt story, stunning visuals, and captivating music. With the release reportedly planned for the end of January 2025, fans of both the original Secret and K-cinema have plenty to look forward to.
Will the Korean adaptation live up to the timeless magic of the original? Stay tuned as Secret: Untold Melody gets ready to transport audiences to a world where music, romance, and mystery collide.