18 Aug 2026 (Navroze Bureau) : South Korean actors Yoo Ah In, Lee Jun Hyuk, Choi Hyun Wook, Lee Sung Min and Yoon Kyung Ho have been confirmed for the upcoming mystery-occult film “Vampir”, directed by Jang Jae Hyun, the filmmaker behind Exhuma. The film is scheduled to begin filming in August and is planned for a 2028 theatrical release.
Yoo Ah In Returns to the Big Screen
“Vampir” will mark Yoo Ah In’s major acting comeback after a lengthy hiatus. He will play an unidentified contract killer who is hired by a clergyman to investigate a mysterious pagan group.
His character is described as calm and fearless, but his outlook gradually changes after encountering mysterious beings.
‘Exhuma’ Director Jang Jae Hyun Returns
The film is directed by Jang Jae Hyun, known for his work on Exhuma, Svaha: The Sixth Finger and The Priests.
Following the success of Exhuma, expectations are high for the director’s next occult project and his distinctive approach to supernatural storytelling.
Lee Sung Min Plays a Clergyman
Lee Sung Min will portray a clergyman who breaks taboos in pursuit of his beliefs.
His character is caught between responsibility and guilt, adding another layer to the film’s mystery and supernatural storyline.
Lee Jun Hyuk Takes on a Dark Role
Lee Jun Hyuk has been cast as a pagan obsessed with achieving immortality.
The role is expected to showcase a darker side of the actor, with the character described as mysterious and menacing.
Choi Hyun Wook Joins the Cast
Choi Hyun Wook will play an American military lieutenant with mysterious motives.
The role is expected to bring tension to the story as the character’s intentions gradually become clearer.
More Actors Complete the Lineup
The cast also includes Doi, who will portray a veiled young girl, and Yoon Kyung Ho, who plays a smuggling broker travelling with the pagan group.
The main cast recently gathered for a script-reading session ahead of filming.
What Is ‘Vampir’ About?
The mystery-occult film follows a contract killer hired by a clergyman to investigate an enigmatic pagan group.
As the investigation progresses, the killer encounters unexplained entities and becomes increasingly drawn into a supernatural mystery.
2028 Release Planned
Production is scheduled to begin in August 2026, with the film targeting a theatrical release in 2028.
The combination of Jang Jae Hyun’s occult-film background and the ensemble cast has already generated considerable interest among Korean cinema fans.