TWICE’s Jeongyeon Makes Her Acting Debut in ‘New Recruit: The Movie’
TWICE member Jeongyeon is stepping into a new chapter of her career as she prepares to make big-screen acting debut. KT Studio Genie announced on Thursday, Oct. 1, that the singer has officially joined the cast of the upcoming military comedy film New Recruit: The Movie: Ghosts Live in the Military Hospital.
The project marks Jeongyeon’s first acting role since making her debut as a member of TWICE a decade ago. Known primarily for her work as the group’s lead vocalist, Jeongyeon will now take on a character with a very different setting from the stages and music videos fans are accustomed to seeing her in.
Directed by Min Jin Ki, the upcoming movie will expand the popular New Recruit franchise onto the big screen and is expected to bring together familiar faces from the series with several new additions.
Jeongyeon Takes On the Role of Military Nurse Officer
For her first acting project, Jeongyeon will portray Yoo Jeongyeon, a military nurse officer stationed at a military hospital. The role gives the TWICE star an opportunity to introduce another side of her performance skills as she transitions from music into film.
While Jeongyeon has spent most of her career performing with TWICE, her casting adds an interesting new dimension to the New Recruit universe. Rather than appearing as herself or taking on a music-related role, she will become part of the story as a military medical professional.
The film is set primarily in a military hospital and follows the experiences of soldiers stationed there. The setting continues the franchise’s focus on military life while introducing a new environment and storyline for the movie adaptation.
Jeongyeon’s casting also comes at a notable point in her career, arriving roughly 10 years after TWICE’s debut. The group has established itself as one of the most recognizable names in K-pop, while its members have increasingly explored individual activities alongside their work as a group.
Familiar Faces Return for the Movie
Jeongyeon will not be entering the New Recruit world alone. Several actors who have already appeared in the franchise are returning for the movie, including Kim Min Ho, Nam Tae Woo and Kim Yo Han.
The film will also feature Ryu Kyung Soo, who joins the franchise as a new cast member. His addition gives the movie another fresh element while the returning actors help maintain continuity with the existing series.
Behind the camera, Min Jin Ki is also returning as director. He has helmed all four installments of the New Recruit series, making his involvement in the movie a natural continuation of the franchise.
The director’s previous work on the series has already established a strong connection with its audience. New Recruit 4 recorded the highest ratings of the franchise’s seasons, raising expectations for the upcoming movie as it moves from episodic storytelling to the theatrical format.
From Popular Series to the Big Screen
‘New Recruit: The Movie: Ghosts Live in the Military Hospital’ represents the latest expansion of the New Recruit franchise. The film takes the familiar world of the series and places its characters within a military hospital, where the stories of soldiers stationed there will unfold.
The movie’s title suggests that the new setting will bring a different atmosphere to the franchise while retaining the military backdrop that has defined New Recruit.
For Jeongyeon, meanwhile, the project represents a significant career first. After spending years building her identity as a K-pop performer, she will now have the opportunity to connect with audiences through a scripted character and a feature-length story.
Her involvement is also likely to attract attention from TWICE fans, who will get to see the singer in a completely different professional setting.
Film Set for Winter Release
‘New Recruit: The Movie: Ghosts Live in the Military Hospital’ is scheduled to arrive in theaters this winter. Further details about the film’s exact release date and Jeongyeon’s character arc are expected as promotional activities for the movie get underway.
With the return of familiar New Recruit actors, Min Jin Ki once again taking the director’s chair and Jeongyeon making her first appearance on the big screen, the upcoming film brings together established elements of the franchise with a high-profile new addition.
For Jeongyeon, the theatrical release will mark the beginning of an entirely new career avenue, giving fans their first chance to see the TWICE star take on a full-fledged acting role after 10 years in the K-pop spotlight.
