Actor Jung Young-ki to star in faux-documentary independent film 'Am I a Zombie?
New stealer actor Jung Young-ki, who has been active in dramas "Mask Girl," "Model Taxi 2," and the movie "Concrete Utopia," has been cast as the protagonist of the independent film "Am I a Zombie?" as Ahn Ki-young. "Am I a Zombie?" is a movie about an aspiring actor who gradually turns into a zombie and faces the world's gaze and prejudices while trying to fulfill his dreams. It is a unique genre that mixes fake documentary and dramatic film formats and is expected to pique the interest of audiences.
Jung Young-ki plays Ahn Ki-young, a young man who suffers from 'John Beer Syndrome' and turns into a zombie, who moves forward despite his situation to pursue his dream of becoming an actor and earn a living. He is a 'little hero' who has a mindset that allows him to smile even when people are surprised to see him turning into a zombie. Ki-young's struggle is expected to provide deep emotions and empathy.
In addition, Jung Young-ki is expected to deliver realistic performances with actors Tae Hang-ho, Yoon-jae, Kim Min-tae, and Jung Gun-young, who played Ki-young's best friend Hyun-bin, as well as the scriptwriter and producer of "Am I a Zombie? "Going beyond a simple zombie movie, 'Am I a Zombie?', which deals with the inner life of humans and social prejudices, will allow you to feel Jung Young-ki's delicate acting and differentiated character interpretation," said Jung Young-ki's agency, Newly Actors. "Please look forward to Jung Young-ki's performance, which has been active in various genres such as theater, musicals, and independent films."
"Am I a Zombie?" starring Jung Young-ki is scheduled to be released on September 25 in independent cinemas in the metropolitan area and Daejeon."