The movie is now in full preparation for its debut.
Lee Byung-hun stars as Cho Hoon-hyun, while Yoo Ah-in takes on the role of Lee Chang-ho.
Directed and scripted by Kim Hyung-joo of’Sheriff,‘the film was produced by Moonlight Pictures.
The distribution rights for’Match’have been transferred to Bypoem Studio.
Originally backed by Acemaker Movie Works, the film completed production in 2021 after starting in 2020.
Initially planned for theatrical release, Netflix later showed interest, shifting plans to an OTT release.
Netflix even announced in December 2022 that it would distribute the film under the title’The Match.’
However, the release was stalled when Yoo Ah-in faced accusations of drug use in February 2023.
Netflix put the project on hold, and rumors of a return to theatrical release surfaced later that year.
After extensive discussions, Bypoem Studio stepped in as the distributor.
If’Match’is released in March, it will be Yoo Ah-ins first film to hit theaters after his drug controversy.
Meanwhile, Yoo Ah-in was indicted in October 2023 for administering propofol 181 times between 2020 and 2022.
In his first trial last September, Yoo Ah-in received a one-year prison sentence.
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