On July 8, 2026, reports surfaced indicating that beloved actors Park Bo Young and Son Suk Ku have been offered the lead roles in director Kang Hyung Chul’s upcoming project, tentatively titled “If I’m With You”.
The news immediately sparked excitement across the Korean film industry due to the high-profile cast and the director’s stellar box-office track record.
Agency Confirmations and Project Premise
In response to initial casting reports, representatives from both actors’ management labels stepped forward to clarify their current status regarding the project:
- BH Entertainment (Park Bo Young’s Agency): Stated that the actress received a script offer for “If I’m With You” and is currently “reviewing the offer.”
- Son Suk Ku’s Agency: Confirmed receipt of the casting offer, briefly commenting that the actor has “only received the offer” at this stage and is evaluating it.
- “If I’m With You” is described as a fantasy romantic comedy centering on unexpected, dramatic events that unfold aboard a luxury cruise ship. If both stars accept, it will mark the first time Park Bo Young and Son Suk Ku collaborate on screen as romantic leads.
A Historic Reunion and Stellar Track Records
This project holds particular significance for Park Bo Young and director Kang Hyung Chul.
It marks their first potential reunion in 18 years since the massive success of the 2008 comedy hit Scandal Makers.
That film, which drew over 8.22 million moviegoers to theaters, served as Kang Hyung Chul’s directorial debut and catapulted Park Bo Young to nationwide stardom.
Director Kang has since helm hits such as Sunny, Tazza: The Hidden Card, Swing Kids, and Hi-5.
Both lead candidates bring massive star power to the table:
- Park Bo Young has established herself as a romantic-comedy heavyweight with hit series like Oh My Ghost, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, Doom at Your Service, and Our Unwritten Seoul, recently starring in Disney+’s Gold Land.
- Son Suk Ku has earned widespread acclaim for his intense and versatile performances in box-office powerhouses like The Roundup, alongside hit series including My Liberation Notes, D.P., Big Bet, and A Killer Paradox.
With both agencies actively reviewing the project, fans are eagerly waiting to see if this fresh combination on the high seas comes to fruition.
