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Animated Film 'Swim' Features Voices of Jung Hae-in and Kang Ha-neul
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Animated Film 'Swim' Features Voices of Jung Hae-in and Kang Ha-neul

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

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  • The animated film 'Swim,' based on Ku Byeong-mo's novel, will feature voice acting by Jung Hae-in, Kang Ha-neul, and Yoo Jae-myung.
  • Director Ahn Jae-hoon, known for 'A Lost Feeling' and 'The Shaman Sorceress,' helmed the project.
  • The story follows a unique child named 'Gon' who develops gills and navigates a world with extraordinary beings.

The animated film 'Swim,' adapted from Ku Byeong-mo's novel of the same name, is preparing to meet audiences with a star-studded voice cast. Actors Jung Hae-in, Kang Ha-neul, and Yoo Jae-myung lend their voices to the characters, bringing the story to life. The film is directed by Ahn Jae-hoon, who previously directed 'A Lost Feeling' (2011) and 'The Shaman Sorceress' (2021). The press screening for 'Swim' was held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall in Seoul, attended by director Ahn Jae-hoon and voice actors Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Jae-myung, and Kim Sun-young. 'Swim' tells the captivating tale of 'Gon,' a child born with gills in a world where such a transformation is necessary for survival, and explores the remarkable stories of the beings within his world. Jung Hae-in voices 'Gon,' the child who develops gills to survive. Kang Ha-neul portrays 'Kang Ha,' who becomes 'Gon's' sole world. Yoo Jae-myung plays the 'Old Man' who protects and watches over young 'Gon,' while musical actress Kim Sun-young voices 'Lee Nyeon,' a character who disrupts 'Gon's' world. Both Kang Ha-neul and Yoo Jae-myung expressed their excitement about their first voice acting roles.

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