On April 27, 2026, the highly anticipated Disney+ original series GoldLand held its grand press conference at the Conrad Seoul Hotel in Yeouido. The star-studded event featured director Kim Sung-hoon and leads Park Bo young, Kim Sung-cheol, Lee Hyun-wook, Kim Hee-won, Moon Jeong-hee, and Lee Kwang-soo.
A Dark Metamorphosis for Park Bo-young
The biggest buzz of the afternoon surrounded Park Bo young, who is set to break away from her signature “Rom-Com Queen” persona. In GoldLand, she plays Hee-joo, a woman who stumbles upon 150 billion won (approx. $110 million) in gold bullion belonging to a smuggling ring.
Discussing her characterโs gritty evolution, Park Bo young shared insights into her preparation for the crime genre:
“I focused deeply on a visual and emotional transformation that viewers haven’t seen from me before. In this gold-tinted world of greed, survival is the only logic.”
Sibling Chemistry & Behind-the-Scenes Fun
The event also highlighted the dynamic between Kim Sung-cheol and Park Bo young. Despite the heavy, high-stakes atmosphere of the thriller, the duo displayed “sibling-like chemistry,” sharing lighthearted anecdotes from the set.
Kim Sung-cheol noted that their off-screen bond helped ground the intense scenes of betrayal and greed that define the GoldLand plot. The supporting cast, including the versatile Lee Kwang-soo and Kim Hee-won, promised a series filled with unpredictable twists.
The Plot: A Golden Survival Game
GoldLand is described as a “Golden Desire Survival Thriller.” The story follows Hee-joo as she fights to claim the massive fortune for herself amidst a chaotic battlefield of greed and treachery.
- Release Date: April 29, 2026
- Platform: Disney+ Original
- Genre: Crime, Survival, Thriller
- Director: Kim Sung-hoon (Kingdom, Tunnel)
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