This is Lee Seung Gi's Character in the Korean Film About Family, Become a Superstar Monk

About Family is the latest Korean film from Lee Seung Gi, ahead of its release the production team has shared leaks about the character he will play. The film About Family tells the story of the owner of Pyungmanok, a popular dumpling restaurant, who suddenly finds himself living with an unexpected guest—an adorable grandson he never knew he had.

The owner, Ham Moo Ok (Kim Yun Seok), believes that his lineage has ended when his son, Ham Moon Seok (Lee Seung Gi), became a monk. The film highlights the unique appeal of this family comedy, showcasing Lee Seung Gi's striking transformation alongside Kim Yun Seok's performance.

For his dedication as a monk, Lee Seung Gi shaved his head for the film About Family. In this film he plays Ham Moon Seok, a man who separates himself from his father to pursue a monastic life. While he was gaining fame as a beloved superstar monk, he was involved in a shocking scandal when a live broadcast revealed that he had a hidden child.

Director Yang Woo Seok discussed casting for the film, saying, “To play the character of Ham Moon Seok, who is often referred to as the ‘perfect child,’ we needed an actor who was not only handsome, intelligent, tall, and academically accomplished, but also excelled in many other areas. 

The first actor who came to mind was Lee Seung Gi,” as quoted by Soompi on November 7, 2024. Lee Seung Gi added, “When I found out that Kim Yun Seok, an actor I’ve always respected, would be joining the film, it didn’t take me long to think about it. 

With such a great script, I felt like there was no reason to hesitate to shave my head.”She committed to the role and shaved her hair as soon as she found out that Kim Yun Seok would be her co-star. The film About Family is her comeback after getting married and marks her acting project in 2024. 

Previously, she had been on hiatus for three years after starring in the Korean drama Mouse (2021), then Vagabond (2019) and many others. Meanwhile, the Korean film About Family will be showing in theaters on December 11, 2024.