Park Chan-wook’s upcoming movie “Agassi” (Korean title) has cast Kim Min-hee and rookie actress Kim Tae-ri in the lead roles. “Agassi” is British writer Sarah Waters’ novel “Fingersmith” adapted to Korea and Japan in the 1930s. A young heiress to a great amount of wealth, her guardian uncle, a conniving count who is eyeing her wealth, and a pickpocket hired by him are entangled in the unpredictable story that will keep the audience engaged till the end with its twists and turns.      

Ever since Ha Jung-woo was confirmed as the count in November, there have been mounting rumors about the two leading actresses. Eventually Kim Min-hee got the role of the heiress and Kim Tae-ri the pickpocket. The main cast is now set, with Cho Jin-woong playing the role of the uncle.

Recognized for her performances in “Helpless” and “Very Ordinary Couple,” Kim Min-hee will take on another dramatic change for her new role. She is joined by the rookie actress Kim Tae-ri who came through the fierce 1-to-1,500 competition. Already there is a mounting curiosity about this budding actress who will perform alongside Ha Jung-woo, Cho Jin-woong, and Kim Min-hee. 

Park Chan-wook helped make Kang Hae-jung of “Oldboy” and Kim Ok-bin of “Thirst” the top actresses in Korea. That is why there is so much interest in the two actresses who will join his production for the first time.  

“Agassi” will be co-produced by Park’s Moho Film and “Oldboy” producer Lim Seung-yong’s production Yong Film. Production begins next year with the pre-production scheduled for January 2015.