Actors Ryu Seung-beom and Kim Ah-joong have been cast in the new film "29 Years," based on a comic book by Kang Pul.

Production company Cheongeoram said Ryu will take on the role of a macho scamp with a good heart while Kim will take on the role of a cool-headed shooting athlete.

The title of the film, which will cover the course of 26 years starting from 1980, has been changed to "29 Years" as the release date of the film has been tentatively set for early next year.

Byun Hee-bong will take on the role of "that person," the man responsible for an incident that took place 29 years ago, and Joo Min-mo will take on the role of chairman Kim Kap-seh, who will convict "that person."

Other actors who have been cast in the film include Jin Ku, Hang Sang-jin, Ki Joo-bong and Cheon Ho-jin.

Film director Lee Hae-young, who wrote and produced "Like A Virgin" wrote the script for "29 Years." The film shoot will begin next month.

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Actor Ryu Seung-beom is in Thailand to help needy children.

According to Plan Korea, an international children's charity organization, Ryu will visit Thailand from March 11 to March 19 with photographer Hong Jang-hyun. They will stay with a local family in Chiang Rai and help locals fix their furnaces, chicken cages and pigpens. They will also spend time with the local children, watching movies together and taking their photos.