Mc Richard Paglicawan
Lee Min Ho’s new movie “Gangnam Blues” (Gangnam 1970) used iconic Filipino song ‘Anak’ popularized by Freddie Aguilar.
The part of the song included in the teaser was: “Noong isilang ka sa mundong ito laking tuwa ng magulang mo at ang kamay nila ang iyong ilaw”. And even the opening part of the guitar truly gives a nostalgic feeling of the iconic song that was translated 26 languages but the movie chooses to use the original Filipino version.
“Gangnam Blues” (Gangnam 1970) is an action noir film about the turmoils surrounding the Gangnam district’s real estate craze in the 1970s. It is directed by Yoo Ha, who is well known for his dramatic and dark movies. Lee Min Ho plays Kim Jong Dae, who gets caught up in the power struggles and ends up in a battle against his childhood friend Yong Ki, played by veteran actor Kim Rae Won.
“Gangnam Blues” (Gangnam 1970) began filming in April 2014 and is currently in the post-production phase. It is scheduled to be released by the end of 2014.
