# Koo Kyo-hwan and Han Ji-min Cast as a Divorcing Couple in Typhoon Comedy 'Taepung'

- URL: https://hallyu-brief.vercel.app/en/news/koo-kyo-hwan-han-ji-min-typhoon-comedy-300ac8
- Published: 2026-10-16T10:11:36.113Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Koo Kyo-hwan and Han Ji-min are starring in the disaster comedy 'Taepung' (working title) as a married couple who have decided to split up.

## Key points

1. The couple gets stuck in a massive typhoon during a relative's wedding trip.
2. Oh Jung-se plays a rescue worker who is isolated with them.
3. The film is scheduled for release next year.

## What is the film about?

Koo Kyo-hwan and Han Ji-min are co-starring in '태풍' (working title), a disaster escape comedy, according to CJ ENM, the film's distributor. The two play Jinmo and Jaei, a married couple who have decided to divorce. Their plan to separate is interrupted when they travel to Jinmo's hometown for a relative's wedding and are caught in a huge typhoon.

## Who are the main characters?

| Character | Actor | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jinmo | Koo Kyo-hwan | An office worker from a small provincial town who went to a top university and a major company but is still an assistant manager |
| Jaei | Han Ji-min | Jinmo's wife, a former publishing talent who quit to raise their child and dreams of becoming a YouTuber |
| Sang-hyuk | Oh Jung-se | A 119 rescue worker who becomes isolated with the couple |

Han Seon-hwa, Kim Eung-soo, Oh Min-ae, Kim Yo-han, and Lia also appear, according to the report.

## When will it be released?

The film started shooting this month, and it is scheduled to open in theaters next year.

## For international fans

Oh Jung-se is known for his comedic performances in '극한직업' (2019) and '와일드씽' (2026). Director Lee Jeong-ho previously made '방황하는 칼날' (2014) and '비스트' (2019). Koo Kyo-hwan and Han Ji-min are both well-known Korean actors, and this project pairs them in a comedy about a couple whose relationship is tested by a natural disaster.

## FAQ

### When will 'Taepung' be released?

According to the report, the film is scheduled to open next year. An exact release date has not been announced yet.

### Who directed 'Taepung'?

Lee Jeong-ho directed the film. He previously directed '방황하는 칼날' (2014) and '비스트' (2019).

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261014077000005)

_Written and translated with AI from official announcements and Korean media reports. If something is wrong, please let us know._