Wonstein Makes Screen Debut in Anthology Film ‘The Hours of Theater’

Singer Wonstein is stepping into the world of film with his debut role in the upcoming anthology movie, The Hours of Theater. The film, a collection of three short stories, premiered at a press conference on March 3rd at CineCube Gwanghwamun in Seoul, South Korea .

About ‘The Hours of Theater’

The Hours of Theater is directed by Lee Jong-pil, Yoon Ga-eun, and Jang Geon-jae. The film is described as a “cinema love letter” to theaters and the shared experiences they offer . The three segments are titled ‘Chimpanzee’ (Lee Jong-pil), ‘Naturally’ (Yoon Ga-eun), and ‘Time of Movie’ (Jang Geon-jae).

Wonstein’s Role and Experience

Wonstein appears in Lee Jong-pil’s segment, ‘Chimpanzee,’ playing the role of young Godot in a play. He shared that even as some aspects of the story were initially challenging to grasp, he ultimately found connections to his own life, making the experience enjoyable .

The singer revealed a humorous story about how he was cast, explaining that Director Lee Jong-pil was looking for someone resembling actor Kim Dae-myeong. A blog post led to Wonstein being suggested for the part . He expressed his willingness to continue acting if given the opportunity.

Cast and Crew

The press conference was attended by directors Lee Jong-pil, Yoon Ga-eun, and Jang Geon-jae, along with actors Kim Dae-myung, Wonstein, Lee Soo-kyung, Hong Sa-bin, Go Ah-sung, Jang Hye-jin, and Kim Yeon-kyo , .

Release Date

The Hours of Theater is scheduled for release in theaters on March 18th .