Yeo Jin-goo's First Villain Role Unveiled in '1971 Hijacking' Clip
A scene showing Yeo Jin-goo's character seizing a passenger plane has been released ahead of the film's November 13, 2026 opening in Japanese theaters.
A scene from the film 1971 Hijacking showing the moment Yeo Jin-goo's character, Yeondae, seizes control of a passenger plane has been released, according to cinemacafe.net. The footage arrives ahead of the film's nationwide Japanese opening on November 13, 2026, at Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters.
The role marks the first time Yeo Jin-goo has played a villain in his career. He stars alongside Ha Jung-woo as co-pilot Taein, Sung Dong-il as Gyusik, and Chae Soo-bin as Oksun. Kim Sung-han directs.
Based on a Real 1971 Incident
The film draws on the January 23, 1971 incident in which a passenger flight, HL5212, traveling from Sokcho Airport to Seoul Gimpo Airport, was struck by an explosion in midair, and a passenger, Yeondae, declared a hijacking. The film is a 2024 South Korean production, originally titled Hijacking.
Quick answers
When does '1971 Hijacking' open in Japan?
The film opens on November 13, 2026, at Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters nationwide.
Who stars in '1971 Hijacking'?
Yeo Jin-goo plays Yeondae, Ha Jung-woo plays Taein, Sung Dong-il plays Gyusik, and Chae Soo-bin plays Oksun. Kim Sung-han directs.
Is this Yeo Jin-goo's first villain role?
Yes, the role of the hijacker Yeondae is the first villain part of his career.