Kangta Cast in Chinese Movie Version of Hyun Bin’s “Secret Garden”

Singer-actor Kangta has been cast in a Chinese movie version of popular hallyu drama “Secret Garden.” According to SM Entertainment, the movie is scheduled to begin filming this July and Kangta has also been invited to the red carpet event for the Shanghai International Film Festival this weekend.

The film “Secret Garden” is a Chinese adaptation of Hyun Bin and Ha Ji Won’s hit drama and has cast several of Asia’s top stars. WETA Digital, one of the world’s leading visual effects company based in New Zealand, will be part of the production team for “Secret Garden.” Some of WETA’s past projects include Hollywood blockbuster hits “Avatar,” “Lord of the Rings,” and more.

Kangta has starred in several Chinese dramas in the past. Most recently, he played an emperor in “Violin” alongside actress Shi Yan Fei. “Secret Garden” will mark Kangta’s debut in the Chinese movie industry.