Jinyoung Takes On First Villain Role as Youth-Stealing Cult Leader in Action Film ‘Hi-5’

Jinyoung of GOT7 stars in the upcoming film ‘Hi-5,’ marking his first time playing a villain. The movie is a comic action adventure centered around five individuals who receive organ transplants and subsequently gain superhuman abilities. Jinyoung portrays Young Chun, a former weak man who is reborn after receiving a pancreas transplant, granting him the power to absorb youth. Driven by the desire for eternal life, Young Chun becomes a cult leader and begins hunting others who have gained powers through organ transplants, seeking to claim their abilities for himself.

The actor expressed his enthusiasm for the role, citing the compelling script as a key reason for joining the project. He shared that portraying a villain allowed him to explore new dimensions of his acting. Jinyoung committed himself fully to the role by carefully crafting his character’s speech and movements and undergoing physical training to embody Young Chun’s dynamic energy. Director Kang Hyung Cheol praised Jinyoung’s dedication, stating that the actor seemed born for the role and delivered an outstanding performance. ‘Hi-5’ is set to premiere in theaters on May 30, 2025.