by Hazel Jung, July 10, 2023
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According to News1's report on the 10th, Yura has been cast as the protagonist in Reboot: Glory Again (tentative title), making her debut on the big screen.

Reboot: Glory Again is a remake of the iconic Korean comedy series Marrying the Mafia. The original film Marrying the Mafia, starring Jung Joon Ho and Kim Jung Eun, was a hit in 2002, followed by Marrying the Mafia II: Enemy-in-Law in 2005, starring Shin Hyun Joon and Kim Won Hee, Marrying the Mafia III in 2006, Marrying the Mafia IV in 2011, and Marrying the Mafia V in 2012.

After 11 years since the fifth installment, the rebooted 'Marrying the Mafia' has chosen the title Reboot: Glory Again and added a fresh twist. It will be based on the story of the first film 'Marrying the Mafia' released in 2002 while introducing new characters through casting.

Before Yura's casting news, Yoon Hyun Min's participation had been announced, and they will join forces as the lead couple. Yura will encounter Yoon Hyun Min's character by chance and find themselves in a marriage crisis, delivering comedic amusement.

Yura debuted in 2010 as a girl group Girl's Day member. He gained immense popularity among K-pop fans both domestically and internationally with hit songs like "Twinkle Twinkle," "Expectation," and "Something." She has expanded her career as an actress and has showcased various characters in dramas such as To the Beautiful You, Radio Romance, and Forecasting Love and Weather.

Furthermore, Yura is scheduled to meet viewers in August as the lead in the upcoming drama Destined With You. She will continue her active endeavors by appearing in Reboot: Glory Again, balancing her activities between dramas and movies.

In addition to Yoon Hyun Min and Yura, the Reboot: Glory Again cast includes Kim Soo Mi and Tak Jae Hoon, who were active in the previous installments of the series, and Seo Hyo Rim as a new character. Filming is set to begin in the second half of the year.

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