Name: The Grand Heist
Genre: Action, Comedy
Released: 2012-08-09
Rating: 9.3
Cast: Cha Tae Hyun, Min Hyo Rin, Oh Ji Ho, Sung Dong Il, Shin Jung Geun

Cha Tae Hyun is a South Korean actor, singer and radio DJ. Born on March 25, 1976, he launched his career after coming in second place in the 1995 KBS Talent Contest. The exposure brought him many commercial endorsements and television acting roles. Cha Tae Hyun’s career took off after he starred in the widely successful 2001 film “My Sassy Girl” with Jun Ji Hyun. Soon thereafter, he released his debut music album called “Accident.” He went on to star in many more popular films, including “Lover’s Concerto” (2002), “Scandal Makers” (2008). In 2012, Cha Tae Hyun became a regular cast member of the popular reality show “2 Days & 1 Night.” He has also worked a radio DJ when he hosted his own show called “FM Popular Music With Cha Tae Hyun” from 1999 to 2000 and “Mr. Radio” from 2007 to 2008. Cha Tae Hyun married Choi Suk Eun, his high school sweetheart, in 2006 and they have three kids.

Cha Tae Hyun

Min Hyo Rin is the stage name of Jung Eun Ran, an award-winning South Korean actress and singer. Born on February 28, 1986, she released an album in 2007 and a single in 2008 before turning to acting. She made her acting debut in the 2009 television drama “Triple.” She was a part of the ensemble cast of the blockbuster 2011 film “Sunny” and also has starred in the television dramas “Romance Town” (2011) and “Persevere, Goo Hae Ra” (2015).

Min Hyo Rin

Oh Ji Ho is an award-winning South Korean actor. Born on April 14, 1976, he dropped out of school at the age of 17 to move to Seoul and pursue acting. He began his career as a commercial model and then made his acting debut in the 1998 film “Kka.” Oh Ji Ho found his breakthrough role in the 2004 television drama “A Second Proposal.” He has since starred in many popular films and television dramas, including “Couple or Trouble” (2006), “Queen of Housewives” (2009), “Slave Hunters” (2010), “The 3rd Hospital” (2012), “Cheo Yong” (2014), “My Little Baby” (2016) and “Oh My Geum Bi” (2016-17) and “Should We Kiss First” (2018). Oh Ji Ho married Eun Bo Ah in 2014, and he and daughter Seo Yeun joined the cast of the popular reality show “The Return of Superman” in 2016.

Oh Ji Ho

Sung Dong Il is a popular South Korean character actor. Born on April 27, 1967, he is well known for his role as a maniacal slave hunter with a high-pitched laugh in the popular 2010 television drama series “The Slave Hunters/Chuno.” That role garnered him the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 2010 KBS Drama Awards. Sung Dong Il made his acting debut in theater in 1991 and then made his television debut in the 1998 drama “Eun Shil.” He has appeared in many popular works since, including the recent popular dramas “Reply 1997” (2012), “Reply 1994” (2013), “It’s Okay, That’s Love” (2014) and “Reply 1988” (2015), as well as the popular films “200 Pounds Beauty” (2006), “Miss Granny” (2014) and “Proof of Innocence” (2016).

Sung Dong Il

Shin Jung Geun is a South Korean actor. He was born in Yeonggwang County, South Jeolla Province, South Korea on September 26, 1966 and made his debut as an actor in 1997. Since debut, he has appeared in numerous films and various television dramas, including “City Hall” (2009), “Scent of a Woman” (2011), “Pinocchio” (2014), and “Hotel del Luna” (2019).

Shin Jung Geun

Song Jong Ho is a South Korean actor. Born on October 5, 1976, he started his career as a runway model in 1995. After four years as a runway and print model, Song Jong Ho made his acting debut in the 1999 television series “Invitation.” He has starred in many popular dramas since, including “Will It Snow for Christmas?” (2009), “Answer Me, 1997” (2012), “Dr. Frost” (2014), “The Girl Who Sees Smells” (2015) and “All About My Mom” (2015).

Song Jong Ho

Kim Hyang Gi is an award-winning South Korean actress. Born on August 9, 2000, she began her career as a child actress in the 2006 film “Heart Is…” She has since starred in many popular films, including “A Werewolf Boy” (2012), which became the biggest hit melodrama in Korean cinematic history, “Thread of Lies” (2014) and “Proof of Innocence” (2016). For her 2010 film “Wedding Dress,” Kim Hyang Gi also sang the soundtrack “So Ra’s Song.” Kim Hyang Gi also has starred in many popular television dramas, including “Bad Love” (2007), “Night After Night” (2008), “Hero” (2009) and “The Queen’s Classroom” (2013).

Kim Hyang Gi

Lee Chae Young is a South Korean actress who was born on April 29, 1986, in Seoul, South Korea. She attended Dankook University and made her entertainment industry debut in the music video for the Turtles’ song Come On" in 2003. She went on to appear in the video for Rain’s 2004 release “I Do.” She made her acting debut in 2007, appearing in the series “Witch Yoo Hee.” She followed up with roles in hit drama such as “Iron Empress” and the more recent “A Man in a Veil” (2020).

Lee Chae Young

Song Joong Ki is a popular South Korean actor and MC. Born on September 19, 1985, he was a competitive short track speed skater during high school, competing in the National Games three times before an injury forced him to quit the sport. 

Song Joong Ki made his acting debut in the 2008 film “A Frozen Flower” and went on to star in “A Werewolf Boy,” which became the biggest box office hit for a melodrama in Korean cinematic history. Song Joong Ki also has starred in many popular television dramas, including “Sungkyunkwan Scandal” (2010), “A Tree With Deep Roots” (2011), “The Innocent Man” (2012) and “Descendants of the Sun” (2016). He also hosted the music show “Music Bank” from 2009 to 2010 and was a cast member of the popular variety show “Running Man” from 2010 to 2011. 

The talented actor also published the book Beautiful Skin Project, a health and beauty guide for men.

Song Joong Ki

As the son of a nobleman during the Joseon Dynasty, Duk Moo (Cha Tae Hyun) shouldn’t have had any problems securing a government position. But even with his noble father, having a concubine for a mother meant such a prestigious position was far beyond his reach. With no other choice but pursue some other line of work, Duk Moo turned his attention to the marketplace, where he eventually set himself up as a bookseller.&nbsp;

Doing his best to earn an honest living, Duk Moo has always had a hard time accepting the corrupt noblemen who make life for others, like himself, so incredibly difficult. As awful as some nobles are, none is as vile as Jo Myung Soo (Nam Kyung Eup). With plans to monopolize the most valuable commodity of the entire era, ice, the only one standing between the corrupt minister and this lucrative monopoly is Du Moo’s father, Dong Soo (Oh Ji Ho). Determined to have his way, Myung Soo devises a plan to remove Dong Soo from his position; but Du Moo refuses to let this crooked politician get away with his vile schemes. Recruiting a team of highly skilled professionals, Duk Moo sets out to have his revenge in the most unexpected way possible.&nbsp;

With a plan to steal the entire royal supply of ice in a single night, Duk Moo and his team set out to do the impossible. Will they be able to pull off this incredible heist or will they be forced to admit defeat?

Full of hilarious antics and non-stop shenanigans, “The Grand Heist” is a 2012 historical comedy film directed by Kim Joo Ho.

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