Zo In-sung Returns to the Big Screen with 'Humint' in 2026

Zo In-sung is set to make his big screen comeback in 2026 with 'Humint,' marking his return three years after 'Smugglers.'

The film 'Humint' is a gripping tale set in Vladivostok, where secrets and truths are buried in the icy sea. Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan, the movie follows individuals with different agendas clashing in this cold landscape.

Zo In-sung, who first collaborated with director Ryoo Seung-wan in the 2021 film 'Escape from Mogadishu,' returns as NIS black agent Manager Cho in 'Humint.' Zo described the film as having a "chilling yet humane script," highlighting its genre tension and emotional depth.

Manager Cho is dispatched to Vladivostok to track international crime activities, where he encounters North Korean restaurant worker Chae Sun-hwa, played by Shin Sae-kyeong. Zo In-sung's elegant action sequences, made possible by his physical prowess, are highly anticipated by audiences. Director Ryoo praised Jo, saying, "I was captivated by Jo In-sung's charm. He is humble yet confident, constantly striving, and I was amazed by his ability to memorize the entire script."

'Humint' is the third installment in Ryoo Seung-wan's overseas location trilogy, following 'The Berlin File' and 'Escape from Mogadishu.' Filmed in Latvia, the movie captures the unique scenery of Vladivostok. With a stellar cast including Zo In-sung, Park Jeong-min, Park Hae-jun, and Shin Sae-kyeong, 'Humint' is set to captivate audiences as it opens in theaters on February 11, 2026.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TENASIA bella@tenasia.co.kr