The upcoming crime thriller Project Y has dropped new stills spotlighting Jeon Jong Seo in a gritty, high-risk role that instantly grabs attention. Set against a bold criminal plan, the film promises a tense ride driven by survival, loyalty, and one dangerous gamble.
Set in Seoul’s glamorous yet brutal Gangnam district, Project Y follows Mi Seon (Han So Hee) and Do Kyung (Jeon Jong Seo), two close friends bound by hardship. Trapped in a harsh reality, they dream of disappearing without a trace. Their escape plan? Stealing 8 billion won (about $5.45 million) worth of gold bars. Things spiral fast when Do Kyung, blindsided by life and pushed to the edge, schemes to take the illicit money of CEO To (Kim Sung Cheol). A shocking discovery turns them into fugitives overnight, forcing the duo into a desperate run with no turning back.
Jeon Jong Seo’s Do Kyung stands out as a complex, instinct-driven survivor. A skilled driver who earns her living behind the wheel, Do Kyung relies on sharp reflexes and raw grit. Together with Mi Seon, she claws together savings with relentless determination. The newly released stills capture her striking duality—one moment showing a faint, fragile smile, the next revealing a hardened edge in her signature red jacket, ready to face whatever comes.
Jeon Jong Seo shared that she focused on Do Kyung’s immediate, gut reactions to nonstop, unpredictable situations alongside Mi Seon. Her goal was clear: to portray a woman fighting tooth and nail to stay alive. Director Lee Hwan admitted her interpretation wasn’t what he initially imagined—but that difference opened new perspectives, allowing him to think more flexibly about the character and heightening expectations for her performance.
Project Y is set to hit theaters on January 21, 2026. Fans can look forward to Jeon Jong Seo’s intense transformation into Do Kyung—a desperate, fearless woman willing to risk everything for one final chance at freedom.
