On January 13, media reported that actor Go Min-seok has been confirmed to star in the new film "Moral Family" (tentative title) and is currently preparing for his first filming. His agency, MYSTIC STORY, confirmed, "It is true that Go Min-seok will star in 'Moral Family'."
"Moral Family" tells the story of a family with twisted and fractured relationships. The plot revolves around Kim Sun-ji, who single-handedly supports her family for 13 years after her mother left home, working in a bar to make ends meet. Her family members include an older brother suffering from severe alcoholism, a younger sister who markets herself through adult online streaming, and a younger brother who has come out as gay and announced his intention to leave home. Just as this family is on the verge of collapse, the sudden return of their mother, who left 15 years ago, brings a new turning point to their relationships.
The work was initially presented as a stage play in 2018, garnering significant attention due to actor Jung Woo-sung fully funding the production and actress Kim Sun-young serving as producer. The film version will be directed by Lee Seung-won, Kim Sun-young's husband, who previously directed the film *Three Sisters*. The main cast will hold a script reading on January 16th, and filming is expected to begin next month.
Go Min-seo will play the central role of Kim Seon-ji in the film. As the eldest daughter and de facto head of the family, Kim Seon-ji appears calm and sharp on the outside, but is emotionally fragile on the inside. She speaks sharply but is easily moved to tears, making her a complex female character.
"Moral Family" will be Ko Min-seo's latest film after the critically acclaimed "World of Love," released in 2025, and will also mark her first leading role in a film since "Smuggling" in 2023. Filming is scheduled to begin next month.

