The music snack movie 'Back! Stage' (directed by Bang Seong-jun) released its main trailer on the 31st.
As expectations rise for ATEEZ member Yunho's first screen challenge, a teaser poster featuring his back was released on the 28th, immediately garnering a hot response.
The main trailer, which was subsequently opened, can be viewed on the official CGV Instagram, further heightening anticipation for the film.
The trailer begins with Gi-seok heading to the backstage and the unexpected conflict with Yoo-won (played by Lee Chan-woo). Past wounds and complex emotions resurface, escalating the tension to a climax that ultimately leads to a physical confrontation. Despite being a short trailer, Yunho's first screen performance leaves a strong impression, generating high expectations from both ATEEZ fans and movie enthusiasts.
CJ ENM, which led the entire process from planning to production and OST, is hinting at the birth of a fresh music film that combines musicality and topicality, based on its experience in producing numerous hit OSTs such as 'Crash Landing on You', 'Goblin', and 'Yumi's Cells'. In particular, CJ ENM is drawing significant attention and expectations with this short film 'Back! Stage' as a new attempt to expand the boundaries of existing films.
'Back! Stage' is a 22-minute 'music snack movie' filmed entirely with the iPhone 16 Pro. Following the attention garnered by last year's short film 'Night Fishing' starring Son Seok-koo, which won various awards at film and advertising festivals, this work is being spotlighted as a next-generation anticipated piece that will lead the snack movie craze by adding the genre's musical characteristics.
Meanwhile, 'Back! Stage' depicts the story of vocalist Gi-seok, who receives a sudden stage offer from the band that expelled him two years ago, as he heads to the backstage. With keywords of music, youth, and growth, it delicately captures the power of stage and music that brings people back together. It will be released exclusively in CGV on August 18.
[Geum Bitna, MK Sports Reporter]
