South Korean shooting star Kim Yejin is making her acting debut in a thrilling new project. She has been cast as a killer alongside Indian global sensation Anushka Sen in the short-form spinoff series "Crush," part of the larger "Asia" franchise. This series features a diverse cast of multinational stars from over seven Asian countries and the U.S., tackling themes of racial hatred and discrimination through intricate, intertwining narratives. Kim Yejin’s agency expressed excitement over her collaboration with world-renowned actors, believing this project will be a tremendous gift for fans worldwide.
Anushka Sen, who began her career as a child actor, is now one of India’s top stars and boasts 40 million Instagram followers. She has gained immense popularity both in India and overseas, especially for her work in the number one watched drama series on Amazon Prime India. In "Asia," she is set to showcase a new side of herself in the role of a killer, captivating audiences globally.
Director Lee Jung-seop, also the CEO of Asia Lab, remarked that the casting of both Anushka Sen and Kim Yejin in this "Asia" spinoff series marks a groundbreaking development for global short-form content. He believes this collaboration will pave the way for innovative storytelling and further elevate the series' impact on audiences around the world.