ATEEZ's Yunho is officially making his big screen debut in the upcoming short music film Back! Stage, directed by Bang Sung-joon.
🎬 Main Poster Unveiled for 22-Minute Music "Snack Movie"
On August 4, the production team released the main poster, featuring Yunho as Gi-seok and his bandmates on stage. The tagline reads: "The stage that brings us back together, music that unites us."
Back! Stage is a 22-minute short film categorized as a "music snack movie." Uniquely, the entire project was shot using an iPhone 16 Pro, delivering a short but intense narrative filled with emotional depth.
🎤 Yunho Plays a Former Vocalist Facing His Past
Yunho plays Gi-seok, a former vocalist who receives a sudden invitation to rejoin the very band that once pushed him away. The film follows his emotional journey as he steps into the backstage once again.
The trailer hints at tension and unresolved conflicts among the members, raising curiosity about how the fractured group eventually finds their harmony again.
🎵 Strong Musical & Production Lineup
The original soundtrack was composed by Kim Jeong-ha, music director of the drama Lovely Runner, adding emotional resonance to the film's youthful band storyline.
Back! Stage is co-produced by Kim Jin-woo and Lee Yong-soo, known for films like 12.12: The Day and Harbin, while CJ ENM spearheaded planning, production, and soundtrack coordination.
📅 Film to Premiere Exclusively at CGV on August 18
The short film Back! Stage will be released exclusively in CGV theaters on August 18, marking Yunho's official screen debut.