Baim Wong Prepares Korean Film Remake, Tunnel: Reveals The Long Process Of Cooperation

Baim Wong and Korean Studio Film Tunnel. (Special)

JAKARTA Actor and producer Baim Wong has again stolen the public's attention after announcing their latest collaboration project with a South Korean film studio.

Baim revealed that this collaboration did not happen instantly, but went through a long process and various cross-border meetings.

"The first time it was offered, there were so many remake versions, including from several foreign PHs," Baim Wong was quoted as saying by VOI from a media broadcast, Sunday, October 12.

"But the latter is different they look very serious," he continued.

Baim explained that his production team even had to go back and forth between Korea and Jakarta up to four to five times to ensure the seriousness and suitability of the vision of both parties.

"We just want to get involved if they are serious too. If it's just a offer, we're not interested. Because making the film difficult, there must be interest and seriousness," he continued.

According to Baim, this collaboration is not only an international project, but also an effort to bring the name of Indonesia to the Asian film stage.

"We want to be different, want the results to be good, and another one we want Indonesia to be there," said Baim.

In addition, Baim's upload on his personal Instagram account also attracted public attention. Several public figures such as @pettophoto also provide support through a sign of like. In his upload, Baim revealed that his two previous films, Sukma and Lembayung, had actually received attention to Korea.

"Initially I tried, but it seems that Sukma and Lembayung have arrived in Korea. Add it here, add a difficult genre and the budget is also not playing games. Instead of being tense, it's excited!" wrote Baim.

The father of two children is now preparing to work on a remake of a Korean film entitled Tunnel, which he calls one of the most memorable films he has ever watched.

First I watched it on Garuda, after that on Netflix. One of the most memorable films, and now get the opportunity to remake the film, "said Baim.

Interestingly, the Korean studio gave Baim full freedom to adjust the scenario to match the Indonesian cultural context.

"The most important point, I was given the freedom to change the scenario, it doesn't have to be like the original film. There I want to accept the offer, after months of meeting," he explained.

The Indonesian version of the Tunnel film is scheduled to start filming in 2026, with a combination of world-class technical elements and a typical Asian emotional narrative. Despite being adapted from Korean works, Baim emphasized that Indonesia's local identity will remain the main force in the project.

"My work is still my work, their work is still their work," concluded Baim.