New Delhi: Song Kang Ho is a name that needs no introduction. The actor, who has starred in several internationally acclaimed Korean hits like “Snowpiercer, Parasite and Broker”, is all set for his new innings.

For the first time in his 35-year-long career, the actor makes his TV and digital debut with Disney+’s new original series “Uncle Samsik”.

Sam Sik, which can be translated to three meals, takes viewers to the 1960s when Korea rebuilt itself after the 1950-53 Korean War.

“It’s a very Korean title. Since (the series) is set in an era when people were desperate for food, it captures a lot of the unique feelings of Korea,” Song said during a press conference, adding that food in Korea is often seen as a part of your Used as a way to show concern. , and may even break up over differences with anyone. “Although the historical setting is not the main focus of the series, it reflects the lives we live through fictional characters. Song Kang Ho said, “So I have high hopes (for the series) because I think it can be a thought-provoking work.”

Directed by Shin Yeon-shik, who wrote the script for the 2016 historical film “Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet,” the show is based on the life of Park Doo-chil (Song Kang Ho), better known as Uncle Samsik. goes. As the country faces turbulent times, Park’s priority is to ensure that her family gets three meals a day. Kim San (Byun Yo-han), a typical idealist with big ambitions to reshape the destiny of the country. He is impressed by Park and his methods and joins hands with him for the development of his struggling nation.

Song Kang Ho won the Best Actor award at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and was the first Korean actor to win the Best Actor trophy for The Broker. He is often called a master of his craft. The New York Times ranked him as one of the greatest actors of all time in 2020. Talking about his TV and digital debut, he humbly replied that it was another way of challenging himself as an actor through a different medium.

“Naturally I have come to join this series. I’ve talked to the director about this, but ‘Uncle Samsik’ is different from many of the streaming service series that are trending right now. So, it may feel more adventurous and fresh. This increased my curiosity and enthusiasm, which brought me to this point.”

Uncle Samsick will premiere on May 15 on Disney+ Hotstar.