Singer-actor Rowoon is set to make his big-screen debut in Japan with the upcoming film Lastman -FIRST LOVE-.

The movie is a cinematic adaptation of the hit 2023 TBS drama Lastman -Zenmei no Susakan-, which follows a visually impaired FBI investigator, Minami Hiromi (Fukuyama Masaharu), and an upright detective, Godo Shintaro (Oizumi Yo), as they work together to solve complex cases. The film is slated for release in Japan on December 24.

In the film, Rowoon plays Clyde Yoon, an FBI investigator described as a strong and charismatic counterpart to Minami. Producer Higashinaka praised the casting choice, saying, “Yoon is a powerful character who stands toe-to-toe with Minami. We believed only Rowoon, with his acting range, charm, and commanding presence, could truly bring him to life.”

Marking his first foray into the Japanese film industry, Rowoon shared his excitement:

“Working on a Japanese project was a new challenge, but I wanted to push myself by acting in a different language and cultural environment. Yoon is an ambitious and passionate character, and I hope viewers will enjoy watching his growth throughout the story.”

Rowoon’s popularity in Japan continues to rise, with past works like She Would Never Know, More Than Friends, and This Love Is Unavoidable enjoying strong local followings. His Disney+ series Takryu also climbed Japan’s Top 10 chart shortly after its release.
In addition, Rowoon recently held a successful fan meeting at Nippon Budokan in May and is set to meet fans again at two “Extraordinary Day” events at Tokyo Garden Theater on October 7.

As he prepares for his military enlistment on October 27 postponed from July anticipation is high for Rowoon’s next chapter, both on screen and beyond.