Korean filmmakers choose Davao for new project

MANILA, Philippines - After meeting Filipinos at a fair, South Korean filmmakers chose the Davao City for an upcoming film "No Breathing" starring leading Korean stars.

Department of Tourism-XI Regional Director Art Boncato said the producers "discovered" Davao when a contingent from the city participated in the Korean World Travel Fair in Seoul last June.

"They will bring in around 72-man crew with about 15-20 actors," Boncato said

Actors Lee Jong Suk, Seo In-Guk, Kwon Yuri who is a member of K-pop singing group Girls Generation star in the new movie where Davao will be featured for 15 minutes, Bocato said.

The film follows two national swimmers competing for the top spot in the Korean national team while vying for the same girl.

Boncato said that the film producers were impressed with the cleanliness and natural resources of Davao when they had their pre-production ocular visit.

"This is their first venture in the Philippines,  and Davao was their immediate choice," Boncato said.