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Blockbuster Korean film “Inside Men” is set to open in theaters on April 21 in Hong Kong, the local distributor confirmed Friday.

Actor Lee Byung-hun, who showed off his remarkable acting in the film, attended a promotional event held Wednesday in the country.

Lee won the award for best actor at the 10th Asian Film Award held a short ferry away in Macau the day before for his lead role in the movie.

In the film, Lee plays the role of a political henchman named Ahn Sang-gu. He starred alongside Jo Seung-woo and Baek Yoon-sik.

The film, which was released here in November, gained much popularity, surpassing 7 million admissions at local box offices despite its R-rating.

By Kim Soo-hyang (shkim@heraldcorp.com)