Fans are buzzing over the actors’ drastic transformation — to the point some are asking, “Aren’t they pushing it too far?” — as the unexpected charms of Kang Dong-won, Park Ji-hyun, and Um Tae-goo are finally unveiled.
On the 10th, the film’s co-ed group TRIANGLE posted a video and photos on its official social channels with the caption “TRIANGLE SPECIAL COMEBACK SINGLE ALBUM.” According to the post, the teaser for the title track ‘Love is’ drops on the 21st, with the album slated for official release on June 3.
The released footage shows the silhouettes of TRIANGLE members Kang Dong-won, Park Ji-hyun, and Um Tae-goo from the movie Wild Thing. The trio powers through dynamic choreography, cranking up excitement and curiosity among prospective viewers.
Kang Dong-won, playing group leader Hwang Hyun-woo, takes on the ‘dance machine’ role, marking his most radical transformation since debut. Center member Park Ji-hyun, as Byun Do-mi, exudes singular charisma, while Um Tae-goo, as Koo Sang-gu, surprises as the group’s youngest and rapper.
The newly revealed posters also grabbed attention by perfectly channeling late-’90s/turn-of-the-century vibes. Kang Dong-won rocks a red bandana and long streaked highlights, Park Ji-hyun stuns in green-toned styling with purple earrings, and Um Tae-goo amps up a hip mood — a striking visual trio that instantly captivated fans.
Netizens reacted with heated comments like, “Isn’t this a bit much?”, “Kang Dong-won as an idol — is this for real?”, and “The music scene is about to get flipped.”
Meanwhile, Wild Thing is a wild comedy that follows TRIANGLE — a co-ed dance group that once dominated the music scene but disbanded after an unexpected incident — as they get a second shot at the spotlight roughly 20 years later. The film is set to premiere this year.