KUCHING, June 11 -- Korean actor Cha Ji-hyuk, known for his role in the Netflix series Bloodhounds, is set to star in a Korean-Malaysian feature film that will be shot entirely in Sarawak beginning June 15.

Titled Distinct: Becoming Sarawak, the production is a collaboration between Monster Factory Co Ltd and The Black Label Sdn Bhd, bringing together filmmakers, actors and production professionals from South Korea and Malaysia.

Cha will star alongside Malaysian actresses Siti Nur Aishah Bee Md Nor and Shelyn Poh in leading roles.

Built around the globally popular Korean romantic comedy genre, the film explores themes of love, healing, identity and human connection.

Set against the backdrop of Sarawak's contemporary lifestyle, urban c...