'My Sassy Girl' sequel to hit China in April

Poster for "My New Sassy Girl" /Courtesy of Sincine

By Kwon Ji-youn

A sequel to the 2001 film “My Sassy Girl” will premiere in China on April 22, Chinese media reported Tuesday.

“My New Sassy Girl,” starring Cha Tae-hyun and Victoria of K-pop band f(x), is a collaboration between Korea and China.

“The narrative will follow Gyun-woo, portrayed by Cha, who falls in love with a new sassy girl,” director Cho Geun-sik told Chinese media.

Cha Tae-hyun, left, and Victoria in a scene from "My New Sassy Girl" /Courtesy of Sincine

Cha also played the lead role in the first “Sassy Girl” film opposite Jun Ji-hyun.

Victoria is a Chinese member and leader of idol group f(x).