Actress Kim Ha-neul has said that she is excited about trying her hand at playing an action character. She has been cast in the upcoming film "My Girlfriend is an Agent".

The spy comedy is directed by Sin Tae-ra and the male lead is played by Kang Ji-hwan. The story is about two secret agents who fall in love while hiding their profession from each other. The film is scheduled for a 2009 release.

Kim Ha-neul was in cinemas earlier this year with the melodrama "Lovers of 6 Years" and starred in the popular comedy "My Tutor Friend" alongside Kwon Sang-woo. Kang Ji-hwan has ample experience with action scenes after his fight scenes with So Ji-sub in "Rough Cut". Sin Tae-ra directed last year's praised "Black House".

Credits: Yi Ch'ang-ho (KOFIC), image from empas.com