What is 'First Ride' about?

'First Ride' is a comedy film that follows a group of lifelong friends as they embark on their first overseas trip together, a chaotic yet heartwarming journey filled with laughter and introspection.

How did Kang Ha-neul describe the filming experience for 'First Ride'?

Kang said the filming process felt "more like a travel show than a movie shoot," as the cast spent over a month together in Thailand, bonding and enjoying the experience despite the extreme heat.

What other projects has Kang Ha-neul been involved in recently?

Kang had a busy 2025, with six different projects, including films and dramas, being released that year, marking the culmination of his work over the past three to four years.

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Lifelong Friends Embark on Chaotic Yet Heartwarming Overseas Adventure

24 Oct

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Summary

'First Ride' film follows group of friends on their first overseas trip
Director and cast worked closely to balance humor and emotional moments
Kang Ha-neul had a busy 2025 with six different projects released

Lifelong Friends Embark on Chaotic Yet Heartwarming Overseas Adventure

In October 2025, actor Kang Ha-neul sat down to discuss his new comedy film 'First Ride,' which he describes as a story that goes beyond just humor, offering emotional warmth and nostalgic friendship. Directed by Nam Dae-joong, the film follows a group of lifelong friends as they embark on their first overseas trip together - a journey filled with laughter and introspection.

Kang and his co-stars, including Kim Young-kwang, Cha Eun-woo, Han Sun-hwa, and Kang Young-seok, spent over a month filming on location in Thailand, an experience Kang likened to "going on a real trip with friends." Despite the extreme heat, the cast bonded and enjoyed the process, creating "a beautiful memory shared with pure-hearted people."