Lisa, Don Lee and Lee Jin-uk to lead Netflix’s new ‘Extraction’ universe thriller ‘Tygo’

BLACKPINK's Lisa joins 'Train to Busan' star Don Lee and 'Squid Game' actor Lee Jin-uk in new Korean-led thriller

Netflix has announced Tygo, an action thriller led by BLACKPINK member Lisa, Train to Busan actor Don Lee and Squid Game star Lee Jin-uk. The film expands the Extraction universe and brings a Korean creative team to one of the streamer’s most successful action properties.

Tygo is produced by Big Punch Pictures, AGBO and TGIM, with Nova Film Inc and B&C Group as co-producers. The project is based on an original graphic novel created by Anthony and Joe Russo with Ande Parks.

The producing team includes Don Lee for Big Punch Pictures; Anthony and Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, Michael Disco and Albert J. Kim for AGBO; Won-ki Choi for Nova Film; and Chris S. Lee for B&C Group.

The story follows Tygo, played by Don Lee, a former child soldier turned mercenary who seeks revenge in Korea’s criminal underworld after an operation collapses. The film is written by Cha Woo-jin and directed by Lee Sang-yong, whose previous credits include The Roundup and The Roundup: No Way Out.

Lisa, who recently appeared in The White Lotus Season 3, said, “I’m so honored to be a part of this project and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside such incredible actors. Being in an action movie has always been a dream of mine, so for my film debut to be such an exciting project feels very special.”

Don Lee added, “I’m thrilled that this project, which I’ve been developing for years with AGBO, is finally moving into production. ‘Tygo’ brings a distinctly Korean identity into the global ‘Extraction’ universe. We can’t wait to unleash its explosive energy on audiences worldwide.”

Lee Jin-uk said, “As a fan of the ‘Extraction’ franchise, it’s a great honor for me to join this universe. I’m especially excited and grateful to be working with Don, whom I’ve always admired, and with Lisa as well.”

The Extraction franchise remains one of Netflix’s most successful, with the first film reaching 90 million households and the second staying at No. 1 on the global charts for seven weeks.