Jang Dong-gun to co-star with Zhang Ziyi, Cecilia Cheung

ActorJang Dong-gunwill appear in a melodrama opposite Chinese actressesZhang ZiyiandCecilia Cheung. The three Asia superstars are set to appear together in Hur Jin-ho's "Dangerous Liaisons", for which production begins at the end of the month.

The movie is based on the 18th-century French novel of the same name. It is about a risque love triangle between one man and two women and will take place in 1930s Shanghai for this film adaptation. Director E J-yong previously directed a version set in the 18th-century Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) starringBae Yong-joon,Jeon Do-yeonandLee Mi-sook.

Hur is best known for directing top stars in mellow romances featuring such as "One Fine Spring Day" (Lee Young-aeandYoo Ji-tae),"Happiness"(Im Soo-jung and Hwang Jung-min) and "Season of Good Rain" (Chinese actressGao Yuanyuanand Jung Woo-sung).

Meanwhile, Jang will appear opposite other top Asian actors in the World War II film"My Way", with Japan's Jo Odagiri and China'sFan Bingbing, slated for release in December.