Idol singer snapped up by Kim Ki-duk

Lee JoonfromMBLAQis rumored toSTARin a movie to be produced by famed directorKim Ki-duk.

According to OhMyNews on Friday, Lee will take the lead in "Actor is an Actor", a film about aSuperstarwho hits rock bottom. Although Lee's agency said it's not official, internet media are...ingthat Lee is a sure bet.

Although the Golden Lion award-winning director Kim is the producer, the film's director will beShin Yeon-shickwhose work includes "The Russian Novel" and "The Fair Love" (2009).

This will be Kim's third movie as producer, following "Rough Cut" (2008) and "Poongsan" (2011).

Meanwhile, Lee has also dabbled in...ingfromTimetoTime, most recently...ingpart in MBC's mock-reality show "We Got Married",...ingas the pretend spouse of actressOh Yeon-seoand...ingas the teenage version of singerRain's character in "Ninja Assassin" (2009).

The 24-year-old singer with a penchant for...inghas also been cast toSTARin the sequel to hit-drama "IRIS", which will air next year.

By Carla Sunwoo