Minnie, a member of the group i-dle, is set to make her lead acting debut on the big screen. She has landed the starring role in the Thai remake of “50 First Dates,” taking on the part originally played by Drew Barrymore in the beloved 2004 romantic comedy. The original film follows Lucy Whitmore, a woman with short-term memory loss, and Henry Roth, a zookeeper who falls in love with her at first sight, played by Adam Sandler.

The Thai adaptation is a joint production between Sony Pictures International Productions and leading Thai studio GDH, with filming scheduled to begin in October. Minnie will offer a fresh interpretation of the central character Lucy, promising to deliver a more nuanced and heartfelt performance.

Starring opposite Minnie as Henry Roth is Nadech Kugimiya, a top Thai model and actor known for his roles in the Thai version of “My Love from the Star” and the film “Death Whisperer 2.” The film will be directed by Mez Tharatorn, while the script is being co-written by Todsapol Thipthinnakorn and Benjamaporn Srabua.

Minnie first impressed audiences with her acting skills in the 2021 Netflix series “So Not Worth It.” Now, with her first leading role in a film, she is expected to bring her signature bright and lovable charm, along with deeper emotional depth, to the project.

Meanwhile, i-dle is scheduled to meet their global fans at Japan’s largest music festival, “Summer Sonic 2025,” which will take place on August 16 and 17.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

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