Ma Dong-seok stars in 'GANG OF DRAGON,' an action game set in Shinjuku, directed by Toshihiro Nagoshi, featuring dynamic gameplay.
December/12/2025 17:53
An action game starring actor Ma Dong-seok will be released. Today (12th), at 'The Game Awards 2025,' a teaser video for the new game 'GANG OF DRAGON' was unveiled by Nagoshi Studio, led by game creator Toshihiro Nagoshi. 'GANG OF DRAGON' is an action-adventure game set in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Ma Dong-seok, who is active on global stages, has been cast as Shin Jisung, an executive of a Korean mafia organization. According to Nagoshi Studio, the protagonist Shin Jisung is a character who can engage in dynamic action using bare hands, knives, and guns, promising action worthy of Ma Dong-seok's name. The game also offers exhilarating gameplay as players drive through the complex and vibrant streets of Shinjuku. The scenario and overall direction of 'GANG OF DRAGON' are handled by Toshihiro Nagoshi, a star game creator from Japan who created the famous game franchise 'Yakuza.' Nagoshi has depicted numerous human dramas through the 'Yakuza' series and plans to showcase his unique sensibility and captivating characters in the new game 'GANG OF DRAGON.' Nagoshi expressed his feelings about the teaser video release, saying, 'Finally, the day has come to unveil 'GANG OF DRAGON,' and while I feel relieved, I also feel a sense of tension. This work boldly confronts the lives of outlaws living in the real city of Kabukicho. We, as a studio, will work hard to deliver new dramas of the people living here through gameplay. By the way, this video is just a small part of GOD, so please wait with anticipation.' Ma Dong-seok is currently filming Netflix's 'Extraction: Taigo' and is also appearing as a master in the large-scale global survival program he planned and produced, 'I Am Boxer,' showcasing his global influence through movies, games, and variety shows.
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