Continuing the list that was started of the 2024 Korean drama films from my watch list, these are the remaining five (5). Have you watched any of these 2024 films?
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(6) Pilot
GENRE: Comedy, gender-swapping, a remake of “Cockpit”, a 2012 Swedish film
STORYLINE: A pilot who is an ace pilot that the Red Baron would be proud of, somehow managed to lose his job. He wasn’t just fired. He was blacklisted and couldn’t get a job with any airline. But there’s no reason to let his flying skills go to waste. He takes his sister’s identity, applies for a pilot job using her name, and gets hired. Who’s gonna know? Flying high again! Genius!
Main Characters:
- Han Jung-Woo (played by Cho Jung-Seok, “Captivating The King”, “The Face Reader”, “The Nokdu Flower”)
Viewership and Rating:
- IMDb: 6.1 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 7.8 out of 10 stars
LINKS OF INTEREST:
(Movie Review) Cho Jung-seok shines in middling comedy ‘Pilot’ | Yonhap News Agency
[Herald Review] Jo Jung-suk’s ‘Pilot’ sidesteps comedy cliches | The Korea Herald
TRAILER/TEASER:
Lotte Entertainment (International). “Pilot.” YouTube, Video, 1 Aug. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsNwUw7Dhwg.
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(7) The Plot
GENRE: Crime, Thriller, a remake of “Accident”, a 2009 Hong Kong movie
STORYLINE: A contract killer gets paid to commit murders, cleverly disguising the deaths as accidental. He’s a highly skilled professional and never leaves any evidence behind. This particular “job” involves an influential figure in politics that everybody is watching. It will be dangerous and difficult, but not impossible. He has teammates who work with him and is confident he can get the job done. No fuss. No mess. Besides … nothing has ever gone wrong before with his murder-for-hire contracts. Why should this one be any different? Uh oh. You know what they say? Never say NEVER.
Main Characters:
- Young-Il (played by Gang Dong-Won, “Uprising”, “Broker”, “Dr. Cheon and The Lost Talisman”, “Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned”, “Haunters”)
- Jackie (played by Lee Mi-Sook, “Queen Of Tears”, “Perfect Marriage Revenge”)
- Wol-Cheon (played by Lee Hyun-Wook, “The Queen Who Crowns”, “Song of the Bandits”)
- Jeom-Man (played by Tang Joon-Sang, “Move to Heaven”)
Viewership and Rating:
- IMDb: 4.8 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 7 out of 10 stars
- Letterboxd: 2.9 out of 5 stars
LINKS OF INTEREST:
(Movie Review) ‘The Plot’: convoluted thrills leave audiences puzzled | Yonhap News Agency
TRAILER/TEASER:
KDTeaser tv. “The Plot (2024) .” YouTube, Video, 16 May 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MsTEDdyi0E.
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(8) Escape
GENRE: Action, Thriller
STORYLINE: A North Korean soldier tries to defect and make it across the DMZ border. But an officer in North Korea’s State Security Department tries to stop him. To paraphrase the script:
- NK Officer: “Get real, soldier! You know escape is not allowed.”
NK Soldier: “Yeah. That’s why I didn’t ask permission.”
Main Characters:
- Im Kyu-Nam (played by Lee Je-Hoon, “Chief Inspector 1958”, “Taxi Driver 1 and 2”, “Move to Heaven”, “Tomorrow With You”, “My Paparotti”, “Time to Hunt”)
- Ri Hyun-Sang (played by Koo Kyo-Hwan, “Parasyte the Grey”, “D.P. 1 and 2”)
- Sun Woo-Min (played by Song Kang, “My Demon”, “Sweet Home 1, 2 and 3”, “Forecasting Love and Weather”)
Viewership and Rating:
- IMDb: 6.4 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 8.1 out of 10 stars
LINKS OF INTEREST:
‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans | NK News
‘Escape’: South Korean Movie’s Queerbaiting Controversy Explained | IndieWire
TRAILER/TEASER:
Well Go USA Entertainment. “ESCAPE.” YouTube, Video, 5 June 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mPzDILlt5g.
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(9) Walker
GENRE: Family, Teen, Youth, High School, Coming-of-Age
STORYLINE: A teenager is faced with a difficult decision. He endures school bullying by day and domestic violence at home. His father is violent and his mother leaves because she can’t take it anymore. He wants to stay with his father but he has to choose which parent to live with. It should be an easy choice. Why isn’t it?
Main Characters:
- Jeong Hoon (played by Ahn Ji-Ho, “Gyeongseong Creature 1 and 2”)
- Jeong Moo Jin (played by Ahn Nae-Sang, “Black Out”, “Royal Secret Agent”, “Sungkyunkwan Scandal”)
- Lee So Yeon (played by Yun Yoo-Sun, “Love Scout”, “Bad Memory Eraser”)
Viewership and Rating:
- IMDb: 6.6 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 7.4 out of 10 stars
LINKS OF INTEREST:
The 16 Best New Korean Movies of 2024 | Cosmopolitan
YumCha! – Best Asian Movies of 2024 – Feature Article – North America Site | YESASIA
TRAILER/TEASER:
EonTalk. “Walker (2024) 검은 소년 Movie Trailer 2.” YouTube, Video, 29 Jan. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhN3zGW_IZQ.
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(10) You Will Die in 6 Hours
GENRE: Mystery, Thriller, Supernatural, based on the Japanese novel of the same name
STORYLINE: A young woman walking down the street is approached by a strange young man who tells her that she will die in 6 hours. He knows this because he can see the future. On the plus side: At least he doesn’t know it because he plans to kill her! (O.o)
Main Characters:
- Joon-Woo (played by Jaehyun, K-Pop member of NCT)
- Jeong-Yoon (played by Park Ju-Hyun, “Drive”, “Seoul Vibe”, “Perfect Family”, “The Forbidden Marriage”, “Mouse”, “Zombie Detective”, “Extracurricular”)
- Detective Ki-Hoon (played by Kwak Si-Yang, “Flex X Cop”, “Lovers of the Red Sky”)
Viewership and Rating:
- IMDb: 4.8 out of 10 stars
- My Drama List: 7 out of 10 stars
- Letterboxd: 2.8 out of 5 stars
LINKS OF INTEREST:
’You Will Die in 6 Hours‘ Review: A Mystery Film With an Emphasis on Human Emotions | MyMusicTaste
BIFAN 2024 Film Review: You Will Die in 6 Hours (2024) by Lee Yun-seok | Asian Movie Pulse
TRAILER/TEASER:
GSCinemas. “You Will Die In 6 Hours.” YouTube, Video, 25 Oct. 2024, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8G6DoWE2fA.
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