The King (2017 Korean film)

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The King
The King (2017 film)-poster.jpg
Theatrical poster
Directed by Han Jae-rim
Written by Han Jae-rim
Starring Jo In-sung
Jung Woo-sung
Production
company
WooJoo Film
Distributed by N.E.W.
Release dates
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  • January 18, 2017 (2017-01-18)
Running time
 157 mins
Country South Korea
Language Korean
Box office US$38.7 million[1]

The King (Hangul: 더 킹; RR: Deo king) is a 2017 South Korean political crime drama film starring Jo In-sung and Jung Woo-sung.[2][3][4]

Synopsis

Story about Tae-soo (Jo In-sung) who's born in a poor family, decides to become a prosecutor after learning that power is the most important thing in life and, the biggest symbol of power in the 90’s. After entering the most prestigious law school, experiencing democratic resistance in Korea, Tae-soo finally reaches his goal of becoming a prosecutor but his life is no better than a salary man. By chance, he joins a clique of the powerful prosecutors with wealth and authority. He finally gets a taste of a life of the top hierarchy, but as he enjoys the sweetness of supremacy, he also sees the cruel side of it.[5][6]

Cast

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Production

First script reading took place in late January, 2016.[12] Filming began on February 4 and finished July 3, 2016. Filming took place in Seoul, Daejeon and Busan in South Korea.[13]

Promotion and release

The film's first trailer has broken the record for most views for a Korean movie trailer with more than 7.17 million views in seven days within its release.[14]

The film was released in South Korea on January 18, 2017. The film had a limited release in North America on January 27, 2017.[15]

Reception

The film was number-one on its opening in South Korea, with 1.85 million admissions and US$13.2 million in gross. [16] Total, The film attracted 5.31 million admissions with US$38.5 million gross nationwide, make it as 7th highest-grossing South Korean film in 2017.[17]

Awards and nominations

Award Category Recipient Result
53rd Baeksang Arts Awards[18][19] Best Supporting Actor Bae Sung-woo Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin Won
Best New Actor Ryu Jun-yeol Won
26th Buil Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin Nominated
Best Cinematography Kim Woo-hyung Nominated
Best Art Direction The King Nominated
54th Grand Bell Awards[20] Best Film Nominated
Best Director Han Jae-rim Nominated
Best Actor Jo In-sung Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Bae Sung-woo Won
Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin Won
Technical Award The King Nominated
Best Planning Nominated
Best Art Direction Lee Na-gyeom Nominated
Best Screenplay Han Jae-rim Won
Best Music Mowg Nominated
Best Costume Design Cho Sang-kyung Nominated
Best Lighting Kim Seung-gyoo Nominated
Best Cinematography Kim Woo-hyeong Nominated
Best Editing Sin Min-kyeong Won
1st The Seoul Awards[21] Best Film The King Nominated
Best Actor Jung Woo-sung Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Bae Sung-woo Nominated
Best New Actor Ryu Jun-yeol Won
38th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Film The King Nominated
Best Actor Jo In-sung Nominated
Popular Star Award Won
Best Supporting Actor Bae Sung-woo Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin Won
Best Cinematography and Lighting Kim Woo-hyung & Kim Seung-gyu Nominated
Best Editing Shin Min-kyung Won
Best Music Mowg Nominated
Best Art Direction Lee Na-gyeom Nominated
17th Director's Cut Awards Special Mentions The King Won
12th Asian Film Awards[22] Best Editing Shin Min-kyung Won
9th KOFRA Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin Won
2nd Malaysia Golden Global Awards Best Actor Jo In-sung Nominated

References

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External links

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