Honest Candidate 2 Explained
Honest Candidate 2 is a 2022 South Korean comedy film directed by Jang Yu-jeong, starring Ra Mi-ran, Kim Mu-yeol, Yoon Kyung-ho and Park Jin-joo. A sequel of the 2020 film Honest Candidate,[2] it was wrapped up on October 31, 2021, after 3 months filming.[3] Honest Candidate 2 was released on September 28, 2022.[4]
Synopsis
A sequel of 2020 film Honest Candidate, it is a comedy about Joo Sang-sook (Ra Mi-ran), called the 'mouth of truth', who is dreaming of her return to politics after falling out of the Seoul mayor election.[5]
Cast
- Supporting
- Special appearance
Production
On February 9, 2021, when Ra Mi-ran won the Best Actress Award for her role in Honest Candidate at the 41st Blue Dragon Film Awards, a sequel was confirmed. At award ceremony she said, "Actually, I'm trying to film Honest Candidate 2. I will try to be your belly button thief next year."[13] On August 6, the casting of Ra Mi-ran, Kim Mu-yeol and Yoon Kyung-ho reprising their roles from Honest Candidate was confirmed. In addition Seo Hyun-woo, Park Jin-joo, and Yoon Doo-joon joined the cast.[14]
The principal photography began on July 31, 2021[15] and was wrapped up on October 31.[16]
Notes and References
- Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2022. October 20, 2022 . KOFIC.
- Web site: An Honest Candidate 2 -(Korean Movie, 2021, 정직한 후보2). HanCinema. November 3, 2021.
- News: '웃음 담보' 라미란·김무열·윤두준 '정직한후보2' 크랭크업 . 'Laughter Collateral' Ra Mi-ran, Kim Mu-yeol, Yoon Doo-joon's 'Honest Candidate 2' crank-up . Jo Yeon-kyung . . . November 3, 2021 . November 3, 2021. ko.
- Web site: 진실의 주둥이 컴백…라미란 '정직한 후보2', 9월 28일 개봉 '확정'[공식]]. Kim Hyun-rok. The snout of truth comeback... Ra Mi-ran 'Honest Candidate 2' to be released on September 28th 'confirmed' [Official] . spoTV News. Naver. August 17, 2022. August 17, 2022. ko.
- News: '정직한 후보2' 라미란 "좀 더 강해진 '진실의 주둥이' 경험하실 것" . 'Honest Candidate 2' Ra Mi-ran "You will experience a stronger 'mouth of truth'". Kim Bo-ra . Osen . . August 18, 2022 . August 18, 2022 . ko.
- Web site: [단독]이번엔 도지사다..라미란·김무열·윤경호 '정직한 후보2' 참여 ]. [Exclusive] This time the governor.. Ra Mi-ran, Kim Mu-yeol, Yoon Kyung-ho participated in 'Honest Candidate 2'. Star News. Jeon Hyung-hwa. February 10, 2021. November 3, 2021 . ko.
- News: 라미란 '청룡' 안긴 주상숙 컴백…'정직한 후보2' 크랭크인 . Lee Ha-rim . Joo Sang-sook's comeback with Ra Mi-ran's 'Blue Dragon'... 'Honest Candidate 2' crank-in . The Fact . . August 6, 2021 . November 3, 2021 . ko.
- Web site: 정직한 후보2’ 뉴페이스 윤두준, 영 앤 리치 CEO 변신. Lee Seung-mi. Honest Candidate 2' New Face Yoon Doo-joon, Young & Rich CEO Transformation. Sports Donga. Naver. September 1, 2022. September 1, 2022. ko.
- News: Yoon Doo-joon to star in 'Honest Candidate' film sequel . Lee Gyu-lee . . August 7, 2021 . November 3, 2021 . en.
- Web site: 이진희, '정직한후보2' 라미란 행정비서관 열연 기대UP. Lee Ho-young. Lee Jin-hee, 'Honest Candidate 2' Ra Mi-ran, administrative secretary, enthusiastic performance expectations UP. iMBC. Naver. September 21, 2022. September 21, 2022. ko.
- Web site: [단독]유준상, '정직한 후보2' 뜬다…특급 카메오 활약]. Kang Hyo-jin. [Exclusive] Jun-sang Yoo, 'Honest Candidate 2' appears... Super cameo performance. spoTV News. Naver. September 13, 2022. September 13, 2022. ko.
- Web site: 네가 왜 거기서 나와?"…'정직한 후보2' 유준상X김재화X온주완, '주둥이' 세계관 빛낸 특급 카메오. Jo Ji-young. Why are you here?"... 'Honest Candidate 2' Yoo Jun-sang X Kim Jae-hwa X On Joo-wan, a special cameo that shines in the world view of 'Snout'. Sports Chosun. Naver. September 14, 2022. September 14, 2022. ko.
- News: '청룡' 여우주연상 라미란, '정직한 후보2' 확정→'하이파이브' 긍정 검토[공식] ]. 'Blue Dragon' Best Actress Award Ra Mi-ran, 'Honest Candidate 2' Confirmed → 'High Five' Positive Review [Official] . Kang Hyo-jin . Sports TV News . . February 10, 2021 . November 3, 2021 . ko.
- News: 정직한 후보 2', 라미란부터 윤두준까지 캐스팅 확정. Choi Young-ju . Honest Candidate 2', Casting confirmed from Ra Mi-ran to Yoon Doo-joon . . . August 6, 2021 . November 3, 2021 . ko.
- News: '정직한 후보2' 라미란X김무열X윤경호 서현우X박진주X윤두준까지 캐스팅 확정 . 'Honest Candidate 2' Casting confirmed with Ra Mi-ran X Kim Mu-yeol X Yoon Kyung-ho, Seo Hyun-woo X Park Jin-joo X Yoon Doo-joon . Kim Kyung-hee . . . August 6, 2021 . November 3, 2021. ko.
- News: [공식] 라미란X김무열X윤경호 '정직한 후보2' 크랭크업 ]. [Official] Ra Mi-ran X Kim Mu-yeol X Yun Kyung-ho 'Honest Candidate 2' crank-up . Kim Ji-won . Ten Asia . . November 3, 2021 . November 3, 2021. ko.