Kingmaker (film) explained
Kingmaker |
Native Name: | |
Cinematography: | Jo Hyung-rae |
Editing: | Kim Sang-bum |
Studio: | Seed Film |
Distributor: | Megabox JoongAng PlusM |
Runtime: | 123 minutes |
Country: | South Korea |
Language: | Korean |
Gross: | million[1] |
Kingmaker is a 2022 South Korean political drama film, written and directed by Byun Sung-hyun for Seed Film and starring Sol Kyung-gu, Lee Sun-kyun and Yoo Jae-myung. It was scheduled to be theatrically released on December 29, 2021, but due to rapid increase in COVID-19 pandemic it was released on January 26, 2022, to coincide with Korean New Year holidays. The film was also officially invited in competition section at the 24th Udine Far East Film Festival held from April 22 to 30, 2022.
Premise
The film is based on anecdotal accounts of the working relationship between Kim Dae-jung and his political strategist Uhm Chang-rok during his political career. Seo Chang-dae is a political strategist who prioritizes winning above all else, while Kim Woon-beom is a politician with ambitions to become president so that he can change the country for the better.
Cast
Main
Supporting
Special appearance
Production
Sol Kyung-gu was cast in the film in July 2018 as politician and Lee Sun-kyun as political strategist. Director Byun Sung-Hyun and Sol Kyung-gu are working together after 2017 crime thriller film The Merciless.[6] On March 29, 2019, on completion of cast line-up the script reading site was revealed by releasing photos.[7]
Director Byun Sung-Hyun worked with his old team for the film. Art director Han Ah-reum, Kim Hong-jip and Lee Jin-hee (music) and Lee Gil-gyu, director of Lighting have worked with him on The Merciless.[8] The film was produced with an estimated cost of .[9]
Principal photography began on March 25, 2019.[10] and It ended in July 30, 2019.
Release
The film was scheduled for release on December 29, 2021[11] but due to fresh wave of COVID-19 pandemic it has been postponed to January 2022 to coincide with Korean New Year holiday.[12] It was released on January 26, 2022.[13]
The film was officially invited in competition section of the 24th Udine Far East Film Festival held from April 22 to 30, 2022.[14]
Home media
The film was made available for streaming on IPTV (Olleh TV, SK Btv, TV, LG U+TV), Home Choice, TVING, Naver TV, WAVVE, Google Play, KT skylife, Cinefox and KakaoPage from February 24, 2022.[15]
Reception
Box office
The film was released on 1184 screens on January 26, 2022.[16] As per Korean Film Council (Kofic) integrated computer network, the film opened at 2nd place with 58,974 admissions at the Korean box office.[17] It maintained its no 2 position at the Korean box office for consecutive 14 days after its release.[18]
, it is at 12th place among all the Korean films released in the year 2022, with gross of US$6.00 million and 775,583 admissions.[19]
Critical response
Song Kyung-won of Cine21 wrote that the film differed from other political dramas and films as it focused on the relationships between the main characters rather than politics or the actual plot, given the fact that the storyline itself was a thinly-veiled reference to Kim Dae-jung's presidential election campaign. Song appreciated the direction of Byun Seong-hyeon's writing, "From the stylish scenes, sensuous shooting, and the strong chemistry between the characters, the director's talents are still alive." Concluding the review, Song observed that Seo's use of negative campaigning to help Kim win raised a fundamental question about whether the end justifies the means.[20]
Accolades
Notes and References
- Kingmaker. 17491616. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20220813211659/https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt17491616/?ref_=bo_se_r_1. 13 August 2022. 13 August 2022.
- Web site: "사람을 믿지 말고 욕심을 믿으세요!" 설경구 대선도전 '킹메이커. Park Jae-hwan. "Don't trust people, trust your greed!" Seol Kyung-gu's presidential election 'Kingmaker'. . . November 16, 2021. November 27, 2021. ko.
- News: '킹메이커' 설경구 "유재명 출연..천군만마 얻은 기분". 'Kingmaker' Seol Kyung-gu, "Yoo Jae-myung's appearance.. I feel like I've gained thousands". November 22, 2021. Jeong Hwa . Star News. Naver. November 27, 2021.
- Web site: [HanCinema's News] Seo Eun-soo Confirmed for "Kingmaker" ]. William . Schwartz. March 29, 2019. November 27, 2021. HanCinema.
- News: 윤경호 '킹메이커' 출연확정, 설경구-이선균과 호흡 (공식입장) . Yoon Kyung-ho confirmed to appear in 'Kingmaker', working with Seol Kyung-gu and Lee Seon-gyun (official position) . Kim Myung-mi . Newsen . . April 1, 2019 . November 27, 2021 . ko.
- Web site: SUL Kyung-gu & BYUN Sung-hyun Reunite for KINGMAKER: THE FOX OF THE ELECTION. Pierce Conran. 30 July 2018. November 27, 2021. Korean Film Biz Zone.
- Web site: Photos + Cast Update First Reading Stills Added and Cast Updated for the Upcoming Korean Movie "Kingmaker"]. March 29, 2019. November 27, 2021. HanCinema.
- News: '불한당'→'킹메이커' 이선균 "지금껏 본 적 없는 시대극 탄생" . 'Rogue' → 'Kingmaker' Lee Seon-gyun "The birth of a historical drama like you've never seen before" . Jo Ji-young . Sports Chosun. Naver. November 18, 2021 . November 27, 2021 . ko.
- News: '해적:도깨비깃발' '킹메이커' 개봉, 설연휴 韓영화 흥행 기대↑ [종합]]. 'Pirates: Goblin Flag' and 'Kingmaker' release, Korean movie box office expectations for the Lunar New Year's holiday ↑ [General]. Jeong Hyung-hwa. Star News. Naver. January 26, 2022. January 26, 2022. ko.
- News: '킹메이커' 故김대중 대통령 실화 모티프 공식 발표..전면승부 택했다 [종합] ]. 'Kingmaker' The late President Dae-Jung Kim's true story motif was officially released.. I chose an all-out game [Comprehensive] . Jeong Hyung-hwa . Star News . Naver. December 10, 2021. December 10, 2021 . ko.
- News: [공식] 설경구X이선균 '킹메이커', 12월 29일 개봉 확정 ]. [Official] Seol Kyung-gu X Lee Seon-gyun 'Kingmaker' confirmed for release on December 29th. Kim Ji-won. Ten Asia. Naver. December 7, 2021. December 7, 2021. ko.
- News: '킹메이커'→'비상선언' 개봉 연기..영화계 불어닥친 한파 [★NEWSing] ]. 'Kingmaker' → 'Emergency Declaration' release postponed.. Cold wave in the film industry [NEWSing] . Kim Na-yeon . Star News. . December 17, 2021. December 17, 2021. ko.
- News: '킹메이커' 1월26일 개봉..But 영화관 영업시간 제한이 변수. 'Kingmaker' will be released on January 26th..But movie theater business hours are a variable . Jeong Hyung-hwa. Star News. Naver. December 31, 2021. December 31, 2021 . ko.
- Web site: '킹메이커' 제24회 이탈리아 우디네 극동영화제 공식 초청!. Kim Kyung-hee. February 23, 2022. 'Kingmaker' officially invited to the 24th Italian Far East Film Festival in Udine! . February 23, 2022. MBC Entertainment . ko.
- News: '킹메이커', 오늘(24일) IPTV와 OTT! 극장 동시 VOD 서비스 오픈. 'Kingmaker', today (24th) IPTV and OTT! Simultaneous theater VOD service opened. Kwak Myeong-dong. My Daily . Naver. February 24, 2022 . February 24, 2022 . ko.
- Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) Box office: Kingmaker (2022). February 6, 2022. KOFIC.
- News: 일별 박스오피스. Daily box office. Korean Film Council . KOBIS . February 8, 2022. February 9, 2022. ko.
- News: '해적:도깨비깃발' 10일 연속 1위..100만 눈앞 [★무비차트]]. 'Pirates: Goblin Flag' 1st place for 10 days in a row.. 1 million in front of [★Movie Chart]. Hyung-hwa Jeong . Star News . . February 5, 2022. February 5, 2022. ko.
- Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2022. July 31, 2022. KOFIC.
- News: [리뷰] 세상을 바꾸려면 우선 이겨야 한다 '킹메이커']. [Review] To change the world, you must first win 'Kingmaker'. Song Kyung-won . Cine21. Naver. January 26, 2022. January 26, 2022. ko.
- News: 제 58회 백상예술대상. 58 Nominees · Works. April 11, 2022. April 11, 2022. Baeksang Arts Awards. ko.
- Web site: 58회 백상예술대상 후보 공개…영광의 주인공은?. 58th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations revealed... Who is the hero of glory? . Ahn Byung-gil. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. April 11, 2022. April 11, 2022. ko.
- News: [제58회 백상]'모가디슈' 류승완-'오겜' 대상 영예..이준호X김태리 '2관왕'(종합) ]. [58th Baeksang] 'Mogadishu' Ryu Seung-wan - 'Ogem' Grand Prize ... Jun-ho Lee X Tae-ri Kim 'Two Crowns' (Comprehensive) . Park Seo-yeon . Herald Pop. Naver. May 6, 2022. May 6, 2022. ko.
- News: 후보자(후보작) 리스트. Candidate (Nominations) List. Chunsa Film Festival. August 26, 2022. August 27, 2022. ko. September 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210928072854/http://www.chunsa.or.kr/award2.html?cate=award2. dead.
- Web site: 2022 부일영화상, 박해일·탕웨이 '최고의 별'. Nam Yoo-jung. 2022 Buil Film Awards, Park Hae-il and Tang Wei's 'Best Stars'. Busan Ilbo. Naver. October 6, 2022. October 6, 2022. ko.
- News: 43회 청룡영화상 후보 발표, 박찬욱 감독 '헤어질 결심' 13개 부문 최다 노미네이트. Nominations announced at the 43rd Blue Dragon Film Awards, Director Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to break up' received the most nominations in 13 categories. KBS Star. . November 8, 2022 . November 9, 2022 . ko.
- Web site: 제 58회 대종상 영화제 내달 9일 개최... '헌트' 12개, '헤어질 결심' – '한산' 11개 부분 노미네이트. Park. Jae-hwan. The 58th Daejong Film Festival to be held on the 9th of next month... 12 nominations for 'Hunt', 'Decision to break up' – 11 parts for 'Hansan. KBS Media. Naver. 12 October 2022. 12 October 2022. ko.
- Web site: '대종상' 작품상은 '헤어질 결심'..박해일·염정아 주연상[종합]]. 'Daejongsang' Best Picture is 'Decision to break up'..Park Hae-il · Yeom Jung-ah Best Actor . Han Hyeon-jeong . Maeil Economy . . December 9, 2022. December 9, 2022. ko.