Pilot (2024 film) explained

Pilot
Native Name:
Hangul:파일럿
Rr:Pailleot
Lk:Pilot
Director:Kim Han-gyul
Producer:Kim Myung-jin
Kim Jae-joong
Starring:
Music:Primary
Cinematography:Kim Sung-an
Editing:Nam Na-young
Studio:Shotcake
Movie Rock
Distributor:Lotte Entertainment
Runtime:111 minutes[1]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Gross: million[2]

Pilot is a 2024 South Korean comedy film directed by Kim Han-gyul and starring Jo Jung-suk, Lee Ju-myoung, Han Sun-hwa, and Shin Seung-ho. The film follows a star pilot, Han Jung-woo, who suddenly becomes unemployed and succeeds in getting re-employed after a drastic transformation. It was released theatrically on July 31, 2024.[3]

Plot

Han Jung-woo, a star pilot with top-notch flying skills and hot popularity that even led to his appearances on famous television shows, suffers a drastic fall from grace due to a momentary mistake. Blacklisted and unable to secure employment with any airline, he faces severe adversity. In a desperate bid for survival, Han Jung-woo adopts a new identity as his younger sister and manages to find re-employment. However, his newfound stability is soon threatened by unforeseen challenges.

Cast

Main

Supporting

Special appearance

Reception

Box office

, Pilot has grossed $5.7 million with a running total of 896,607 tickets sold.[8] It surpassed 1 million admissions on the 4th day of release, which is the shortest period of time among movies released in the summer.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pilot . BBFC . 15 August 2024.
  2. Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024. KOFIC. August 2, 2024. July 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240708182638/http://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/boxOffice_Yearly.jsp?mode=BOXOFFICE_YEAR&selectDt=2024&category=ALL&country=K. live.
  3. Web site: Ryu Ji-yoon . April 18, 2024 . '파일럿', 조정석 파격 변신의 비밀은? . 'Pilot', what is the secret to Jo Jung-seok’s extraordinary transformation? . August 2, 2024 . . Dailian . ko . April 18, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240418003031/https://entertain.naver.com/movie/now/read?oid=119&aid=0002821433 . live .
  4. Web site: Yeon Hwi-seon . July 15, 2024 . 조정석 코미디 '파일럿' 예고·포스터 공개, 웃음 이륙 준비 . Jo Jung-seok's comedy 'Pilot' trailer and poster released, preparing for laughter takeoff . August 3, 2024 . . . ko . August 10, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240810114418/https://m.entertain.naver.com/movie/article/109/0005116903 . live .
  5. Web site: Kim Ji-woo . June 20, 2024 . 조정석, 훈녀 그 자체…'여자의 삶' 택한 이유는 [파일럿] ]. Jo Jung-seok, the epitome of a hottie… The reason he chose 'A Woman's Life' [Pilot] . August 3, 2024 . Naver. MyDaily. ko.
  6. Web site: Kim Seo-yoon . July 16, 2024 . 조정석도 놀란 유재석·조세호 연기…'파일럿'에 깜짝 등장 . Jo Jung-seok was surprised by Yoo Jae-seok and Jo Se-ho's acting... Surprise appearance in 'Pilot' . August 3, 2024 . . Tenasia . ko . August 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803141039/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000670882 . live .
  7. Web site: Jeong Eun-young . July 31, 2024 . 조정석 주연 영화 '파일럿', 오늘(31일) 개봉…실시간 후기 및 평점→쿠키영상? . Jo Jung-seok's movie 'Pilot' opens today (31st)... Real-time reviews and ratings → Cookie video? . August 3, 2024 . Topstarnews . ko . August 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803143826/https://www.topstarnews.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=15525479 . live .
  8. Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Yearly. August 3, 2024. KOFIC. August 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240810114414/https://www.koreanfilm.or.kr/eng/news/boxOffice_Yearly.jsp?mode=BOXOFFICE_YEAR&selectDt=2024&category=ALL&country=K. live.
  9. Web site: Lee Chang-gyu . August 3, 2024 . '파일럿', 개봉 4일 만에 100만 돌파…조정석=코미디 공식 입증 . 'Pilot' Surpasses 1 Million in 4 Days of Release... Jo Jung-seok = Comedy Formula Proven . August 3, 2024 . . Xportsnews . ko . August 3, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803144302/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001756199 . live .

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