The King (2017 South Korean film) explained

The King
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Starring:Zo In-sung
Jung Woo-sung
Bae Seong-woo
Ryu Jun-yeol
Kim Eui-sung
Kim Ah-joong
Studio:WooJoo Film
Distributor:N.E.W.
Runtime:157 mins
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Gross:[1] [2]

The King is a 2017 South Korean political crime drama film starring Zo In-sung, Jung Woo-sung, Bae Seong-woo, Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Eui-sung, and Kim Ah-joong.[3] [4] [5]

Synopsis

Story about Tae-soo (Zo 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.[6] [7]

Cast

Production

First script reading took place in late January, 2016.[13] Filming began on February 4 and finished July 3, 2016. Filming took place in Seoul, Daejeon and Busan in South Korea.[14]

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.[15]

The film was released in South Korea on January 18, 2017. The film had a limited release in North America on January 27, 2017.[16]

Reception

The film was number-one on its opening in South Korea, with 1.85 million admissions and in gross.[17] In total, the film gathered 5.31 million spectators and grossed nationwide,[18] making it the 7th highest-grossing South Korean film in 2017.[19]

Awards and nominations

AwardCategoryRecipientResult
53rd Baeksang Arts Awards[20] [21] Best Supporting ActorBae Sung-woo
Best Supporting ActressKim So-jin
Best New ActorRyu Jun-yeol
26th Buil Film AwardsBest Supporting Actor
Best Supporting ActressKim So-jin
Best CinematographyKim Woo-hyung
Best Art DirectionThe King
54th Grand Bell Awards[22] Best Film
Best DirectorHan Jae-rim
Best ActorZo In-sung
Best Supporting ActorBae Sung-woo
Best Supporting ActressKim So-jin
Technical AwardThe King
Best Planning
Best Art DirectionLee Na-gyeom
Best ScreenplayHan Jae-rim
Best MusicMowg
Best Costume DesignCho Sang-kyung
Best LightingKim Seung-gyoo
Best CinematographyKim Woo-hyeong
Best EditingSin Min-kyeong
1st The Seoul Awards[23] Best FilmThe King
Best ActorJung Woo-sung
Best Supporting ActorBae Sung-woo
Best New ActorRyu Jun-yeol
38th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest FilmThe King
Best ActorZo In-sung
Popular Star Award
Best Supporting ActorBae Sung-woo
Best Supporting ActressKim So-jin
Best Cinematography and LightingKim Woo-hyung & Kim Seung-gyu
Best EditingShin Min-kyung
Best MusicMowg
Best Art DirectionLee Na-gyeom
17th Director's Cut AwardsSpecial MentionsThe King
12th Asian Film Awards[24] Best Editing Shin Min-kyung
9th KOFRA Film AwardsBest Supporting ActressKim So-jin
2nd Malaysia Golden Global AwardsBest ActorZo In-sung

External links

Notes and References

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  3. News: [단독]조인성-정우성 '더 킹' 랑데부 확정..임수정은 불발]. 2016-12-09. 2021-05-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20210515165124/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002488727. live.
  4. News: Jung Woo Sung And Jo In Sung Confirm To Film 'The King'. Fashion&Style. 2016-01-13. Fashion & Style. 2016-12-09. 2016-12-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220082343/http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/78782/20160113/jung-woo-sung-and-jo-in-sung-confirm-to-film-the-king.htm. dead.
  5. News: 조인성X정우성 '더 킹' 1차 예고편 717만..최고 조회수. 2016-12-09. 2018-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20180314175658/http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=108&aid=0002576232. live.
  6. News: The King' New Korean Crime Thriller Starring Jo In-sung, Jung Woo-Sung. J.. Lady. 2016-12-06. Asian Movie Pulse. en-US. 2016-12-09. 2021-10-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20211019060617/https://asianmoviepulse.com/2016/12/crime-action-the-king-with-jo-in-sung-and-jung-woo-sung-set-to-blast-onto-screens/. live.
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