Gangnam Blues
| Gangnam Blues | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Yoo Ha |
| Written by | Yoo Ha |
| Produced by | Han Gil-ro |
| Starring | Lee Min-ho Kim Rae-won |
Production company | m.o.vera Pictures |
| Distributed by | Showbox/Mediaplex |
Release date |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Gangnam Blues (Korean: 강남블루스) is an upcoming South Korean noir action film written and directed by Yoo Ha and starring Lee Min-ho and Kim Rae-won.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] The film is set in the 1970s against the backdrop of the real estate development of Seoul's Gangnam district amidst socio-political turmoil. The friendship of two childhood friends is tested as they find themselves entangled in the collusion and battles between political powers and criminal organizations.[9][10]
Plot
In the 1970s, during the height of political corruption, Gangnam, the southern part of Seoul is starting to be transformed into a developed area. Childhood friends Jong-dae and Yong-ki struggle to get by, until their shanty homes are demolished by local thugs. Desperate for cash, they get involved in violent political clashes, and are separated during one of the skirmishes. Three years later, Jong-dae lives as an honest man with former gang leader Kil-su. Meanwhile, Yong-ki has joined Seoul's most powerful criminal organization, the Myeongdong-pa. As a gangster, Yong-ki is entangled in a high-stakes battle over land in Gangnam, all in the name of putting together secret presidential election funds that drive up the value of the city. As the gangs fight over the rights to various plots of land, Yong-ki is captured and interrogated by a rival gang.
Cast
- Lee Min-ho as Kim Jong-dae
- Kim Rae-won as Yong-ki
- Kim Ji-soo as Min Seong-hee
- Kim Seolhyun as Kim Sun-hye
- Kwak Min-ho as Min-kyu
- Lee Yeon-doo as Joo So-jeong
- Yoo Seung-mok as Seo Tae-gon
- Choi Jin-ho as Park Seung-gu
- Han Jae-young
Production
Filming began on April 16, 2014 and wrapped on August 31, 2014.[11] The film is currently in post-production, and is scheduled for release in December 2014.
References
- ^ Tae, Sang-joon (17 September 2013). "HOWLING Helmer YOO Ha Returns with Action Noir". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ Lee, In-kyung (13 December 2013). "Lee Min Ho Confirmed to Star in Movie Gangnam Blues". enewsWorld. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ Tae, Sang-joon (16 December 2013). "LEE Min-ho Cast in YOO Ha's Action Noir". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ Lee, Sun-min (16 December 2013). "Way back to Gangnam for Lee Min-ho". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ "Lee Min-ho Rides Wave of Popularity to Leading Movie Role". The Chosun Ilbo. 1 January 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ Kim, Ji-soo (13 January 2014). "'My next film project is noir'". The Korea Times. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ Lee, Kyung-nam (18 March 2014). "Kim Rae Won to Make Screen Comeback through Gangnam Blues". enewsWorld. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ Kim, Hee-eun (21 March 2014). "Kim Rae-won cast in Gangnam Blues". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (14 March 2014). "FilMart: Showbox Styles Yoo Ha's Gangnam Blues for Pre-Sales Debut". Variety. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ Noh, Jean (14 March 2014). "Showbox gets Yoo Ha's Gangnam Blues". Screen Daily. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ Choi, Eun-hwa (4 September 2014). "Lee Min Ho and Kim Rae Won Share on Wrapping Up Filming Gangnam Blues". enewsWorld. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
External links
- Gangnam Blues at Showbox
- Gangnam Blues at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
- Gangnam Blues at IMDb
- Gangnam Blues at HanCinema
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