Because I Hate Korea
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| Hangul | 한국이 싫어서 |
| Revised Romanization | Hanguki sileoseo |
| Directed by | Jang Kun-jae |
| Screenplay by | Jang Kun-jae |
| Based on | 한국이 싫어서 by Chang Kang-myoung |
| Produced by | Youn Hee-young |
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| Cinematography | Na Hui-seok |
| Edited by | Lee Yeon-jeong |
| Music by | Kwun Hyun-jeong |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$347,051[1] |
Because I Hate Korea (Korean: 한국이 싫어서) is a 2023 South Korean drama film directed by Jang Kun-jae and starring Go Ah-sung and Joo Jong-hyuk. Based on novel of the same name by Chang Kang-myoung, it follows a woman in her late 20s who suddenly leaves her job, family, and boyfriend behind to go to New Zealand alone in search of her own happiness.[2]
It premiered at 28th Busan International Film Festival as opening film on October 4, 2023.[3] It was released theatrically on August 28, 2024 in South Korea.
Premise
[edit]The film tells the story of Gye-na, a woman in her late 20s, who one day suddenly leaves her job, family, and boyfriend behind and heads to New Zealand alone in search of her own happiness.
Cast
[edit]- Go Ah-sung as Gye-na[4]
- Joo Jong-hyuk as Jae-in[5]
- Kim Woo-gyeom as Ji-myeong
- Oh Min-ae as Min-ae
- Bang Jae-min
- Kim Ji-young as Kim Tae-eun, the director of the study abroad center[6]
- Morgan Oey
Production
[edit]Produced by Mocushura in association with Cinematic Moment, Indiestory and Sidus, the film is distributed by NK Contents in South Korea.[7] Principal photography began on July 29, 2022.[4] In January 2023 it was filmed in New Zealand after delay due to COVID-19 pandemic.[5][7]
Release
[edit]Because I Hate Korea had its premiere at 28th Busan International Film Festival as opening film on October 4, 2023.[8]
It was released theatrically on August 28, 2024 in South Korea.[9]
Showbox acquired international sales rights of the film in January 2023.[7]
Reception
[edit]Box office
[edit]The film was released on August 28, 2024 on 588 screens.[10]
As of September 8, 2024[update], the film has grossed US$347,051 from 54,048 admissions.[1]
Critical response
[edit]Lee Marshall reviewing for ScreenDaily at Busan International Film Festival commented on the performance of Go Ah-sung as "The edgy, restless central performance of her brings some dramatic ballast". Marshall found the soundtrack of the film "Muzak" and character of Joo Jong-hyuk "zany". Concluding he wrote that "the film’s strongest card is the nascent feminist perspective of a young woman who wants to make her own mistakes – not the ones that [people in her life] impose upon her."[11]
James Marsh of South China Morning Post rated the film 2/5 and criticized it writing, "Unfortunately the film doesn’t live up to its promising start, and delivers a string of ill-conceived culture-clash vignettes and stereotypes".[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Lee Ha-neul (September 6, 2023). "장건재 '한국이 싫어서', 28th BIFF 개막작 포스터…고아성·주종혁 개막식 참석" [Jang Geon-jae ‘Because I Hate Korea’, 28th BIFF opening film poster… Go Ah-seong and Joo Jong-hyuk attend the opening ceremony]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (September 4, 2023). "Busan Festival Claims Best-Ever Selection, Sets 'Because I Hate Korea' as Opening Film". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ^ a b Jo Ji-young (August 2, 2022). "[공식] 고아성, '괴이' 감독 신작 '한국이 싫어서' 출연 확정..7월 말 크랭크인" [[Official] Go Ah-seong confirmed to appear in 'Because I Hate Korea', directed by 'Georgeous'... Crankin at the end of July]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved September 11, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Jang, Jin-ri (January 10, 2023). "[단독]'우영우' 주종혁, 차기작은 '한국이 싫어서'…고아성과 호흡" [[Exclusive] 'Woo Young-woo' Joo Jong-hyeok's next project is 'Because I hate Korea'... orphanhood and breathing]. Spotv News (in Korean). Retrieved September 11, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Hwang Soo-yeon (January 25, 2023). "김지영, '한국이 싫어서' 합류…고아성·주종혁과 호흡 [공식입장]" [Kim Ji-young joins 'I Hate Korea'... Breathing with Go Ah-seong and Joo Jong-hyuk [Official Position]]. X-ports News (in Korean). Retrieved September 11, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c Noh, Jean (January 17, 2023). "Showbox boards 'Because I Hate Korea' ahead of EFM (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
- ^ Jeong Yu-jin (September 6, 2023). "'한국이 싫어서', 제28회 BIFF 개막작 선정…고아성·주종혁 등 개막식 참석" ['Because I Hate Korea' was selected as the opening film for the 28th BIFF... Go Ah-seong, Joo Jong-hyuk and others attend the opening ceremony]. News 1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ Ahn Byeong-gil (August 28, 2024). "'한국이 싫어서' 오늘 개봉, 관람 포인트 3" ['I Hate Korea' Opens Today, 3 Things to Watch]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The box office Because I Hate Korea (2024)". KOFIC. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Marshall, Lee (October 4, 2023). "'Because I Hate Korea': Busan Review". ScreenDaily. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ Marsh, James (October 5, 2023). "Review – Busan 2023: Because I Hate Korea movie review – muddled addition to trend of films about Korean diasporic experience sees Ko A-sung play a free spirit". South China Morning Post. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
External links
[edit]- Because I Hate Korea at IMDb
- Because I Hate Korea at HanCinema
- Because I Hate Korea at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
