The King of Jokgu (Korean: 족구왕; RR: Jokguwang) is a 2013 South Korean independent sports comedy film about Jokgu, a Korean cross between football and volleyball. A directorial feature debut by Woo Moon-gi, the film was a surprise hit, attracting over 40,000 viewers, unheard of for an indie comedy in Korea and was one of the most well-received indie films from 2014. It made its world premiere at the 18th Busan International Film Festival in 2013.[1][2][3][4][5]
| The King of Jokgu | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Woo Moon-gi |
| Written by | Kim Tae-gon |
| Produced by | Kim Tae-gon |
| Starring | Ahn Jae-hong Hwang Seung-eon Jung Woo-sik |
| Cinematography | Lee keun-sol |
| Edited by | Go Bong-gon |
| Music by | Gwon Hyun-jung |
Production company | KwangHwaMoon Cinema |
Release dates |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Cast
edit- Ahn Jae-hong as Hong Man-seop
- Hwang Seung-eon as Seo Ahn-na
- Jung Woo-sik as Kang Min
- Kang Bong-sung as Park Chang-ho
- Hwang Mi-young as Lee Mi-rae
- Park Ho-san as Hyung Gook
- Ryu Hye-rin as Go Woon
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 51st Grand Bell Awards | Best New Actor | Ahn Jae-hong | Nominated |
| 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actor | Nominated | ||
| Best New Director | Woo Moon-gi | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | 20th Chunsa Film Art Awards | Best New Director | Won | |
| Special Jury Prize | Won | |||
| 2nd Wildflower Film Awards[1] | Best Director (Narrative Films) | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Ahn Jae-hong | Won | ||
| Best Screenplay | Kim Tae-gon | Nominated | ||
| Best New Director | Woo Moon-gi | Nominated | ||
| Best New Actress | Hwang Seung-eon | Nominated | ||
| 15th Director's Cut Awards | Best New Actor | Ahn Jae-hong | Won | |
| Best Independent Film Director | Woo Moon-gi | Won | ||
| 24th Buil Film Awards | Best New Actor | Ahn Jae-hong | Nominated | |
| Best New Director | Woo Moon-gi | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ a b Conran, Pierce (8 April 2015). "KCSNY to Stage Korean 'Emerging Talent' Showcase". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
- ^ "WOO Moon-gi". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
- ^ "KIM Hye-soo, Don LEE Embark on FAMILY PLAN". Korean Film Biz Zone. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
- ^ Baylon, Rex (5 December 2013). "Busan 2013 Review: Balls of Fury - The King of Jogku". Modern Korean Cinema. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
- ^ "HanCinema's Film Review: The King of Jokgu". Hancinema. 3 October 2014. Retrieved 2016-10-17.
External links
edit- The King of Jokgu at HanCinema
- The King of Jokgu at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
- The King of Jokgu at IMDb
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