Hero (Korean: 영웅; Hanja: 英雄; RR: Yeong-ung) is a 2022 South Korean historical musical drama film directed by Yoon Je-kyoon, starring Jung Sung-hwa, Kim Go-eun, and Na Moon-hee. It was released theatrically on December 21, 2022.[2][3]
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| Hangul | 영웅 |
| Hanja | 英雄 |
| Revised Romanization | Yeong-ung |
| Directed by | Yoon Je-kyoon |
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| Produced by | Jeon Min |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Cho Sang-yoon |
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| Distributed by | CJ ENM |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Languages | Korean Japanese Russian |
| Box office | US$24.8 million[1] |
Based on the hit stage musical of the same name, the film follows the true story of An Jung-geun, a Korean-independence activist who assassinated Itō Hirobumi, the first Prime Minister of Japan and Resident-General of Korea in 1909.[4]
Cast
edit- Jung Sung-hwa as An Jung-geun[5]
- Kim Go-eun as Seol-hee[5]
- Na Moon-hee as Cho Maria[5]
- Jo Jae-yoon as Woo Deok-soon[5]
- Bae Jung-nam as Cho Do-seon[5]
- Lee Hyun-woo as Yoo Dong-ha[5]
- Park Jin-joo as Ma Jin-joo[5]
- Jo Woo-jin as Ma Do-sik[6]
- Lee Il-hwa as Empress Myeongseong[6]
- Kim Seung-rak as Ito Hirobumi[7][8]
- Jang Young-nam as Lady Kim Ah-ryeo[9]
- Kim Joong-hee as Wada[10]
- Nojima Naoto as Chiba (Japanese-Korean interpreter & prison guard)[citation needed]
Production
editPrincipal photography began on September 10, 2019, with South Korea and Latvia as the main shooting location.[4] The filming wrapped on December 15, 2019.[11]
Release
editThe first poster and teaser trailer debuted on March 26, 2020.[12] It was slated to release theatrically in July 2020, but due to COVID-19 Pandemic its release was delayed.[13]
Philanthropy
editOn December 15, 2022, Film Hero donated 8.15 million won to 815 Run to renovate the homes of the children of freedom fighters.[14]
Accolades
edit| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Buil Film Awards | 2023 | Best Cinematography | Cho Sang-yoon | Nominated | [15] |
| Best Music | Hwang Sang-jun | Nominated | |||
| Director's Cut Awards | 2023 | Best Director in film | Yoon Je-kyoon | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Actor in film | Jung Sung-hwa | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in film | Kim Go-eun | Nominated | |||
| Best New Actress in film | Park Jin-joo | Nominated | |||
| Golden Cinema Awards | 2023 | Best Cinematography | Cho Sang-yoon | Silver | [17] |
| Grand Bell Awards | 2023 | Best Supporting Actress | Na Moon-hee | Nominated | |
| Best Music | Hwang Sang-jun | Nominated | |||
| Best Sound | Park Ju-kang | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Shim Hyun-seob | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Lee Seon-min | Nominated | |||
| Public Attention Award | Jung Sung-hwa | Won | [18] | ||
| Marie Claire Asia Star Awards | 2023 | Marie Claire Award | Kim Go-eun | Won | [19] |
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2023 | Best Music | Hwang Sang-jun | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2022". KOFIC. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
- ^ Jo Ji-young (October 26, 2022). "[공식] '쌍천만 흥행' 윤제균 감독 韓최초 오리지널 뮤지컬 영화 '영웅', 12월 개봉 확정" [[Official] 'Two million hits' Director Yoon Je-gyun's first original musical movie 'Hero' in Korea confirmed for release in December]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved October 26, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang Min-kyung (November 24, 2022). "[공식] 정성화→김고은 '영웅', 12월 21일 개봉…'아바타2'와 일주일 차" [[Official] Jung Sung-hwa → Kim Go-eun 'Hero', released on December 21st... One week difference from 'Avatar 2']. 10Asia (in Korean). Retrieved November 24, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Pierce Conran (September 25, 2019). "Hitmaker JK YOUN Returns with HERO". Korean Film Council. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f g Ryu Ji-yoon (November 24, 2022). "영웅', 12월 21일 개봉…정성화·김고은 등 7인 포스터 공개" [Hero', released on December 21st... Posters of 7 members, including Jung Seong-hwa and Kim Go-eun, are released]. Dailian (in Korean). Retrieved November 24, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim Soo-young (December 22, 2022). "[인터뷰] '영웅' 윤제균 감독, "도전은 나의 성향" [[Interview] ‘Hero’ director Jekyun Yoon, “Challenge is my inclination] (in Korean). Cine21. Retrieved December 22, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Choi Young-joo (December 22, 2022). "韓 뮤지컬 영화 '영웅' 개봉…'알라딘'·'라라랜드' 넘었다" [Korean musical movie 'Hero' released... Beyond 'Aladdin' and 'La La Land]. No Cut News (in Korean). Retrieved December 22, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Hwang Seo-yeon (December 22, 2022). "신파 빼고 개연성 더한 '영웅', 영리한 취사선택 [씨네뷰]" ['Hero' with more probabilities without Shinpa, clever choice of food [Cineview]]. TV Daily (in Korean). Retrieved December 22, 2022.
- ^ Jung Yu-mi (December 19, 2022). "[시네마 데이트] '영웅', 대중의 취향 제대로 저격한 윤제균의 저력" [[Cinema Date] 'Hero', Yoon Je-gyun's ability to snipe the public's taste properly]. IZE (in Korean). Retrieved December 22, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Kwak Myung-dong (December 27, 2022). "영웅', 천의 얼굴 장영남부터 국적을 뛰어넘는 열연의 김승락·김중희까지 "스크린 압도" ['Hero', from Jang Young-nam with a thousand faces to Kim Seung-rak and Kim Joong-hee with passionate performances that transcend nationalities, "overwhelming the screen]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved December 27, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Cho Ji-young (December 26, 2019). "[공식] "韓영화 새로운 도전"…윤제균 감독X정성화 만난 '영웅', 3개월 촬영 크랭크업". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ Cho Ji-young (March 26, 2020). "[공식] 정성화X윤제균 감독 만난 韓최초 뮤지컬 영화 '영웅', 여름 개봉 확정". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ Bae Hyo-joo (June 11, 2020). "CJ 측 "윤제균 신작 '영웅' 개봉 일정 변경, 적기 찾을 것"(공식입장)". Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved June 19, 2022.
- ^ Lee Jung-yeon (December 16, 2022). "영화 '영웅', 독립유공자 후손 돕기 815만원 기부 [연예뉴스 HOT]" [The movie ‘Hero’, donated 8.15 million won to help the descendants of independence activists [Entertainment News HOT]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved December 17, 2022 – via Naver.
- ^ Nam, Yu-jeong (August 27, 2023). "누가 받아도 될 정도로 훌륭한 후보들, 그중 최고는 누구? [2023 부일영화상]" [There are so many good candidates that anyone can accept them, who is the best? [2023 Buil Film Awards]]. Busan Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved October 6, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Bo-young (February 9, 2023). "제21회 '디렉터스컷 어워즈', 3년 만에 오프라인 개최 [공식]" [The 21st 'Director's Cut Awards' held offline for the first time in 3 years [Official]]. E-Daily (in Korean). Retrieved February 17, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Young-woong (October 21, 2023). "제43회 황금촬영상시상식 성료". Job Post (in Korean). Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Myeong-ju (November 15, 2023). "콘유', 대종상 6관왕 달성...이병헌X김서형, 남녀 주연상". Dispatch (in Korean). Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Lee, Seo-hyun (October 6, 2023). "마리끌레르 아시아스타어워즈 2023" [Marie Claire Asia Star Awards 2023] (in Korean). Marie Claire. Retrieved October 6, 2023 – via Naver.
External links
edit- Hero at HanCinema
- Hero at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
