In 2015, the new works of the four major film companies in Korea： the return of famous directors is diverse.

CJ

　 　 CJ E&M is a well-deserved "big brother", with abundant funds and superior strength. It integrates planning, production and distribution, and also owns CGV cinema. Ming Liang Hai Zhan, which set a new box office record in South Korea this summer, is a film released by CJ, and will soon land on the big screen in China. Next year, CJ will release the largest number of films with rich types, including romance, drama, thriller and costume films.

So beautiful

Director: Hyeon-Seok Kim Starring: Jin Yunshi/Han Xiaozhu/JUNG WOO/Jin Xiai

　 　 "So Beautiful" brings the story of the 20-year-old C’est si bon members such as Zhao Yingnan, Song Changzhi, Yin Hengzhu and Li Zhangxi to the big screen, full of retro style. The film takes the fictional character Gentai as the protagonist, and will start a new story. JUNG WOO and Jin Yunshi play the hero Gentai’s youth and middle age respectively. While actresses Han Xiaozhu and Jin Xiai play the leading role in the youth and middle age respectively. Director Hyeon-Seok Kim has directed films such as Guangzhi’s younger brother Guangtai and Love Operation Group.

veteran

Director: Liu Chengyong Starring: Huang Zhengmin/Yoo Ah In/Yun ju Chang

　 　 "Veteran" tells the story of veterans of a wide-area search team who repeatedly miss the suspect. Xu Daozhe, a criminal policeman played by Huang Zhengmin, has his own principles, and he chooses to face it directly no matter what happens. "Veteran" is also the third time that Huang Zhengmin cooperated with director Liu Chengyong after "Improper Trading". Zhao Thames, the third chaebol played by Yoo Ah In, seems confident on the surface, but his inferiority complex is hidden in his heart. Previously, Yoo Ah In was a boy image that made people feel warm in films such as "Young Won" and "Strong Zhe", but this time, he will completely transform himself into a man with strong male charm in "Veteran". Liu Haizhen plays "Cui Changzhi" under "Zhao Thames", who is a very calm figure and will bring tension to the development of the plot. And Dal-su Oh is a good helper of "Xu Daozhe" and "Captain Wu". In addition, Man-sik Jeong, Zheng Xiongren, Yun ju Chang, Jin Shihou, Chen Jing, Liu Renying and other actors appeared.

Today’s love

Director: Jin-pyo Park Starring: Li Shengji/Moon Chae Won

　 　 Today’s Love is about the relationship between men and women that changes like the weather. It is a comedy love story, which will be directed by Jin-pyo Park, the director of films such as You are my destiny, That guy’s voice and My Love is by My Side. This film is also Li Shengji’s big-screen debut, and it is expected to show a completely different look from previous TV dramas and variety shows. Moon Chae Won returned to the big screen three years after The Final Weapon: Bow. She will play the beautiful, eloquent and mobile weather program host Xianyu in the new film, and will also change her gentle image and perform a 180-degree acting transformation.

Longevity chamber of commerce

Director: Jiang Digui Starring: Geun-hyeong Park/Yin Ruzhen

　 　 "Longevity Chamber of Commerce" previously had titles such as "Greetings from Love" and "The Last First Love", which told the story of old couples’ yellow love and family affection. The film is joined by actors such as Geun-hyeong Park, Yin Ruzhen, Zhao Zhenxiong, Han Zhimin, Woo seul hye Hwang, Wen Jiaying and EXO Canlie. It tells the story of the upcoming redevelopment project in the village, and the only person who disagrees is the stubborn old man "Chengqi" (played by Geun-hyeong Park) of Changshou Supermarket, who accidentally meets Ginny (played by Yin Ruzhen) and falls in a romantic love affair. He never thought it was a premeditated honey trap. The film brings warm family love and the love of the elderly into the film, showing the audience an image different from that of the elderly in previous film and television dramas. Director Jiang Digui has directed many blockbusters before, such as Bed under the Ginkgo Tree, Life and Death, Flying Tai Chi Flag, Landing Day, etc. The Longevity Chamber of Commerce this time focuses on the subtle feelings of the characters, and how he will change his previous style and bring a film is also the focus of the film industry.

Guest

Director: Gwang-tae Kim Starring: Seung-yong Ryoo/Li Chengmin/Lee Joon

　 　 The Guest, directed by Gwang-tae Kim, a newcomer, tells the story of a father and son coming to a secret village in the late Korean War. Seung-yong Ryoo will play the man who comes to the village, Li Chengmin will play the village head, and Li Biao will play the role of Nan Zhu, the youngest son of the village head, opposite Seung-yong Ryoo. Lee Joon, who was born as an idol singer, has previously appeared in film and television dramas such as Ninja Assassin, Actor Is Actor, Ji Tongyi, etc., which can be described as a blue chip among the new actors of Zhongwulu (the representative of Korean film industry).

Don’t forget me

Director: Li Yunzhen Starring: Jung Woo Sung/Jin Hena/Ju-wan On

　 　 Li Yunzhen, the director of the film, once worked as a screenwriter for Sweet and Dark Lover and Goodfellas, Bad Guys and Weird Guys, and later worked as a screenwriter for the short film The Old Man in front of the Killer directed by Jung Woo Sung, and met Jung Woo Sung. The new film "Don’t Forget Me" is also produced by Jung Woo Sung and starred by himself. This film is also Jin Hena’s return to the big screen after three years, and her last film was Pet Lover in 2011. Based on the short film of the same name, the film is re-planned and adapted into a long film, which tells the anxiety and pain experienced by a man who has lost his memory.

The Age of Innocence

Director: Sang-hoon Ahn Starring: Shin Ha-kyun/Z Ryan/Kang Han na/KangHaNeul

　 　 Director Sang-hoon Ahn has previously directed "A Niang" and "Blindness" and won the attention of the film industry. It is also very curious that this costume film is an erotic film for the first time. The film is adapted from the first prince’s rebellion in the Lee Dynasty of Korea, which is called "Wuyin Jingshe Society". It tells the story of a prostitute who approached the hero for revenge but fell in love with her enemy. It is also known as the Korean version of Lust, Caution. Kang Han na, who was a topical figure in the opening ceremony of the 18th Busan Film Festival, has appeared in The Crying Man and Friends 2, and this time he is expected to be another Tang Wei in The Age of Innocence.

Himalaya

Director: Seok-hoon Lee Starring: Huang Zhengmin/JUNG WOO

　 　 Seok-hoon Lee, the director of One Pirate, who won the box office this summer, will direct a new film, Himalaya, which is based on a true story. The hero is also changed from the previously reported Jin Mingmin to Huang Zhengmin. The film tells the story of a Korean mountaineer, Park Woo-jae, who was killed while climbing Mount Everest at an altitude of 8750M in 2004. In order to find the remains of his companions and make them rest in peace, Yan Hongji led a delegation to Mount Everest and started a new expedition. On May 29th, Yan Hongji and his team members lived up to expectations, found the body of Park Wu-zhai at 8700 M, held a grand burial ceremony at the top of the snow-capped roof of the world, and erected a monument to commemorate it. At that time, after this incident was exposed, it also caused a wave of emotion. The film is expected to be shot in the snow-capped mountains in Nepal and other places to show a more realistic view of the snow-capped mountains.

Detective Hong Jitong

Director: Cao Chengxi Starring: Li Dixun/Go Ara/Jin Chengjun

　 　 Detective Hong Jitong is directed by Cao Chengxi, the director of The Beast’s End and Wolf Boys, and tells the story of a young private detective, Hong Jitong, in the 1990s. This film is also the big-screen return of Li Dixun who just retired at the end of July. In 2010, Li Dixun won the attention with the independent film Watcher, and then successively appeared in films such as Highland War, Introduction to Architecture, My Pavarotti, etc., and became a blue chip of Zhongwu Road, which also gained a high popularity. Jin Chengjun played a serial murderer in the movie Neighbor, and Dong Fan, the father of five kidnappers, was the best at using knives in Huayi: The Child Who Swallows Monsters. This time, he will play a completely different villain role in Detective Hong Jitong, which also makes fans look forward to it.

Home full of happiness

Director: Lee Kyoung-mi Starring: Son Ye Jin/Jin Zhuhe

　 　 A Home Full of Happiness is a thriller with a completely different title, which tells the story of a couple of politicians who run for Congress with the goal of a happy future and encounter terrible events during the election. Son Ye Jin, who starred in My Wife Married, My Damn Girlfriend, Accomplice and Skyscraper, became the box office goddess in the Korean film industry with The One Pirate with 8.5 million viewers this year. This time, after My Wife Married, she will play husband and wife with Jin Zhuhe again after six years. They will play husband Zhong Zan and wife Yan Hong respectively in the film. Lee Kyoung-mi, the director, won the honor of Best Newcomer Director in the 29th Qinglong Film Awards for her debut film Miss Carrot in 2008.

Peach and plum flower song

Director: Jong-pil Lee Starring: Seung-yong Ryoo/Suzy Bae/Jin Nanji

　 　 Pansori is a traditional narrative rap art in North Korea, and Song of Peach and Plum Flowers is a short song written by Shen Zaixiao, a famous composer of Pansori in the Gaozong period of North Korea, for the sake of his disciple Chen Caixian. The film of the same name is also expected to tell the story of the master and apprentice. Xiuzhi, who became the "national first love" by starring in "Introduction to Architecture" before, returned to the big screen this time and played the first female singer Chen Caixian in North Korea. Chen Caixian was born in a poor family and unfortunately fell into a brothel, breaking the prejudice of the times that only men could sing Pansori, and growing into the first female singer in North Korea. The master of Caixian, Shen Zaixiao, is played by Seung-yong Ryoo, a first-line actor who has starred in blockbuster films such as "Two-faced Kings" and "Gift from Room 7". Jin Nanji plays Xing Xuan Da Yuan Jun, the father of Emperor Gaozong of North Korea. In the early days of Emperor Gaozong’s reign, Xing Xuan Da Yuan Jun was actually the highest authority. Xing Xuan Yuan Jun likes Pan Suoli very much and fell in love with Caixian at first sight. However, Caixian loves his master Shen Zaixiao. He used his right to keep Caixian around until he lost power and influence, and Caixian left him to look for his master, who was seriously ill and dying.

Time Breaker

Director: Guo Zairong Starring: Cho Jung Seok/Lin Xiujing/lee jin Uk

　 　 The Time Breaker was directed by Guo Zairong, the film director of My Savage Girlfriend and If Love Had God’s Will. The film mainly tells the story of two men falling in love with the same woman, which existed in the past and now respectively. Guo Zairong’s previous films have a unique perspective on depicting love, and this new film is bound to show the characteristics of director Guo Zairong. For the first time since her debut, Lin Xiujing played Yunzhen in 1983, who was about to marry Zhihuan, a music teacher played by Cho Jung Seok, and Su En in 2015, and solved the puzzle together with Jianyu, a criminal policeman played by lee jin Uk.

The angry lawyer

Director: Jong-ho Heo Starring: Li Shanjun/Ko Eun Kim/Zhang Xuancheng

　 　 The new film Angry Lawyers, directed by Countdown director Jong-ho Heo, tells a bizarre murder case. Only the suspect can’t find the evidence and the body. Lawyers and prosecutors work together to uncover the story behind the incident. The lawyer played by Li Shanjun has always been victorious, and he believes that winning in court is justice. The prosecutor played by Ko Eun Kim has the strong belief of judicial personnel. Two people have opposing opinions on big and small things, but they finally work together to solve the case. Zhang Xuancheng plays the client of the case and is also the president of the company. Won-hie Lim’s purser Park stood by Li Shanjun’s side to support him. The film will be released in South Korea in 2015.

Giant

Director: Jin Taiyong Starring: Choi Woo-shik/Soo-hyun Kim

　 　 Giant has attracted much attention because it was invited to participate in the screening of the 19th Busan International Film Festival "Today’s Korean Film". This film was also made by director Jin Taiyong based on his own experience, and director Jin Taiyong was the youngest Korean director to be shortlisted for Cannes International Film Festival. Choi Woo-shik’s performance in this film is impressive. Choi Woo-shik has played a supporting role in many TV dramas, such as Hidden and Great, Wang Shizi on the Roof, Rooted in the Tree, etc. This time, he starred in Giant, which attracted much attention, and some Korean media thought that he would become another new acting actor discovered at Busan Film Festival after Ha Jung Woo and Li Dixun.

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