Hero (2022 South Korean film)

Hero (Korean: 영웅; Hanja: 英雄; RR: Yeong-ung) is a 2022 South Korean 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]

Hero
Promotional poster
Hangul
영웅
Hanja
英雄
Revised RomanizationYeong-ung
Directed byYoon Je-kyoon
Screenplay byYoon Je-kyoon
Han Ah-reum
Produced byJeon Min
StarringJung Sung-hwa
Kim Go-eun
Na Moon-hee
Production
companies
JK Film
ACOM Co., Ltd.
CJ Entertainment
Distributed byCJ Entertainment
Release date
  • December 21, 2022 (2022-12-21)
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$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

Production

Principal photography began on September 10, 2019, with South Korea and Latvia as the main shooting location.[4] The filming wrapped on December 15, 2019.[12]

Release

The first poster and teaser trailer debuted on March 26, 2020.[13] It was slated to release theatrically in July 2020, but due to COVID-19 Pandemic its release was delayed.[14]

Philanthropy

On December 15, 2022, Film Hero donated 8.15 million won to 815 Run to renovate the homes of the children of freedom fighters.[15]

Accolades
Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Buil Film Awards 2023 Best Cinematography Cho Sang-yoon Nominated [16]
Best Music Hwang Sang-jun Nominated
Director's Cut Awards 2023 Best Director in film Yoon Je-kyoon Nominated [17]
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

References
  1. "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2022". KOFIC. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  2. 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] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Retrieved October 26, 2022 – via Naver.
  3. 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'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved November 24, 2022 – via Naver.
  4. Pierce Conran (September 25, 2019). "Hitmaker JK YOUN Returns with HERO". Korean Film Council. Retrieved June 19, 2022.
  5. 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] (in Korean). Dailyian. Retrieved November 24, 2022 – via Naver.
  6. 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.
  7. 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] (in Korean). No Cut News. Retrieved December 22, 2022 – via Naver.
  8. 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.
  9. 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] (in Korean). ize. Retrieved December 22, 2022 – via Naver.
  10. 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] (in Korean). My Daily. Retrieved December 27, 2022 – via Naver.
  11. 노지마 나오토
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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]] (in Korean). Busan Ilbo. Retrieved October 6, 2023 – via Naver.
  17. 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]] (in Korean). E-Daily. Retrieved February 17, 2023 – via Naver.
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