The King () is a 2017 South Korean crime drama film written and directed by Han Jae-rim, starring Zo In-sung, Jung Woo-sung, Bae Seong-woo, Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Eui-sung, and Kim Ah-joong.
Synopsis Story about Park Tae-soo who's born in a poor family, decides to become a prosecutor after learning that power is the most important thing in life and, the biggest symbol of power in the 90's. After entering the most prestigious law school, experiencing democratic resistance in Korea, Tae-soo finally reaches his goal of becoming a prosecutor but his life is no better than a salary man. By chance, he joins a clique of the powerful prosecutors with wealth and authority. He finally gets a taste of a life of the top hierarchy, but as he enjoys the sweetness of supremacy, he also sees the cruel side of it.
Cast
Production First script reading took place in late January, 2016. Filming began on February 4 and finished July 3, 2016. Filming took place in Seoul, Daejeon and Busan in South Korea.
Promotion and release The film's first trailer has broken the record for most views for a Korean movie trailer with more than 7.17 million views in seven days within its release.
The film was released in South Korea on January 18, 2017. The film had a limited release in North America on January 27, 2017.
Reception The film was number-one on its opening in South Korea, with 1.85 million admissions and in gross. In total, the film gathered 5.31 million spectators and grossed nationwide, making it the 7th highest-grossing South Korean film in 2017.List of 2017 box office number-one films in South Korea
Awards and nominations Award Category Recipient Result 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards Best Supporting Actor Bae Sung-woo Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin Best New ActorRyu Jun-yeol 26th Buil Film Awards Best Supporting Actor Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin Best Cinematography Kim Woo-hyung Best Art DirectionThe King 54th Grand Bell Awards Best Film Best Director Han Jae-rim Best Actor Zo In-sung Best Supporting Actor Bae Sung-woo Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin Technical AwardThe King Best Planning Best Art Direction Lee Na-gyeom Best Screenplay Han Jae-rim Best Music Mowg Best Costume Design Cho Sang-kyung Best Lighting Kim Seung-gyoo Best Cinematography Kim Woo-hyeong Best Editing Sin Min-kyeong 1st The Seoul Awards Best Film The King Best Actor Jung Woo-sung Best Supporting Actor Bae Sung-woo Best New Actor Ryu Jun-yeol 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards Best Film The King Best ActorZo In-sung Popular Star Award Best Supporting Actor Bae Sung-woo Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin Best Cinematography and Lighting Kim Woo-hyung & Kim Seung-gyu Best Editing Shin Min-kyung Best Music Mowg Best Art Direction Lee Na-gyeom 17th Director's Cut Awards Special Mentions The King 12th Asian Film Awards Best Editing Shin Min-kyung 9th KOFRA Film Awards Best Supporting Actress Kim So-jin 2nd Malaysia Golden Global Awards Best Actor Zo In-sung
References
External links The King on Naver Movies The King on Daum The King on MOVIST