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Because I Hate Korea

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Because I Hate Korea
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
한국이 싫어서
Revised RomanizationHanguki sileoseo
Directed byJang Kun-jae
Screenplay byJang Kun-jae
Based on한국이 싫어서 [ko]
by Chang Kang-myoung
Produced byYoun Hee-young
Starring
CinematographyNa Hui-seok
Edited byLee Yeon-jeong
Music byKwun Hyun-jeong
Production
companies
  • Mocushura
  • Cinematic Moment
  • Indiestory
  • Sidus
Distributed by
  • NK Contents
  • D-Station
Release dates
  • October 4, 2023 (2023-10-04) (BIFF)
  • August 28, 2024 (2024-08-28) (South Korea)
Running time
106 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$347,051[1]

Because I Hate Korea (Korean: 한국이 싫어서) is a 2023 South Korean drama film directed by Jang Kun-jae and starring Go Ah-sung and Joo Jong-hyuk. Based on novel of the same name by Chang Kang-myoung, it follows a woman in her late 20s who suddenly leaves her job, family, and boyfriend behind to go to New Zealand alone in search of her own happiness.[2]

It premiered at 28th Busan International Film Festival as opening film on October 4, 2023.[3] It was released theatrically on August 28, 2024 in South Korea.

Premise

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The film tells the story of Gye-na, a woman in her late 20s, who one day suddenly leaves her job, family, and boyfriend behind and heads to New Zealand alone in search of her own happiness.

Cast

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Production

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Produced by Mocushura in association with Cinematic Moment, Indiestory and Sidus, the film is distributed by NK Contents in South Korea.[7] Principal photography began on July 29, 2022.[4] In January 2023 it was filmed in New Zealand after delay due to COVID-19 pandemic.[5][7]

Release

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Because I Hate Korea had its premiere at 28th Busan International Film Festival as opening film on October 4, 2023.[8]

It was released theatrically on August 28, 2024 in South Korea.[9]

Showbox acquired international sales rights of the film in January 2023.[7]

Reception

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Box office

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The film was released on August 28, 2024 on 588 screens.[10]

As of September 8, 2024, the film has grossed US$347,051 from 54,048 admissions.[1]

Critical response

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Lee Marshall reviewing for ScreenDaily at Busan International Film Festival commented on the performance of Go Ah-sung as "The edgy, restless central performance of her brings some dramatic ballast". Marshall found the soundtrack of the film "Muzak" and character of Joo Jong-hyuk "zany". Concluding he wrote that "the film’s strongest card is the nascent feminist perspective of a young woman who wants to make her own mistakes – not the ones that [people in her life] impose upon her."[11]

James Marsh of South China Morning Post rated the film 2/5 and criticized it writing, "Unfortunately the film doesn’t live up to its promising start, and delivers a string of ill-conceived culture-clash vignettes and stereotypes".[12]

Accolades

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Blue Dragon Film Awards 2024 Best New Actor Joo Jong-hyuk Nominated [13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  2. ^ Lee Ha-neul (September 6, 2023). "장건재 '한국이 싫어서', 28th BIFF 개막작 포스터…고아성·주종혁 개막식 참석" [Jang Geon-jae ‘Because I Hate Korea’, 28th BIFF opening film poster… Go Ah-seong and Joo Jong-hyuk attend the opening ceremony]. Ten Asia (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  3. ^ Frater, Patrick (September 4, 2023). "Busan Festival Claims Best-Ever Selection, Sets 'Because I Hate Korea' as Opening Film". Variety. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  4. ^ a b Jo Ji-young (August 2, 2022). "[공식] 고아성, '괴이' 감독 신작 '한국이 싫어서' 출연 확정..7월 말 크랭크인" [[Official] Go Ah-seong confirmed to appear in 'Because I Hate Korea', directed by 'Georgeous'... Crankin at the end of July]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved September 11, 2023 – via Naver.
  5. ^ a b Jang, Jin-ri (January 10, 2023). "[단독]'우영우' 주종혁, 차기작은 '한국이 싫어서'…고아성과 호흡" [[Exclusive] 'Woo Young-woo' Joo Jong-hyeok's next project is 'Because I hate Korea'... orphanhood and breathing]. Spotv News (in Korean). Retrieved September 11, 2023 – via Naver.
  6. ^ Hwang Soo-yeon (January 25, 2023). "김지영, '한국이 싫어서' 합류…고아성·주종혁과 호흡 [공식입장]" [Kim Ji-young joins 'I Hate Korea'... Breathing with Go Ah-seong and Joo Jong-hyuk [Official Position]]. X-ports News (in Korean). Retrieved September 11, 2023 – via Naver.
  7. ^ a b c Noh, Jean (January 17, 2023). "Showbox boards 'Because I Hate Korea' ahead of EFM (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  8. ^ Jeong Yu-jin (September 6, 2023). "'한국이 싫어서', 제28회 BIFF 개막작 선정…고아성·주종혁 등 개막식 참석" ['Because I Hate Korea' was selected as the opening film for the 28th BIFF... Go Ah-seong, Joo Jong-hyuk and others attend the opening ceremony]. News 1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
  9. ^ Ahn Byeong-gil (August 28, 2024). "'한국이 싫어서' 오늘 개봉, 관람 포인트 3" ['I Hate Korea' Opens Today, 3 Things to Watch]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  10. ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The box office Because I Hate Korea (2024)". KOFIC. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Marshall, Lee (October 4, 2023). "'Because I Hate Korea': Busan Review". ScreenDaily. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  12. ^ Marsh, James (October 5, 2023). "Review – Busan 2023: Because I Hate Korea movie review – muddled addition to trend of films about Korean diasporic experience sees Ko A-sung play a free spirit". South China Morning Post. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
  13. ^ [청룡영화상] 1312만 '서울의 봄'부터→ 컴백 '베테랑2'까지..스크린 빛낸 韓영화 청룡으로 집결 [[Blue Dragon Film Awards] From 13.12 million 'Spring in Seoul' → Comeback 'Veteran 2' Korean films that lit up the screen gather at Blue Dragon]. Sports Chosun (in Korean). October 30, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024 – via Naver.
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