Firefighters (Korean: 소방관) is a 2024 South Korean drama film written and directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, starring Joo Won, Kwak Do-won, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Yoo-young, Kim Min-jae, Oh Dae-hwan, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Jang Young-nam. It is based on the Hongje-dong arson incident. The film was released theatrically on December 4, 2024.[2]
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Hangul | 소방관 |
| Hanja | 消防官 |
| Revised Romanization | Sobang-gwan |
| Directed by | Kwak Kyung-taek |
| Written by | Kwak Kyung-taek |
| Produced by | Jeong Seung-pil Han Seung-il Go Seok-ho Lee Seong-chan Nam Ji-woong |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Lee Yong-gap |
| Edited by | Jeong Ji-eun |
| Music by | Mok Yeong-jin |
Production companies | Escroad Pictures Ascendio Osine Films |
| Distributed by | By4m Studio |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$21.7 million[1] |
Plot
editTo save lives and survive, a team of firefighters faces each day as if it were their last mission. Despite the harsh conditions, they unite with a single goal to extinguish fires and rescue everyone. One day, an urgent 119 emergency call reports a fire in Hongje-dong, and the team senses the gravity of the crisis as they prepare to respond.
Cast
edit- Joo Won as Choi Cheol-woong[3]
- Kwak Do-won as Jeong Jin-seop[4]
- Yoo Jae-myung as Kang In-ki[3]
- Lee Yoo-young as Seo-hee[3]
- Kim Min-jae as Shin Yong-tae[3]
- Oh Dae-hwan as Ahn Hyo-jong[3]
- Lee Joon-hyuk as Song Ki-cheol[3]
- Jang Young-nam as Do-sun[3]
- Seo Min-ju as Ahn Hyo-min
- Kim Yool-ho as Team member 1
- Heo Jin as Sun-ja
- Hong Sang-pyo as Seo Kyung-ho
- Yoo Seong-ju as Team Leader
- Lee Yong-yi as Shin Yong-tae's mother
Production
editFilming
editPrincipal photography started in May 2020 and concluded in September 2020. The film's release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Kwak Do-won's drunk driving controversy.[5]
Release
editThe film has initiated a charitable campaign where ₩119 will be donated for each paid ticket. This donation supports the construction of the National Fire Hospital, scheduled to open in 2025. Additionally, surpassing the break-even point will lead to further in-kind contributions from the production company.[6][7]
Reception
editBox office
editAs of December 8, 2024[update], Firefighters has grossed $4,872,346 with a running total of 744,196 tickets sold.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Da-som (October 23, 2024). "'음주 운전' 곽도원 품은 '소방관' 12월 4일 개봉 확정... 활짝 웃고 있는 예고편 공개" ['Firefighters' with Kwak Do-won, who was in the midst of 'drunk driving', confirmed to be released on December 4... A trailer with a big smile has been released] (in Korean). Insight. Retrieved December 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Kang, Bo-ra. "주원·유재명·이유영→이준혁, '소방관' 7인 캐릭터 포스터" [Joo Won, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Yoo Young → Lee Jun Hyuk, 'Firefighter' 7 Character Posters]. MSN (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Jo, Ji-young (December 8, 2024). "[공식] '음주운전' 곽도원 '소방관' 4일만 50만..119원 기부 챌린지 돌파 목전" [[Official] 'Drunk Driving' Kwak Do-won 'Firefighter' 500,000 in 4 days.. 119 won donation challenge breakthrough]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Jang, Ju-yeon (December 9, 2024). "곽경택 감독 "'소방관', 여전히 날 힘들게 해" [IS인터뷰]" [Director Kwak Kyung-taek: "'Firefighter' Still Makes Me Hard" [IS Interview]]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Chae-yeon (December 4, 2024). "'소방관' 관객 1명당 119원 기부..국립소방병원 건립 후원 [공식]" ['Firefighter' donates 119 won per viewer.. Sponsoring the construction of the National Fire Hospital [Official]]. The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Choi, Young-joo (December 7, 2024). "119원 기부 챌린지 '소방관'에 관객들 화답…박스오피스 1위" [Audience responds to 119-won donation challenge 'Firefighter'… No. 1 at the box office]. Nate (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2024.
External links
edit- Firefighters at IMDb