Because I Hate Korea Movie Details:
| Hangul | 한국이 싫어서 |
| Revised Romanization | Hanguki sileoseo |
| Also known as | Han-guk-i silh-eo-seo |
| Based on | 한국이 싫어서 by Chang Kang-myoung |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Genre | Comedy, Romance |
| Release date | October 4, 2023 (BIFF) August 28, 2024 (South Korea) |
| Running time | 1hr 46min |
| Starring | Go Ah-sung Joo Jong-hyuk Kim Woo-gyeom |
| Directed by | Jang Kun-jae |
| Screenplay by | Jang Kun-jae |
| Produced by | Youn Hee-young |
| Cinematography by | Na Hui-seok |
| Edited by | Lee Yeon-jeong |
| Music by | Kwun Hyun-jeong |
| Production Company | Mocushura Cinematic Moment Indiestory Sidus |
| Distributor | NK Contents D-Station |
Because I Hate Korea Movie Cast & Characters:
- Go Ah-sung as Gye-na
- Joo Jong-hyuk as Jae-in
- Kim Woo-gyeom as Ji-myeong
- Oh Min-ae as Min-ae
- Bang Jae-min
- Kim Ji-young as Kim Tae-eun, the director of the study abroad center
- Morgan Oey
Storyline:
“Because I Hate Korea” is the story of Gye Na, a woman in her late 20s, who leaves her job, family, and boyfriend to move to New Zealand in search of happiness.
About Because I Hate Korea Movie:
Because I Hate Korea (Korean: 한국이 싫어서) is a South Korean drama film directed by Jang Kun-jae and produced by Youn Hee-young.
The film is based on a novel of the same name by Chang Kang-myoung. It stars Go Ah-sung, Joo Jong-hyuk and Kim Woo-gyeom.
Principal photography started on July 29, 2022. Filming continued in New Zealand in January 2023 after delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Showbox acquired the international sales rights for the film in January 2023.
Because I Hate Korea premiered as the opening film at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on October 4, 2023. It was released theatrically in South Korea on August 28, 2024.
