The Match Movie (2023):
The Match (Korean: 승부; RR: Seungbu) is an upcoming South Korean biographical sports drama film directed by Kim Hyung-joo. The film stars Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in, Moon Jung-hee, Kim Kang-hoon and Ko Chang-seok.
It is based on two legendary players of Go players Cho Hun-hyun and Lee Chang-ho. Principal photography began on December 17, 2020. Filming took place in Yeongnam, Gyeongsang Province, and Gangwon-do, and wrapped up in July 2021.
The Match is set to be released in South Korea in 2023 on Netflix.
The Match Movie Information:
| Movie Name | The Match |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 승부 |
| Revised Romanization | Seungbu |
| Genre | Biographical Sports |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Release Date | 2023 |
| Running Time | 1hr 55min |
| Starring | Lee Byung-hun Yoo Ah-in Moon Jung-hee Kim Kang-hoon Ko Chang-seok |
| Directed by | Kim Hyung-joo |
| Written by | Kim Hyung-joo Yoon Jong-bin |
| Produced by | Kim Tae-won |
| Cinematography by | TBA |
| Edited by | TBA |
| Music by | TBA |
| Production Companies | MoonLight Film Company BH Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Acemaker Movieworks Netflix |
| Budget | TBA |
| Box Office Collection | TBA |
The Match Movie Trailer:
The Match Movie Storyline
Set in the 1980s-1990s and based on two real-life notable Go players, the film tells the story of Cho Hun-hyun, a Go champion who discovers a gifted but untrained young boy Lee Chang-ho in an amateur contest. He takes him under his wing to turn into a professional player. Conflicts arise when the protégé later turns against his teachings.
The Match Movie Cast and Characters:
- Lee Byung-hun as Cho Hun-hyun
- Yoo Ah-in as Lee Chang-ho
- Moon Jung-hee as Jung Mi-hwa, Cho Hun-yun’s wife
- Kim Kang-hoon as young Lee Chang-ho
- Ko Chang-seok as Lee Chang-ho’s father
- Jung Suk-yong
- Hyun Bong-sik
