Shin Hye Sung and Lee Jun Young's movie ”Brave Citizen” is about to be released! KADOKAWA and KADOKAWA K Plus, which distribute Hot Topic's Korean works one after another, are just hot

This is a highly popular web series that has been highly praised in Korea and is distributed by KADOKAWA and KADOKAWA K Plus, which not only produces Japanese films but also Korean works from Hot Topic.
The film "Brave Citizen," based on a manga, is scheduled to be released nationwide on Friday, January 17, 2025.
This is a fun, exciting and refreshing action comedy film based on the popular web manga "Brave Citizen" (streaming on LINE Manga), which received a rating of 9.8 points in Korea.
The manga has finally arrived in Japan! The original author, Kim Jong Hyun, is the illustrator of the hugely popular web manga "Kenka Dokugaku" (streaming on LINE Manga), which has been read 2 billion times worldwide, and has been creating hit manga one after another.
A female teacher, Seo Shimin, has turned a blind eye to all the misconduct that is rampant in the school in order to avoid trouble and gain permanent employment. However, even the teachers are not willing to help.
When the unstoppable evil Han Soo-gan appeared, she finally stood up, hiding her true identity with a cat mask. Shimin was a former boxing champion and a master of many martial arts!
The battle between the worst, craziest, and most terrible villain in the history of cinema and the non-regular teacher develops into a huge battle that involves the entire school!
Shin Hye Sung, a superstar who is indispensable in popular works such as "Welcome to the House of the Dead" (2023) and "My Love from Another World" (2023).
The role of the strongest fighter who actually wears a cat mask, Seo Shi-min, is played by Su-gan, the student who dominates the school, played by Yu-jin Ko, who has appeared in "DP - Deserter Tracker -" (2021) and "Mask Girl".
Lee JunYoung is a young and talented star who has been active in such films as "The Hundred-Man Butler" (2023) and "The Hundred-Man Butler: Wish Upon a Wishes" (2022). "Has there ever been such evil before?"
He plays an unprecedented villain. You will definitely be captivated by his over-the-top acting. The supporting cast includes Park Jong Woo, Park Hyuk Kwon, Cha Cheong Hwa and other talented actors.
The director is Park Jin-pyo, who also directed Hot Topic's TV series "My Devil Girlfriend is a Judge," which starred Park Sin Hye and achieved high viewership ratings last year.
Now that expectations for the movie "Brave Citizen" are rising, KADOKAWA and KADOKAWA K
The Korean films distributed by Plus are attracting attention for being extremely hot. In 2024, they will produce Hot Topic Korean films, and so far, they have produced love stories, comedies, and superheroes.
A wide range of works, including thrillers and action films, have become hot topics, and many Korean works have been released in Japan, and KADOKAWA and KADOKAWA K
Plus. Following the movie "Brave Citizen" this year, the movie "Devil's Game" which is rumored to be a shocking work will be released in March.
With the release of the film coming up soon, interest is also growing in films to be released in 2025. Here is a look at all the Korean films that have been distributed so far. 1. The film "Sympathy - First Love Where Time Crosses"
(Released in Japan on Friday, February 9, 2024 / Currently streaming on U-NEXT, Video Market, and FOD) The original is the monumental Korean love story movie "Remember".
A pure and miraculous love story about a male college student living in the year 2020 and a female college student attending the same university in the year 2022 who communicate with each other through a walkie-talkie, leading to a fateful encounter across time.
The hosts are Yeo Jin Goo, a young actor with nearly 20 years of experience since he was a child actor and a driving force in the Korean entertainment industry, and Lee Hyun-young, who has appeared in hit dramas such as "Hospital Playlist" and "Our School Now..."
Cho Yi Hyun, a rising star known for his role in the TV series. The cityscape of 1999 is recreated, and there are also wired earphones, pagers, photo booths, and public telephones, all of which are "emotional."
The appearance of a succession of retro items that make you think, "This is a place where I've been going for a while," created a nostalgic atmosphere that was well received, and it became a hot topic as it could be enjoyed by people of all ages, despite the cultural gap.
2. The movie "Rebound" (Released in Japan on Friday, April 26, 2024 / Streaming on U-NEXT, Video Market, and FOD)
In 2012, a former basketball player with no coaching experience became a coach for a high school basketball team that was on the verge of being disbanded.
A real-life story of a miraculous rise to power that depicts the true story of how a group of just six players under a new coach went on an unexpected winning streak in the national tournament, surprising and inspiring the whole of Korea.
Lee. Coach Kang Yang-hyun is played by Ahn Jae Hong, who gained fame for his geeky and somewhat dangerous character in the TV series "Masked Girl." For this role, he gained 10kg.
Other members of the team include Lee Sin Young, who attracted attention for playing the role of a handsome soldier in the TV series "Crash Landing on You"; and Lee Jin-ho, a member of the idol group "2AM" who is also a talented basketball player.
The film features a cast of highly successful actors, including Jung Jin Woo. The events of that time are reproduced exactly as they were, and the synchronicity is amazing.
120%. It's not just a sports movie, the coach's lines are piercing.
There were many touching comments about the human TV Series, such as "Saru". 3. Movie "Smuggling 1970" (Released in Japan on Friday, July 12, 2024 / Currently streaming exclusively on U-NEXT)
The film won four awards, including the Best Picture award, at the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2023, and was a huge hit that attracted more than 5 million viewers when it was released in Korea. The story is set in the mid-1970s, when a real-life secret
This is a maritime crime action film based on historical facts about a time when import crimes were rampant. The co-stars are top Korean actress Kim Hye Soo from the film "The Day the Nation Goes Bankrupt" and TV series "SKY
The director is Yeom Jeong A, who is also known for "Castle".
Director Ryoo Seung-wan has produced hits such as "Days of Nowhere." The fact that he teamed up with a star-studded cast and crew also made this a hot topic.
The attention to detail in the costumes, makeup, and inserted songs, as well as the retro atmosphere of the 1970s, has been highly praised by Japanese celebrities.
Many people became depressed. 4. The movie "Burning Tombs / Pamyo" (Released in Japan on Friday, October 18, 2024 / Pre-streaming exclusively on U-NEXT)
The No. 1 blockbuster in Korea in 2024. It was screened as a world premiere at the 74th Berlin International Film Festival and released in 133 countries around the world.
This is a super hot topic that has been highly praised at various international film festivals, including winning four awards at the 20th Baeksang Arts Awards, including Best Director and Best Actress.
Kim GoEun, who caused a social phenomenon with the TV series "Goblin: The Lonely and Great God". Yoo HaeJin, who made her presence known in the movie "Confidential".
Lee Do Hyun, who gained attention with "Glory: The Glorious Vengeance", is directed and written by the genius Jang Jaehyun, who has captivated audiences with "The Priest" and "Sabaha".
A suspenseful thriller that depicts a horrifying secret hidden in a tomb, with a star-studded cast and a director with a reputation for horror/thriller works.
Lee Do Hyun, who played Bong-gil, the disciple who becomes Rim's partner, became a hot topic on social media with his unique look with tattoos on his body and a Buddhist sutra drawn on his face.
5. The movie "Brave Citizen" (released nationwide from January 17, 2025 (Friday) at Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters) Based on the popular web comic "Brave Citizen," which received a rating of 9.8 points in Korea,
A fun, exciting and refreshing action comedy. The lead role is played by Korean superstar who is indispensable for popular works such as TV series "Queen Cheorin" and "Please Reincarnate".
Shin Hye Sung will be teaming up with Lee Jun Young, a talented young actor who has made a name for himself in TV series such as "DP - Deserter Tracker" and "Masked Girl."
The cast includes Park Jong Woo, Park Hyuk Kwon, Cha Cheong Hwa and other talented actors. The director is Park Sin Hye, who directed the popular TV series Hot Topic which achieved high ratings last year.
Park Jin Pyo, the director of "The Devil's Girlfriend is a Judge", is the director of this film. Shin Hye Sung, who has played a wide range of roles in love stories and thrillers, will be taking on her first action role in this film.
His first full-scale action scene was well-received in Korea. Han Soo-kang, who is known for his impressive villain roles, also made a strong impact in this film by playing an unprecedented villain.
The film is due to be released in Japan soon, and ever since the teaser was released, there have been growing voices of anticipation, with people eagerly awaiting the release, due to the suspenseful developments that follow between the two characters.
6. The movie "Devil's Game" (released nationwide on Friday, March 7, 2025)
From the production company of the Korean smash hit film "Wolf Hunt," a detective with a murderous face commits a brutal murder.
This is a thrilling body-changing action thriller that will reveal the terrible secrets hidden in the investigation of a crime. The lead role of the insane murderer will be played by Kim Jong Un, who also starred in the TV series "Nokdu: Falling in Love with a Flower," which became a hot topic for her cute cross-dressing.
Jang Dong-yoon, who is known as a chameleon actor for his roles in films such as "The Moonlit Night" and "Wolf Hunt," in which he played a silent criminal, is taking on a full-fledged villain role for the first time.
Oh Dae-Hwan is a talented actor who has worked in a variety of genres, from comedy to noir, including in the film "The Former Boyfriend is a Genius Swindler ~38th Division~" and the movie "The Dog Days".
The chemical reaction that occurs between the two characters is the highlight of this film. This controversial film was rated R18 in Korea, but it has now been decided that it will be released in Japan. What kind of developments will we see in this "Made in Korea" body-changing action thriller?
The year 2024 will also see the release of a wide range of Korean films, from love stories to action films and thrillers, attracting the attention of not only Korean film fans but also many other film fans.
KADOKAWA and KADOKAWA K Plus have entertained many people with their works. In 2025, they will be releasing the fun, exciting and refreshing action comedy film "Brave
Starting with "Citizen", the movie "Devil's Game" is a hot topic in Japan, and it is sure to be a shocking work after the information ban was lifted. The hot topic movie that is currently being released in Korea will be coming to Japan.
Rumors?! Please look forward to the films distributed by KADOKAWA and KADOKAWA K Plus after the movie "Devil's Game". Title: "Brave Citizen"
Release date: January 17, 2025 (Friday) Shinjuku Piccadilly and other nationwide releases Original work: Kim Jong Hyun's "Brave Citizen" Director: Park Jin Pyo
Starring: Shin Hye Sung, Lee JunYoung, Park Jong Woo, Park Hyuk-kwon, Cha Chung-hwa 2023 / South Korea / 112
minutes / Color / Cinemascope / 5.1ch / Original title: Brave Citizen / English title: Brave Citizen
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