Legendary Korean film ”Shiri” to be shown again, director Kang Je-gyu: ”I'm curious to see the reaction of the generation watching it for the first time”

Korea's first blockbuster film "Shiri," directed by Kang Je-gyu and starring Han Suk Kyu, Choi Min Sik, Song Kang-ho, and Kim Yun-jin, has been remastered in 4K.
"Shiri" is a story about a special agent of the South Korean secret intelligence agency, Yoo Jeong-won (played by Han Suk Kyu) and his partner Lee Jang-gil (played by Song Kang Ho), who are fighting against the North Korean government.
The film depicts the thrilling espionage war that unfolds between Park Moo-young (played by Choi Min Sik), commander of the 8th Special Corps of the North Korean government, and North Korean agents and internal spies.
The film "Shiri," which is being remastered in 4K, is drawing attention for its significance in Korean film history.
The film attracted a record 6 million viewers, opening the door to blockbuster filmmaking in Korea and ushering in the "era of 10 million viewers" of the 2000s.
The film's groundbreaking production environment, including a large number of actors, gave the audience unprecedented impressions and lingering impressions, drawing enthusiastic responses from the viewers.
It was praised for changing the trend of cinemas that had been dominated by Wood's works and proving the possibility of blockbuster films made in Korea being successful.
It is still a hot topic today as a "legendary work that has been loved by many people." It won four awards, including the Grand Prize in the film category, at the 35th Baeksang Arts Awards, and received various awards, including the Director's Award and the Korean Film with the Most Audiences Award at the 20th Blue Dragon Film Awards.
Now that the film has proven its strength by sweeping the box office, it will be able to prove its status once again with the release of the 4K remaster.
I couldn't be happier. I can still vividly remember the joy and excitement I felt when the film was released. The audience responded in a way that opened up new possibilities and a new future for Korean film. What kind of generation will be watching "Shiri" for the first time?
"Shiri" was the biggest hit movie in Korea in the 1990s and touched many audiences, and is receiving new favorable reviews.
The 4K remastered version of "Shiri" will be released in theaters in Korea on March 19th, and will perfectly capture the hearts of audiences of all ages.