June is a fierce battle for Korean movies! 3 must-see Korean movies: ”Higan”, ”Love in the Big City”, and ”Escape”

The appeal of Korean films is their diversity and deep portrayal of human nature. They also have a very wide range of genres, from thrillers, love romances, social issues, comedies, horror, and historical dramas.
The film is imbued with a unique perspective and realism. Of particular note is the film's ability to sharply expose the madness and contradictions lurking in our everyday lives, as well as the darkness in society. Furthermore, the actors' acting skills are outstanding.
Worth mentioning: The delicate expression of emotions and overwhelming presence make the story feel deeper and more real. Here, we will introduce three must-see Korean films that will be released in June, a month of fierce competition.
First up is "Higan," which will be released on the 20th. Despite the ban on viewing by people under the age of 19, this is a huge hit that has achieved the feat of attracting over 1 million viewers.
Hong, Cho Yeo Jung from "Parasite: The Semi-Underground Family," and Park Jihyeon from "The Conglomerate x Detective" shine in this spectacular performance. The unpredictable story with a series of twists and turns will grab your heart.
The film is breathtaking in its raw yet elegant eroticism. Next up is "Love in the Big City," which will be released on the 13th. The story is about JaeHee, who lives a free and easy life without worrying about what others think, and her secret
The film depicts the friendship between two polar opposites, Heun-soo, who lives a lonely life with a secret, and Kim Go-Eun, who won the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actress for "Tomb Broken," and
Noh Sang Hyun, a rising star who gained attention in the global Hot Topic production "Pachinko," will be showcasing his overwhelming acting skills.
The last one is "Escape." A North Korean soldier guarding the military demarcation line escapes from South Korea to North Korea within a two-day time limit for the future.
Popular actor Lee Je Hoon plays the role of Gyu-nam, who tries to escape from North Korea, while up-and-coming actor Koo Kyo Hwan plays the role of Hyun-sang, a military major who tries to stop him.
Many Korean films will be released in June, so be sure to come and enjoy these three films, each in a different genre but with its own unique charm, in the theater.
"Higan" opens on Friday, June 20th. Sung-jin, a promising conductor, is shaken by the disappearance of his fiancée Suyeong, who is also an orchestra cellist.
While struggling with the loss, Sungjin meets Mijoo, a substitute cellist, for a performance. Although Sungjin thought there was no one who could replace Suyeong, he was immediately captivated by Mijoo's indescribable charm.
On a rainy night, Sungjin and Mijoo make an unforgivable mistake in their bedroom when Suyeong is not there. However, Suyeong, who had disappeared, is there right away to see the two of them seeking each other out of their desires.
- Director: Kim Dae-woo "Addicted to Love" Cast: Song Seung-ho "East of Eden" Cho Yeo Jung "Parasite: A Semi-Underground Family" Park JIHYO "The Conglomerate x Detective"
2024 / Korea / 115 min / 1:2 Univision / Color / 5.1ch / Subtitle translation: Asami Tamura / Original title: Hidden Feis / R18 © 2024
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Distributor: Shinka/Shogakukan synca.jp/higan Released nationwide from Friday, June 20th at Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters
"Love in the Big City" opens on Friday, June 13th. The free-spirited and energetic JaeHee and the calm and sensitive HeunSoo.
Two people who are complete opposites make a special pact after a certain incident and start living together.
JaeHee enjoys free-spirited romance and lives her own life, unconstrained by society's rules and values.
Meanwhile, Heun-soo hides the fact that he is gay from those around him and faces loneliness every day.
The two accept each other's differences and gradually become indispensable to each other. However, JaeHee faces a major turning point in her life, and HeunSoo also faces a relationship with his first lover whom he has opened up to.
As they struggle with their duties, their friendship is put to the test in unexpected ways... They come face to face with the loneliness that lies beneath the glamour of the city, the diversity of love, and true friendship.
A heartwarming story set in Seoul about people who struggle to live their lives as themselves, even when they get hurt at times!
2024 / Korean film / Korean / Original title: Love in the Big City
City) / 1 hour 58 minutes / Color / 1.85:1 / 5.1ch / Subtitle translation: Keiko Honda
Based on the novel "JaeHee" from "How to Love in the Big City" (Park Sang-yeon, translated by Oh Young-ah / Aki Shobo) Director: Lee Eon-hee
Starring: Kim GoEun, Noh Sang Hyun Provided by: KDDI Distributed by: Nikkatsu/KDDI ⓒ 2024 PLUS M
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North Korean troops guard the military demarcation line. Sergeant Gyu-nam, who is about to finish his military service, plans to escape to South Korea in search of freedom. He finally tries to carry out the plan, but is overtaken by a lower-ranking soldier, Dong-hyuk, and fails.
He is defeated. Hyeon-sang, a major in the security department and childhood friend of Gyu-nam, celebrates Gyu-nam as a hero for capturing the deserter and tries to transfer him from the front line to Pyongyang. The deadline for the escape is fast approaching.
Gyu-nam sneaks away from Hyeon-sang and once again attempts a desperate escape towards the Military Demarcation Line, but an unexpected obstacle stands in his way! Will Gyu-nam be able to survive?
Director: Lee Jung Pil "Samjin Company 1995" Starring: Lee Je Hoon "Revenge Agent: Model Taxi"
Koo Kyo Hwan "DP - Deserter Tracker" Hong XaBin "This Six
Song Kang's "Navirella~But still the butterfly dances~" Inserted song "Yanghwa Bridge": Zion.T
2024 / Korea / Korean / Color / 94 min. / Cinemascope / 5.1ch / Original title: Escape / Subtitles
Maku translation: Yoko Hakuzawa / Provided by: Twin, Hulu / Distribution: Twin (C)2024 PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT and THE LAMP LTD. ALL
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June 20th (Friday) Shinjuku Piccadilly and other theaters nationwide