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A fallen rockstar doing radio in a dump? The Korean midlife crisis we all deserve.
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Radio Star (2006)

grumpy redemption arcsmall-town charmbromance before it was cool

Overview

ComedyDrama

Once a famous singer, Choi Gon is reduced to doing gigs in cafes after being involved in a scandal. When Choi Gon gets arrested after an argument, Park Minsu, his manager, seeks help from a director of a radio station, who agrees, with a condition.

Flag of KRKRKorean
Content warning
fame and obsolescencefound familysecond chancesartistic integrity vs survival

Standout Aspects

Acting

Park Joong-hoon's glorious disaster of a has-been.

Direction

Lee Joon-ik makes small stories feel epic.

Writing

Dialogue that stings then hugs you.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you're questioning your life choices.·Date Night: If they laugh at Choi Gon's tantrums, keeper material.·Rewatch: Hits different once you've had your own 'cafe gig' moment.
Heads up:Language: Choi Gon has a filthy mouth when provoked.
Lee Joon-ik

Director

Lee Joon-ik

ReleasedSep 27, 2006
Runtime1h 55m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Cinema Service
Cineworld

Top Cast

Park Joong-hoon

Park Joong-hoon

Choi-gon

Ahn Sung-ki

Ahn Sung-ki

Park Min-soo

Choi Jung-yoon

Choi Jung-yoon

Kang Suk-young

Ahn Mi-na

Ahn Mi-na

Ms. Kim

Jeong Seok-yong

Jeong Seok-yong

Sound Engineer Park

Cho Ryun

Cho Ryun

Park Soon-young

Yun Ju-sang

Yun Ju-sang

Director Kim

Shin Jung-keun

Shin Jung-keun

Misari President Nam

Yoo Chae-mok

Yoo Chae-mok

Middle-aged Woman in Misari

Lee Young-suk

Lee Young-suk

Noorung's Grandfather

Lee Joon-ik

Lee Joon-ik

Chef

Kim Kwang-shik

Kim Kwang-shik

Mr. Jang

Oh Seo-won

Oh Seo-won

Nurse

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

The radio station set was built in an actual abandoned building in Miryang, and locals became extras.

Cultural

This was Ahn Sung-ki's 100th film—a legend playing a guy who never stopped believing in legends.

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