Project Y (film)
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| Hangul | 프로젝트 Y |
| RR | Peurojekteu Y |
| MR | P'ŭrojekt'ŭ Y |
| Directed by | Lee Hwan |
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| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Yoo Young-gi |
| Edited by | Han Mee-yeon |
| Music by | GRAY |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Plus M Entertainment |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Project Y (Korean: 프로젝트 Y) is an upcoming South Korean neo-noir crime drama film written and directed by Lee Hwan. Starring Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo the film depicts the desire of two friends of the same age to steal 8 billion gold bars in the background of Gangnam, Seoul.[1]
The film will have its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2025.[2] It has also been invited to the 'Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere' section of the 30th Busan International Film Festival, where it will be screened in September 2025.[3]
Premise
A crime drama about Mi-sun and Do-kyung, who have nothing but each other, as they steal hidden black money and gold bars in a desperate attempt to escape their rock-bottom reality.
Cast
- Han So-hee as Mi-sun
- Jeon Jong-seo as Do-kyung
- Kim Shin-rok as Ga-yeong
- Jung Young-joo as Hwang So-rang
- Lee Jae-kyoon as Seok-gu
- Kim Sung-cheol as Sa-jang
- Park Bo-in as Hardcore young lady
Production
In August 2024, Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo confirmed their appearance in the film through Instagram post.[4] In January 2025, it was confirmed by their respective agencies that Kim Shin-rok, and Kim Sung-cheol has joined the cast.[5]
Release
Project Y is slated to have its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2025.[6][7] It will also be screened in the 'Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere' section at the 30th Busan International Film Festival in September 2025.[8]
The film is expected to be released in both South Korea and Japan simultaneously as per announcement made by the distributors Plus M Entertainment.[9]
References
- ^ Kim Na-yeon (August 8, 2025). "한소희X전종서 '프로젝트 Y', 거침없는 청춘 "인생 세게 가야지"" [Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo's "Project Y": Unstoppable Youth: "Life's a Go-To"]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 21, 2025). "TIFF Galas & Presentations: World Premieres 'Good Fortune', 'Nuremberg', Sydney Sweeney Pic 'Christy', Angelina Jolie 'Couture'; North American Debuts Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein', Dwayne Johnson 'Smashing Machine'". Deadline. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
- ^ Jeong Hee-yeon (August 18, 2025). "한소희X전종서 부산 갈까…'프로젝트 Y' 부국제 초청" [Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo to go to Busan... 'Project Y' invited to Busan International Film Festival]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ Yoon Hyo-jeong (August 22, 2024). "퇴폐미 입은 전종서·한소희, 카메라 잡아먹을 듯…눈빛 강렬" [Jeon Jong-seo and Han So-hee, dressed in decadence, seem to be eating up the camera… Intense gaze]. News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Ha Ji-won (January 6, 2025). "대세 다 모였다‥김신록 김성철, 한소희 전종서 '프로젝트 Y' 합류 [공식입장]" [All the trends gathered together‥Kim Shin-rok, Kim Sung-chul, Han So-hee, and Jeon Jong-seo join 'Project Y' [Official Position]]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ "Project Y". TIFF. Retrieved August 12, 2025.
- ^ Kim Na-yeon (July 22, 2025). "한소희X전종서 '프로젝트 Y', 토론토영화제 초청.."강한 흡인력"[공식]" [Han So-hee X Jeon Jong-seo 'Project Y', Invited to Toronto Film Festival... "Strong Attraction" [Official]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
- ^ Kim Hye-kyung (August 18, 2025). "제30회 BIFF, '한국영화의 오늘' 선정작 5편 영화제서 최초 공개" [The 30th BIFF will premiere five films selected for its "Korean Cinema Today" program]. CBS No Cut News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
- ^ Kim Ye-rang (May 15, 2025). "한소희·전종서 '프로젝트Y' 한일 동시개봉" [Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo's 'Project Y' to be released simultaneously in Korea and Japan]. Korea Economic Daily (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved July 27, 2025.