Rough Play
DirectorShin Yeon-shick
ProducerKim Ki-duk
Shin Yeon-shick
WriterKim Ki-duk
StarringLee Joon
MusicGu Bon-woong
CinematographyChoi Yong-jin
EditingKim Jung-hoon
DistributorNext Entertainment World
ReleasedOctober 4, 2013 (Busan International Film Festival); October 24, 2013 (South Korea)
Runtime113 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
GrossUS$592,021[1]
Rough Play
Hangul^배우는 배우다
Hanja俳優는 俳優다

Rough Play (Korean: 배우는 배우다; lit. 'An Actor Is an Actor') is a 2013 South Korean film about an actor (played by Lee Joon) who becomes a superstar overnight then hits rock bottom. It is written and executive produced by Kim Ki-duk, and directed by Shin Yeon-shick.[2][3][4][5][6] It screened at the 18th Busan International Film Festival, and was released in theaters on October 24, 2013.[7]

Plot

Oh Young (Lee Joon) is an intense young actor, full of vigor for his chosen field. He currently performs regularly for a small theater company as well as playing minor roles in movies. A manager named Kim Jang-Ho (Seo Bum-Suk) then spots Oh Young on the filming set of a movie. He sees potential in Oh Young and offers to make him a top actor. After signing his contract, Oh Young's role in the movie is rewritten into a major supporting character. Once the movie is released, Oh Young receives praise for his performance and also becomes a burgeoning celebrity. As his popularity rises, Oh Young's life quickly spirals out of control.

Cast

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
20141st Wildflower Film AwardsBest ActorLee Joon[13]
Best New Actor/Actress[14]
50th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New Actor
23rd Buil Film AwardsBest New Actor
FantasportoBest FilmRough Play
Orient Express Section Grand Prize

References

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  2. ^ Tae, Sang-joon (26 September 2013). "SHIN Yeon-shick, Director of ROUGH PLAY". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2014-09-01.
  3. ^ Lee, Hye-ji (22 January 2013). "Lee Joon's New Movie Cranks Up". TenAsia. Archived from the original on 2013-09-22. Retrieved 2013-01-22.
  4. ^ Noh, Jean (23 January 2013). "Kim Ki-duk produces action thriller Rough Play". Screen International. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
  5. ^ Conran, Pierce (24 January 2013). "KIM Ki-duk Produced ROUGH PLAY Heading for Theaters". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2013-01-25.
  6. ^ "Director of Rough Play says "Lee Joon is a Godsend!"". KBS Global. 24 September 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-13.
  7. ^ Lee, Hye-ji (10 September 2013). "MBLAQ Lee Joon's New Film Invited to Busan Int'l Film Fest". TenAsia. Archived from the original on 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2013-09-13.
  8. ^ Ho, Stewart (2 November 2012). "MBLAQ's Lee Joon in Discussion to Join Director Kim Ki Duk's Next Feature". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
  9. ^ Sunwoo, Carla (5 November 2012). "Idol singer snapped up by Kim Ki-duk". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 24 March 2013. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
  10. ^ Choi, Shin-ae (17 October 2013). "Lee Joon Wants Stars in Need of a Reality Check to Watch His Movie". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 2013-10-21. Retrieved 2013-10-22.
  11. ^ "MBLAQ's Lee Joon Sheds Boy Band Image for Tough Guy Role". The Chosun Ilbo. 2 November 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  12. ^ Jeon, Su-mi (23 November 2012). "Kim Hyung Jun Cast for Kim Ki Duk Film Actors are Actors". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
  13. ^ "Wildflower Film Awards". Koreanfilm.org. 10 February 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-04.
  14. ^ Kim, Hee-eun (4 April 2014). "Lee Joon wins first film award". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2014-04-04.