Because I Hate Korea
한국이 싫어서
“A new start in life pursuing true happiness”
Synopsis
Kye-na, an average woman in her late twenties, holds a steady job and a committed boyfriend, Ji-myoung. Yet instead of feeling content, she constantly faces uncertainty, confusion and anxiety. While struggling with personal relationships and life's woes, Kye-na finally embarks for New Zealand despite everyone’s dissuasion on leaving her home behind.
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Ko Asung
Joo Kye-na
Kim Woo-kyum
Song Ji-myoung
Joo Jong-hyuk
Park Jae-in
Park Seung-hyun
Park Kyung-yoon
Lee Sang-hee
Kye-na's Father
Oh Min-ae
Kye-na's Mother
Meaningful Stone
Joo Mi-na
Kim Ji-young
Kim Tae-eun
Park Seong-il
Cha Sang-woo
Lee Hyun-song
Hong-won
Bang Jae-min
Hyung-seo
Morgan Oey
Ricky
Trae Te Wiki
Elly
Jung Yi-rang
Chae Bok-hee
An Min-young
Ji-myoung's Mother
Kim Ye-byeol
Ji-myoung's Sister
Kim Woo-taek
Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
Korean Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jang Kun-jae
- Screenplay & Story
- Chang Kang-myoung, Baek Seung-bin, Jeong Cheol, Kim Jung-eun, Jang Kun-jae
- Original Score
- Kwun Hyun-jeong
- Original Title
- 한국이 싫어서
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Mocushura Film Production, Cinematic Moment, Sidus, Indiestory
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jang Kun-jae
Chang Kang-myoung, Baek Seung-bin, Jeong Cheol, Kim Jung-eun, Jang Kun-jae
Kwun Hyun-jeong
Na Hui-seok
Lee Yeon-jeong
Youn Hee-young, Kim Woo-ri, Nam Ki-ho
Department Leadership Roster
Na Hui-seok
Director of Photography
Youn Hee-young
Producer
Lee Yeon-jeong
Editor
Kim Sun-ha
Production Design
Jang Kun-jae
Director
Liu Jing-dan
Costume Design
Kwun Hyun-jeong
Original Music Composer
Jang Kun-jae
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Because I Hate Korea
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What is Because I Hate Korea about?
Kye-na, an average woman in her late twenties, holds a steady job and a committed boyfriend, Ji-myoung. Yet instead of feeling content, she constantly faces uncertainty, confusion and anxiety. While struggling with personal relationships and life's woes, Kye-na finally embarks for New Zealand despite everyone’s dissuasion on leaving her home behind.
Who directed Because I Hate Korea?
Because I Hate Korea was directed by Jang Kun-jae.
Who stars in Because I Hate Korea?
The principal cast of Because I Hate Korea includes Ko Asung, Kim Woo-kyum, Joo Jong-hyuk, Park Seung-hyun, Lee Sang-hee.
When was Because I Hate Korea released and how long is it?
Because I Hate Korea was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Because I Hate Korea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Because I Hate Korea was composed by Kwun Hyun-jeong.
Is Because I Hate Korea based on a book or true story?
Because I Hate Korea is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Chang Kang-myoung".