Ginseng Boy
된장이
Synopsis
Jenny is a gold digger who buys luxury goods with conned money. She runs away to a village in Mt. Jirisan and learns of a thousand-year-old wild ginseng wine that is rumored to be a cure-all. Jenny thinks stealing it from the ailing grandfather and grandson will be a piece of cake. However, from the moment she encounters Doen-jang, the boy who swings a hoe and does strange dances, things spiral out of control.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
KAFA Graduation Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jo Han-byeol
- Screenplay & Story
- Jo Han-byeol
- Original Score
- Jeong Jung-yeop
- Original Title
- 된장이
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Korean Academy of Film Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jo Han-byeol
Jo Han-byeol
Jeong Jung-yeop
Kim Seon-hyeong
Joh Keun-shik, Lee Kang-kyu
Department Leadership Roster
Jo Han-byeol
Director
Jo Han-byeol
Writer
Joh Keun-shik
Producer
Lee Ah-young
Production Design
Kim Seon-hyeong
Director of Photography
Lee Kang-kyu
Producer
Jeong Jung-yeop
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ginseng Boy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ginseng Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ginseng Boy about?
Jenny is a gold digger who buys luxury goods with conned money. She runs away to a village in Mt. Jirisan and learns of a thousand-year-old wild ginseng wine that is rumored to be a cure-all. Jenny thinks stealing it from the ailing grandfather and grandson will be a piece of cake. However, from the moment she encounters Doen-jang, the boy who swings a hoe and does strange dances, things spiral out of control.
Who directed Ginseng Boy?
Ginseng Boy was directed by Jo Han-byeol.
Who stars in Ginseng Boy?
The principal cast of Ginseng Boy includes Kang Ji-young, Lee Joo-won, Lee Moon-sik, Yoo Soon-woong, Im Yoon-bi.
When was Ginseng Boy released and how long is it?
Ginseng Boy was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Ginseng Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ginseng Boy was composed by Jeong Jung-yeop.