Earbug
귀벌레
Synopsis
Twenty-six-year-old aspiring novelist Jeong-yeon dreams of writing about true love, despite having never experienced it herself. One night, a stranger gives her a mysterious object that triggers surreal visions and unlocks her creativity. Suddenly, her unfinished novel begins to write itself. When she discovers that her roommate Na-jeong possesses the object, however, inspiration turns into obsession. Jeong-yeon steals it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
KAFA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kim Hyo-mi
- Screenplay & Story
- Kim Hyo-mi
- Original Score
- Kim Dong-wook
- Original Title
- 귀벌레
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Korean Academy of Film Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kim Hyo-mi
Kim Hyo-mi
Kim Dong-wook
Kim Hyo-mi
Kim Hyo-mi
Yeon Chan-heum, Kim Hyo-mi
Department Leadership Roster
Kim Hyo-mi
Director
Kim Hyo-mi
Writer
Yeon Chan-heum
Producer
Kim Hyo-mi
Producer
Kim Hyo-mi
Director of Photography
Kim Hyo-mi
Editor
Kim Dong-wook
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Earbug.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Earbug
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Earbug about?
Twenty-six-year-old aspiring novelist Jeong-yeon dreams of writing about true love, despite having never experienced it herself. One night, a stranger gives her a mysterious object that triggers surreal visions and unlocks her creativity. Suddenly, her unfinished novel begins to write itself. When she discovers that her roommate Na-jeong possesses the object, however, inspiration turns into obsession. Jeong-yeon steals it.
Who directed Earbug?
Earbug was directed by Kim Hyo-mi.
Who stars in Earbug?
The principal cast of Earbug includes Jeong Ji-in, Beom Do-ha, Kim Dha-sol, Lee Kyung-do.
When was Earbug released and how long is it?
Earbug was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Earbug?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Earbug was composed by Kim Dong-wook.