Shark: The Beginning
샤크: 더 비기닝
“A boy who never knew how to fight back.”
Synopsis
A bullied teenager who is locked up at a juvenile detention center due to an unexpected accident, meets a mixed martial arts champion to break through his own limits.
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Shark: The Beginning (2021) 샤크 : 더 비기닝 - Movie Trailer - Far East Films
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 9, 2026
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnny Chae
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Chae, Un, Kim Woo-sub
- Original Score
- Jo Ran
- Original Title
- 샤크: 더 비기닝
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Studio Toyou, Toyou's Dream, JTBC Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnny Chae
Johnny Chae, Un, Kim Woo-sub
Jo Ran
Jin Hyun-woo
Steve M. Choe
Lee Jae-ha, Kim Kwan-hun, Jay J Yang
Department Leadership Roster
Ham Hyun-joo
Costume Design
Lee Min-a
Production Design
Kim Kwan-hun
Producer
Steve M. Choe
Editor
Jin Hyun-woo
Director of Photography
Johnny Chae
Writer
Johnny Chae
Director
Jo Ran
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shark: The Beginning
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What is Shark: The Beginning about?
A bullied teenager who is locked up at a juvenile detention center due to an unexpected accident, meets a mixed martial arts champion to break through his own limits.
Who directed Shark: The Beginning?
Shark: The Beginning was directed by Johnny Chae.
Who stars in Shark: The Beginning?
The principal cast of Shark: The Beginning includes Kim Min-seok, Wi Ha-jun, Jung Won-chang, Lee Jae-kyoon, Bae Myeong-jin.
When was Shark: The Beginning released and how long is it?
Shark: The Beginning was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Shark: The Beginning?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shark: The Beginning was composed by Jo Ran.
Is Shark: The Beginning based on a book or true story?
Shark: The Beginning is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Un", Comic Book: "Kim Woo-sub".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shark: The Beginning?
Shark: The Beginning holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).