This Spring, the Spell of Happiness 'Kim~chi!' Releases on March 25... Lee Joo-yeon & Han In-soo's Healing Chemistry

This spring, the film 〈Kim~chi!〉 has confirmed its release on March 25, casting a warm spell of happiness on our halted daily lives, and has unveiled its main poster and press stills. With a lyrical narrative centered around family and photography, it is already touching the hearts of prospective viewers.

Connections Encountered Through the Viewfinder… The Story of Those Rising Above Their Wounds

The film 〈Kim~chi!〉 tells the story of ‘Min-kyung’ (played by Lee Joo-yeon), who, lost in the purpose of life, begins to capture on camera ‘Deok-gu’ (played by Han In-soo), a dementia-stricken elderly man who waves at his deceased granddaughter every morning. It is a healing drama.

Director Park Cheol-hyun, who holds the megaphone, has meticulously portrayed the healing process of characters experiencing the pain of loss, filling each other's empty moments based on his solid screenwriting skills accumulated through numerous works. This artistic merit has been recognized, winning the Jury Award for Feature Independent Film and the Blue Ribbon Acting Award at the 5th Chungmuro Independent Film Festival, generating high expectations even before its release.

Lee Joo-yeon's New Face X Han In-soo's Weighty Experience After 50 Years of Acting

In this work, actress Lee Joo-yeon, a former After School member, plays ‘Min-kyung’, who learns to see the world anew through photography, showcasing her matured emotional acting. In addition, veteran actor Han In-soo portrays the grandfather ‘Deok-gu’, who is losing his memory, grounding the film with a profound presence that reflects his 50 years of acting experience.

“Photography is like a pictorial diary”… Main Poster Capturing the Spring Sunshine Released

The main poster released alongside captures ‘Min-kyung’s gaze within the viewfinder frame, maximizing the lyrical atmosphere. The copy, “Photography is like a pictorial diary. You who entered the cloudy viewfinder,” hints at what kind of salvation their accidental meeting might bring to each other. The fluttering cherry blossom petals and Deok-gu’s gentle smile are expected to bring a pleasant smile to the audience, just like the film's title.

The film 〈Kim~chi!〉, depicting the warm companionship of an elderly man standing at the edge of memory and a woman recovering from her wounds while recording him, will be available in theaters nationwide on March 25.