[Photo &] Padagnus’ Moon Sang-hoon Personally Imports Cannes Film Works…‘Nirvana the Band’ Opens on the 20th, Press Screening Site

From a creator to a film import and distributor—Moon Sang-hoon’s daring move

The actor and creator ‘Moon Sang-hoon’, who is part of the comedy crew ‘Padagnus’, has thrown down a challenge in the new territory of film import and distribution. At the press screening of ‘Nirvana the Band’ held at CGV Yongsan iPark Mall on the 6th, he said, “It’s the feeling of taking a friend to a spot and watching them enjoy it,” revealing both tension and anticipation at the same time. This film, which he decided to import after personally watching it at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, is the result of his long-standing self-fulfillment and a dream made real. The moment he shifted from cooking up content for the audience as a creator to becoming a curator introducing the public to someone else’s carefully selected “favorite places,” chosen with standout insight.

A one-of-a-kind comedy shaped by synopsis-style titling and Tablo’s transcendent translation

Film ‘Nirvana the Band’ is a comedy about two friends, Matt and Jay, who struggle for club performances and then end up causing chaos after time-slipping to the past 17 years ago. The boldly long full title—practically a synopsis in itself—is a strategic choice designed to get audiences ready for the film’s core elements in advance, so the fun builds even more the moment they watch. In particular, singer ‘Tablo’, who studied English literature, took part in the subtitle translation, perfectly preserving the nuances behind the dialogue based on his distinctive cultural knowledge, maximizing the film’s overall completion. Green Nara Media handling co-distribution further strengthens trust in the project.

A creator’s eye meets an artist’s touch—announcing a fresh breeze for the theater scene

As ‘Moon Sang-hoon’ said, “Since it’s a story about friendship, I hope you enjoy it with a close friend,” ‘Nirvana the Band’ forges a deep sense of connection that goes beyond simple comedy. The synergy created by a creator with excellent instincts and an artist with genius translation skills is expected to bring new energy to a stagnant theater scene. Through the nationwide theater release on the 20th, it’s now waiting for the public’s sharp evaluations.