In 2025, the film "Baeksu APT. ," "Citizen Deokhee," and "Samjin Group English TOEIC Class," which will continue the APT. craze in theaters, along with various works that capture the solidarity of those who do not tolerate injustice, are garnering public love and attention.
The mystery-comedy drama "Baeksu APT." (directed by Lee Ruda, produced by Big Punch Pictures, Nova Film, and Eo Content Group), which depicts the story of a laid-off individual named Mirror investigating the source of the inter-floor noise that echoes through the APT. every morning at 4 a.m. in order to implement justice, along with the story of office colleagues teaming up to catch voice phishing criminals in "Citizen Deokhee," and the narrative of entry-level female employees uniting to uncover corporate corruption in "Samjin Group English TOEIC Class." These works, portraying the solidarity of ordinary people who do not tolerate injustice, have received consistent love from the audience.
First, the film "Baeksu APT." portrays the indomitable, chatterbox laid-off worker, Mirror (played by Kyung Soo-jin), who teams up with the colorful residents of the APT. to uncover the mystery of the inter-floor noise. The combination of prominent actors from Kyung Soo-jin, Ko Gyu-pil, Lee Ji-hoon, Kim Joo-ryeong, to Choi Yoo-jung creates fresh chemistry that enhances immersion. Furthermore, the relatable theme of inter-floor noise evokes real-life sympathies, while the benevolent influence of the 'chatterbox' shown in a harsh society will resonate with the values of community we have lost and leave a warm aftertaste.
The film "Citizen Deokhee" is an exciting chase drama that unfolds when Deokhee, an ordinary citizen who has fallen victim to voice phishing, receives a rescue request from the organization member, Jae-min, who deceived her. The story, where the fraud victim forms a special alliance with the phishing caller and directly pursues the voice phishing criminals, captivates the audience with the thrill of transnational tracking between Korea and China. The film "Samjin Group English TOEIC Class" narrates the story of three friends who work in a company where they are eight years into their careers since joining in 1995, skilled in their tasks yet consistently bottom-tier, as they unite to uncover the corporate corruption perpetrated by their company. The engaging depiction of ordinary female employees joining forces to confront the company has garnered a great response.
Amidst the continued love from many audiences for films that embody friendship, solidarity, and courage that knows no surrender, strong positive reviews from actual viewers for "Baeksu APT." are ongoing, attesting to this. "A message of concern for others and striving for a better society! A perfect movie to watch these days when a cool drink is needed" (Naver, thl1****), "A heartwarming movie with a story that seems like it could happen around us" (Naver, naci****), "An essential story for our time! A film that leaves you feeling good when you leave the theater" (CGV, re****), "Such a precious film in this harsh world" (CGV, im****), "A movie that makes you feel how small acts of kindness can bring happiness to so many people in our busy daily lives" (CGV, lo****), "It was a warm and cozy film! Really a spring-like movie that was great to watch with my mom!" (CGV, Gon****) praising the film for its delightful humor and warm emotional impact. Additionally, "I was drawn in by the timely theme, and the vibrant direction of the new director was evident throughout. A film with resonance and emotion!" (Naver, mino****), "It has a refreshing angle that scratches the itches while also evoking tears in serious scenes, with the director's remarkable execution" (Naver, juli****), "I heard this is the director's debut, but the structure is flawless, leaving me astonished" (CGV, ju****) received praise for its fresh directing based on a solid storyline. Moreover, "Kyung Soo-jin's performance is impeccable! Why are all the other actors so good?" (CGV, Nan**), "All the actors performed so well that it was immersive" (CGV, Jo**), "It's a movie filled with our joys and sorrows... but how come the actors portray it all so well?" (CGV, Woong**), "They all acted so well that it feels like they actually live in an APT." (CGV, Ky****), "There wasn't a single weak performance, and they all excelled" (CGV, Jjeong**) generated a heated response for the vibrant and unique characters brought to life by the actors.
"Baeksu APT. ," a film that blends the relatable theme of inter-floor noise with a variety of genres and showcases the delightful chemistry of Kyung Soo-jin, Ko Gyu-pil, Lee Ji-hoon, Kim Joo-ryeong, and Choi Yoo-jung, is currently being screened with great acclaim across the nation.
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