Collapse (2025 Film)

Collapse (Korean: 폭락; RR: Pokrak) is a South Korean drama film released on January 15, 2025. The film was written and directed by Hyun Hae-Ri and produced by Han Sang-Rok. It explores themes of financial manipulation and the exploitation of government subsidy programs.

Promotional poster for the film Collapse.

Plot

The story follows Do-Hyun, an ambitious young man who discovers loopholes within a government grant program designed to support young entrepreneurs. Alongside his friend Ji-Woo, Do-Hyun begins securing subsidies, realizing that these funds are often treated as "blind money" for businesses that are destined for insolvency. Do-Hyun repeatedly establishes and intentionally bankrupts companies to exploit these financial provisions. His scheme escalates when he launches a cryptocurrency venture, the MOMMY coin, backed by significant investment from a figure named Kevin. As the venture gains traction, Do-Hyun finds himself under the scrutiny of financial regulatory institutions.

Actor Song Jae-Rim — Song Jae-Rim portrays the lead character, Do-Hyun.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

Song Jae-Rim as Do-Hyun
An Woo-Yeon as Ji-Woo
Min Sung-Wook as Kevin

Actor An Woo-Yeon — An Woo-Yeon plays the role of Ji-Woo.

Actor Min Sung-Wook — Min Sung-Wook appears as the investor Kevin.

Additional cast members include So Hee-Jung (Ok-Ja), Cha Jung-Won (Kyeong-Jin), Son Seung-Beom (Sang-Su), Park Joon-Sun (Sang-Su's father), Yoon Jong-Won (Do-Hyun's father), Kim Do-Hyeong (private institute director), Park Jae-Wan (vice-minister), Kim Nam-Jin (shaman), and Daniel Joey Albright (Jack).

Production

Collapse was directed by Hyun Hae-Ri, who also served as the screenwriter. The film's cinematography was handled by Hwang Kyung-Hyun. The production was distributed by MooAm Production and Movie Bros, with a total runtime of 101 minutes.