Lobby (2025)

Lobby is a 2025 South Korean film directed by Ha Jung-woo, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Kim Kyung-chan. The film stars Ha Jung-woo in the lead role of Yoon Chang-wook, a startup CEO struggling to maintain his company's viability against aggressive competition.

Plot

The story centers on Yoon Chang-wook, a dedicated researcher and CEO whose startup is frequently undermined by a rival company led by Son Gwang-woo. Facing severe financial distress and the loss of critical technology, Yoon realizes that his company's survival depends on securing a lucrative national project valued at 4 trillion won. To compete in this high-stakes environment, Yoon decides to engage in the world of "lobby golf," a practice of using golf matches to influence business and political decisions.

Actor Ha Jung-woo — Ha Jung-woo as Yoon Chang-wook

Production

The film was produced and distributed by Showbox. Principal photography for Lobby commenced on September 14, 2023, and concluded on December 27, 2023. The film was released in South Korea on April 2, 2025.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

Ha Jung-woo as Yoon Chang-wook
Park Byung-eun as Son Gwang-woo
Kim Eui-sung as Choi Woo-hyun
Kang Hae-rim as Golfer Jin
Lee Dong-hwi as Reporter Park
Kang Mal-geum as Jo Hyang-sook
Choi Si-won as Ma Tae-soo
Cha Joo-young as Da-mi
Park Hae-soo as the golf course owner
Kwak Sun-young as Director Kim

Actress Kang Hae-rim — Kang Hae-rim as Golfer Jin

Actor Lee Dong-hwi — Lee Dong-hwi as Reporter Park

Actor Park Byung-eun — Park Byung-eun as Son Gwang-woo

Actress Kang Mal-geum — Kang Mal-geum as Jo Hyang-sook

Actor Choi Si-won — Choi Si-won as Ma Tae-soo

Actress Cha Joo-young — Cha Joo-young as Da-mi

Actor Park Hae-soo — Park Hae-soo as the golf course owner

Actress Kwak Sun-young — Kwak Sun-young as Director Kim