Mijiwang (1996 Film)
Mijiwang, also released under the English title King Crazy, is a South Korean comedy film directed by Kim Hong-tae. The film was released on December 21, 1996, and has a runtime of 107 minutes.
Plot
The narrative centers on Wang Chang-han, a notorious womanizer who intends to marry Eom Chung-nan, the daughter of a wealthy conglomerate executive who is ten years his senior. On the day of the wedding, the ceremony descends into chaos when the groom suddenly disappears. As guests and family members search for him, two police detectives arrive to conduct an investigation. The inquiry involves questioning the bride, the groom's associates, and his family. The situation becomes increasingly complex with the arrival of Gyun Poong-mi, Wang's former lover, and later, a woman named Jeong Jura, who claims to have spent the night before the wedding with the groom. Ultimately, the wedding hall transforms into a chaotic party, and the investigation is left unresolved until the groom is discovered by children playing outside the venue.
Cultural Reference
The film is notably referenced in the popular South Korean television series My Name Is Kim Sam-soon. In the fourth episode, the characters Sam-soon and Jin-hun are seen watching Mijiwang while in a DVD room.
Cast
- Jo Sang-ki as Wang Chang-han
- Kim Hyeon-hee as Eom Chung-nan
- Lee Moon-sik
- Nam Jeong-hee
- Kim Ku-taek
- Hong Gyung-yun
- Kim Hong-fa as Senior Superintendent