Part-Time Spy (2017 Film)

Part-Time Spy (Korean: 비정규직 특수요원; RR: Bijeongkyujik Teuksuyowon) is a 2017 South Korean action-comedy film written and directed by Kim Deok-Soo. The film explores themes of workplace instability and crime through the lens of an unlikely partnership between two women working within the National Security Agency (NSA).

Promotional poster for Part-Time Spy — Promotional poster for the 2017 film Part-Time Spy.

Plot

Jang Young-Sil (played by Gang Ye-Won) is a contract worker at the National Security Agency, where her primary responsibility involves writing positive online comments to bolster the agency's image. Her life takes a turn when she teams up with Na Jung-An (Han Chae-Ah), a detective known for her abrasive personality and use of foul language. The two embark on an undercover mission to recover funds stolen from their supervisor in a sophisticated voice phishing scheme.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast led by Gang Ye-Won and Han Chae-Ah. Key cast members include:

Gang Ye-Won as Jang Young-Sil
Han Chae-Ah as Na Jung-An
Namkoong Min as Min-Suk
Jo Jae-Yun as Deputy Department Head Park
Kim Min-Kyo as Department Head Yang

Jo Jae-Yun as Deputy Department Head Park.

Production and Release

Part-Time Spy was produced by Storm Pictures and released in South Korea on March 16, 2017. The film has a runtime of 117 minutes.