Project Y (2026)

Project Y is a South Korean crime film released on January 21, 2026. Directed by Lee Hwan, the film follows two friends of the same age living in the Gangnam district of Seoul who orchestrate an ambitious plan to steal 8 billion won in gold bars.

Promotional poster for Project Y — Promotional poster for the film Project Y.

Plot

Set against the backdrop of Seoul's Gangnam district, the narrative centers on two women who devise a scheme to acquire 8 billion won in gold bars. The plot focuses on their efforts to execute the heist and their subsequent attempt to flee the area.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

Han So-Hee as Yoon Mi-Seon
Jun Jong-Seo as Lee Do-Kyeong
Kim Shin-Rok as Choi Ka-Young
Kim Sung-Cheol as Mr. To
Choi Duk-Moon as Choi Cheol
Jung Young-Joo as Bull
Lee Jae-Kyoon as Seok-Gu
Lee Hong-Nae as Lee Han-Wook
Park Hwan-Hee as Sang-Ok
Yoo A as Ha-Kyeong
Han Hyun-Jun as Seung-Won

Production

The film was directed by Lee Hwan, who also contributed to the screenplay alongside Oh Yoo-Kyeong and Kwak Jae-Min. The production was overseen by Kim Bo-Ra, with cinematography by Yoo Young-Ki. The film was distributed by Plus M Entertainment.