The Dude in Me
The Dude in Me (Korean: 내안의 그놈; RR: Naeanui Geunom) is a 2019 South Korean fantasy comedy film directed by Kang Hyo-jin. The film centers on a body-swapping premise involving a high-ranking member of a criminal organization and a high school student.
Plot
The story follows Jang Pan-soo, a powerful figure in a criminal organization, and Kim Dong-hyun, a timid high school student. Their lives intersect when Dong-hyun falls from a rooftop and lands on Pan-soo. Following the accident, the two wake up in the hospital to discover that their consciousnesses have switched bodies, forcing them to navigate each other's lives.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast portraying the primary characters caught in the body-swap scenario:
- Park Sung-woong as Jang Pan-soo
- Jin Young as Kim Dong-hyun
- Ra Mi-ran as Oh Mi-sun
- Lee Soo-min as Oh Hyun-jung
- Lee Joon-hyuk as Man-chul
Production
The film was directed by Kang Hyo-jin, with a screenplay written by Shin Han-sol, Jo Joong-hoon, and Kang Hyo-jin. It was released in South Korea on January 9, 2019, with a runtime of 122 minutes. The production was supported by producers Kim Dong-joon, Lee Seo-yeol, and Lee Seung-hyo, with cinematography by Son Sam-woong.
