The Wig (2005 Film)

The Wig (Korean: 가발; RR: Gabal) is a 2005 South Korean horror film directed by Won Shin-Yeon. The film explores themes of possession and transformation through the story of a terminally ill woman who experiences unsettling changes after wearing a mysterious wig.

Promotional poster for The Wig — Promotional poster for the 2005 film The Wig.

Plot

Soo-Hyun (Chae Min-Seo) is a cancer patient struggling with her health. Her sister, Ji-Hyun (Yoo-Sun), gifts her a long, black wig. Upon wearing the hairpiece, Soo-Hyun undergoes a sudden and dramatic transformation, appearing to regain her vitality and strength. However, as Soo-Hyun's personality and physical state shift, Ji-Hyun becomes increasingly concerned by the mysterious and malevolent power that seems to accompany the wig.

Chae Min-Seo as Soo-Hyun — Chae Min-Seo portrays the character Soo-Hyun.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

Chae Min-Seo as Soo-Hyun
Yoo-Sun as Ji-Hyun
Bang Joong-Hyun as Ki-Suk
Kim So-Yi as Hye-Young

Yoo-Sun as Ji-Hyun — Yoo-Sun portrays the character Ji-Hyun.

Bang Joong-Hyun as Ki-Suk — Bang Joong-Hyun portrays the character Ki-Suk.

Kim So-Yi as Hye-Young — Kim So-Yi portrays the character Hye-Young.

Production

The film was directed by Won Shin-Yeon, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Do Hyun-Jung. It was produced by Korea Entertainment and distributed by CJ Entertainment. The film has a runtime of 106 minutes and was released in South Korea on August 12, 2005.

Still from the film — A scene from the production of The Wig.