Yeouido (2010 Film)

Yeouido (Korean: 여의도) is a 2010 South Korean drama film directed by Song Jung-Woo. The film explores themes of economic pressure, workplace conflict, and psychological desperation within the competitive environment of Seoul's financial district.

Promotional still from the film Yeouido — A scene from the 2010 film Yeouido.

Plot

Hwang Woo-Jin is a section chief at a stock trading firm located in the Yeouido district of Seoul. Despite his dedication to his work, he faces imminent layoff. His personal life is equally strained by significant private debt, his father's medical expenses, and ongoing marital discord. The situation reaches a breaking point when he discovers that his colleagues are conspiring to ensure his termination.

In a moment of intense frustration, Woo-Jin confides in his friend, Jung-Hoon, expressing a desire to eliminate those responsible for his professional downfall. Shortly thereafter, a junior colleague is found dead. Following the death, Woo-Jin's professional standing unexpectedly improves, but he soon finds himself a prime suspect in the investigation, leading him to question the true nature of his friend Jung-Hoon.

Cast

The film features the following primary cast members:

Kim Tae-Woo as Hwang Woo-Jin
Park Sung-Woong as Kang Jung-Hoon
Hwang Su-Jeong as A-Nae
Ko Se-Won as Dept. Head Jo
Kim San-Ho as Park Min-Hyuk

Actor Kim Tae-Woo — Kim Tae-Woo portrays the protagonist, Hwang Woo-Jin.

Actor Park Sung-Woong — Park Sung-Woong plays the character Kang Jung-Hoon.

Actress Hwang Su-Jeong — Hwang Su-Jeong plays the role of A-Nae.

Actor Ko Se-Won — Ko Se-Won appears as Dept. Head Jo.

Actor Kim San-Ho — Kim San-Ho plays Park Min-Hyuk.

Production

The film was written by Lee Moo-Ryong and Lee Sun-Kyung, with direction and production handled by Song Jung-Woo. It was released in South Korea on December 2, 2010, with a runtime of 88 minutes.

Film still — A scene from the production of Yeouido.