Two Cops: Film Facts

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Two Cops
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER/DIRECTOR:
Always tackling his work with his motto, 'movies have to be fun,' Director KANG Woo-suk secured his place as a commercially successful director with his films, "Two Cops" and "How to Top With My Wife." With "Two Cops 2," KANG presents more powerful laughs than the first one. By conducting endless experiments with a variety of materials, he continuously recreates himself. His films give viewers a sense of trust. It is because he takes elements, to which the audience can relate themselves, and maximizes them. That way, his films feel friendly to the viewing audience.
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ABOUT THE CHARACTERS: Detective Jo (played by AHN Sung-Gi)
No one can be sneakier than him! Organized crime members, crooks, business owners, etc. - he is the master at extorting money in the back alley. His house looks cozy from the outside but inside, it is piled with luxurious things. Every Sunday, he goes to church and vehemently repents but when Monday rolls around, he is back on the JOb. To this detective, a thorn appears at his side - it is his newly appointed partner, Detective KANG. His schemes to corrupt the honest Detective KANG grow more cunning.

Detective Kang (played by PARK Joong-Hoon)
Holding the duty and ethics of a policeman deep in his heart, he is the new recruit at the Violent Crimes Unit. After learning of Detective JO's wrongdoings, he threatens to expose him. However, the lures of Detective JO are quite impressive. He receives a decoration for solving a serial murder and drug case but eventually, he swallows Detective JO's beautiful bait...

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PRODUCTION NOTES:
Watching Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in the "Lethal Weapon" series, one can confirm the fun of the 'buddy cop' film. "Two Cops" creates the mighty duo characters that challenge the "Lethal Weapon" duo. Through the acting of Korea's greatest actors, AHN Sung-gi and PARK JOong-hoon, the detective duo takes on the whole comedy genre, from slapstick to satiric black comedy. With these comedic elements as its center, this film will present the greatest comedy acting.

"Two Cops" set the record for Korea's largest box office at the time. The two following sequels also had unprecedented success. In addition, the film piercingly speaks out on police corruption receiving an enormous social response as well as from the film industry. "Two Cops" is the first of the series and it shows the audience the essence of Korea's original 'buddy cop' action comedy.

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