Director's Statement:
"While having been researching and planning this film for the past several years, my focus has always been on observing today's youth. I have set out to make this film from the perspective of their experiences and thoughts. Specifically, I have paid particular attention to understanding their inner, personal world, especially their desire to change and improve themselves. This theme is reflected in the main character Yong-gaek's desire to make a change in his life, while simultaneously struggling to understand the exact meaning of this change, as well as how to create it. The key is in the idea that Yong-gaek's life begins to actually take a positive direction the very moment he truly realizes that he needs to change. In essence, this film is about the importance and value of our youth's coming of age. It is with my every intention and wish that the children, both those in the actual film, as well as in the audience, experience a sense of hope and joy at the end of the film."

About The Director: NAM Kook
Born in Pusan, 1965

After having been awarded the Grand Prix Prize for being the New Director in Focus (NDIF) at the Pusan International Film Festival, Kook NAM has received much attention and respect as a director.

With his impressively resourceful abilities as an assistant director on several films, as well as being exceptionally talented in production organization and planning, as were exemplified in his participation in the film "Serein", coupled with his enthusiasm for sports, he has made his debut with "Spin Kick".

Biography:

KIM Dong-wan shows us quite a change in his shift from being a leader of a successful pop band, Shinhwa, to a film actor. He admits that his performance in the TV series "Kids in Heaven" isn't exactly award winning material, and this time around with SPIN KICK, he still thinks of himself as rookie. But there's something special about Kim as a young actor. While taking on the challenge of playing the lead in this film wasn't easy, it was his dedication and genuine passion for the film itself that helped him stand out from the rest.

Constant pain and injury - Although KIM was in top physical condition after having completed 2 months of martial arts training in preparation for the film, he suffered countless injuries, such as fractured bones, breakage of ligament during the course of the production. The first occurred just 1 month into the shoot, and although he was advised to rest for at least 8 weeks, his devotion to the film, as well as his determination to give a quality performance, wouldn't allow him to quit. In fact, he was so dedicated that the use of stand-ins wasn't even an option for him.

Laughter, tears, and emotions inspire the first Korean youth oriented sports genre.

Everyone remembers the fun and excitement of sports genre comic books (and films) such as Slam Dunk (basketball ), H2 (baseball), "Waterboys" (Swimming) and "Sumo Do, Sumo Don't" (Sumo). In the same tradition, "Spin Kick" is another, yet unique sports genre film about the energetic, aggressive, and challenging teenagers who embrace Taekwondo as a sport. Not to mention the thrill and suspense of the sport itself, the originality of the comic story, in addition to the unrivaled uniqueness of the characters, create an exciting film that is filled with thrilling fun and adventure. It is the combination of these elements that provide a style of entertainment that is exclusive to "Spin Kick".

Furthermore, the main characters are hard-core street thugs, which makes it unavoidable for them to use Taekwondo in their own wild way. They constantly ignore the official rules of the sport, continually taking advantage of their own ruffian ways. In this film, you can expect everything, the excitement from the sport itself, as well as the outstanding performances of the actors. Ultimately, the special, emotionally inspiring quality of "Spin Kick"'s story cannot be forgotten.

the more exercise, the more mature

Because of their low grades, disregard for authority and rules, and violent ways of expression, the gangsters have always been ignored by the school community. Now they are struggling to embrace and be accepted into an officially recognized sport, slamming head first into a world with harsh, cold realities. While in the process of training, the students learn the meaning of maturity. But what's interesting is that Taekwondo and the unruly, rebellious students have something in common; both of them don't receive the respect they deserve from society. While Taekwondo is said to be the official national sport, it is not held in high regards as it supposed to. Now the two social outsiders, the sport and the gangsters, are united, and something unexpected is about to happen. It's time for the school losers to get their chance at winning something special.