Who's Got The Tape?: Film Facts

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ABOUT THE WRITER

Writer, KIM Young-chan
When it comes to comedies, he's the best!

He's witty and knows how to unfold a funny, complicated story in a fashion that makes everybody happy. As a writer in "Hallelujah" and "Jjim", he made his name known. However, its was "Marrying the Mafia", released in 2002, that served as a breakthrough for him. With the film being a smash box office hit, he was highly recognized. In 2004, "Who's Got the Tape?" will let the audience realize who's the best comedy writer in the country.

Writing credits:

  • "Marrying the Mafia" (2002)
  • "Jjim" (1998)
  • "Hallelujah" (1997)

    -CJ Entertainment


    ABOUT THE DIRECTOR

    CHO Jin-gyu
    He knows how to make people laugh!

    He attracted 5.2 million movie fans into theaters with "My Wife Is a Gangster" that received respectful reviews for its unprecedented story and powerful action. "Who's Got the Tape?" carries a bright, natural, heart-touching humor throughout the film, rather than an array of absurd episodes in an attempt to make the audience laugh. Director CHO is a talented film director with a remarkable sense of visuals. He has an excellent ability to combine comic situations with spectacular visuals. "Who's Got the Tape?" will surely prove his sense of humor in line with the times.

    Filmography

  • "My Wife Is a Gangster" (2001)

    -CJ Entertainment


    ABOUT THE CAST & CHARACTERS

    KIM Tae-sik (starred by YOO Dong-geun): A petty gangster turns into a veteran detective
    KIM Tae-sik is the boss of a petty, unlucky, and pathetic gang. He's manly, but not brave. He has a sense of honor, but he's incapable. He's a figure of awe to his subordinates, but a weak, sentimental son and lover. One day he accidentally acquires a detective's badge and transforms himself into a veteran detective in his effort to retrieve the missing tape.

    A year ago, he was a tough guy with a thick accent in "Marrying the Mafia". Now he's back as a bum without a clue about life in "Who's Got the Tape?". Being a charismatic actor with countless images, he's delivered all kinds of roles from King, to teacher, to finally gangster.

    Filmography

  • "Crazy First Love" (2003)
  • "Marrying the Mafia" (2002)

    NA Dong-moo (starred by LEE Sung-jin) : He's a magnet for trouble. The most na?ve guy in Korea
    He lives in a rut. All he does is sleep and peep at a girl he has a crush on. His specialty is to pretend that he's a rocker. He's a loser in the eyes of his friends and his district attorney brother. He's got nothing but pride, and nobody cares for him. Meeting Tae-sik and his gang, he feels a bond with them.

    LEE Sung-jin is a next-generation comedian. His sense of humor and wit has been well portrayed on TV over the years. In 2003, he made his screen debut as an insignificant character in "My Tutor Friend". He's gained popularity as a singer, actor, and comedian. Soon the audience will witness the birth of a new movie star.

    Filmography

  • "My Tutor Friend" (2003)

    Bonehead (starred by LEE Moon-sik) : Tae-sik's enemy was inside the house!
    He gives the party a bad name. He's an embarrassment to Tae-sik's gang, but he doesn't have the clue that he is. He's loyal to Tae-sik, even though he treats him like dirt. He picks up a detective's ID and becomes the reason of a cop-pretending charade.

    People break into laughter just by looking at him. When it comes to comedy, nobody is funnier. He appeared in countless plays and proved his talents until he made his screen debut. He's often called the spice of a film. Through "Who's Got the Tape?", he's ready to make the audience double over with laughter once again.

    Filmography

  • "Once Upon a Time in a Battle Field" (2003)
  • "Oh! Brothers" (2003)
  • "Breakout" (2002)
  • "Run" (2001)
  • "Public Enemy" (2001)
  • "Hi, Darma!" (2001)
  • "The Spy" (1999)
    • -CJ Entertainment


    Point 1. They know what the audience wants
    5.2 million Koreans saw "My Wife Is a Gangster", and "Married to the Mafia" drew in 5 million people. The box office success of these films was thanks to the experience and effort of the crew. Director CHO Jin-gyu opened a new trend for Korean comedies with "My Wife Is a Gangster". The writer KIM Young-chan also incorporated meaningful, humane laughter in "Marrying the Mafia". Together their learned talents and skills are well entwined in "Who's Got the Tape?", which will undoubtedly rewrite the history of Korea comedies in 2004.

    Point 2. It beats everyone's expectations
    A comic trio with nothing in common!
    YOO Dong-geun is called the king of gentlemen. LEE Sung-jin is an extraordinary entertainer. LEE Moon-sik is an actor who spices up the fun of films he stars in. These three got together for the first time in "Who's Got the Tape?". They delivered their parts far better than anybody could ever expect. YOO Dong-geun ad-libbed with his baritone voice, and LEE Sung-jin showed off his acting skills. LEE Moon-sik was a mood-maker on the set with his extraordinary sense of humor.

    Point 3. A full blown attack against trendy comedies!
    You'll double over with laughter!
    Recently, quite a few trendy comedies were made, but soon forgotten. This is because the laughter in those films was superficial. The director with a second-to-none sense of humor and the writer who knows how to touch the hearts of the audience worked together on "Who's Got the Tape?". Beneath the laughter of the film bears the understanding and essence of human feelings. Armed with realistic characters and a novel story, this film will mark a turning point for Korean comedies that have fallen into the mannerism of meaningless slapsticks. "Who's Got the Tape?" is truly a humane comedy that is in tune with the audience.

    -CJ Entertainment


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