

Because I Hate Korea
2024-08-28 · 106 min · ★ 6.7
Kye-na, an average woman in her late twenties, holds a steady job and a committed boyfriend, Ji-myoung. Yet instead of feeling content, she constantly faces uncertainty, confusion and anxiety. While struggling with personal relationships and life's woes, Kye-na finally embarks for New Zealand despite everyone’s dissuasion on leaving her home behind.
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- Directors
- Jang Kun-jae
- Production companies
- Mocushura Film Production, Cinematic Moment, Sidus, Indiestory
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ko AsungJoo Kye-na
Kim Woo-kyumSong Ji-myoung
Joo Jong-hyukPark Jae-in
Park Seung-hyunPark Kyung-yoon
Lee Sang-heeKye-na's Father
Oh Min-aeKye-na's Mother
Meaningful StoneJoo Mi-na
Kim Ji-youngKim Tae-eun
Park Seong-ilCha Sang-woo
Bang Jae-minHyung-seo
Morgan OeyRicky
Jung Yi-rangChae Bok-hee
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