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Because I Hate Korea

Because I Hate Korea

A new start in life pursuing true happiness

20247.21h 46m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jang Kun-jae
Written by Chang Kang-myoung, Baek Seung-bin, Jeong Cheol
Produced by Youn Hee-young
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Top Cast

Ko A-sung

Ko A-sung

Joo Kye-na

Kim Woo-kyum

Kim Woo-kyum

Song Ji-myoung

Joo Jong-hyuk

Joo Jong-hyuk

Park Jae-in

Park Seung-hyun

Park Seung-hyun

Park Kyung-yoon

Lee Sang-hee

Lee Sang-hee

Kye-na's Father

Oh Min-ae

Oh Min-ae

Kye-na's Mother

Meaningful Stone

Meaningful Stone

Joo Mi-na

Kim Ji-young

Kim Ji-young

Kim Tae-eun

Park Seong-il

Park Seong-il

Cha Sang-woo

L

Lee Hyun-song

Hong-won

Themes & Keywords

based on novel or bookimmigrationnew zealandexpatriate

About Because I Hate Korea

Because I Hate Korea is a drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of based on novel or book, immigration, new zealand, expatriate. Directed by Jang Kun-jae, it stars Ko A-sung, Kim Woo-kyum, Joo Jong-hyuk. 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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