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The Foul King

The Foul King

In the ring, I'm the king

20006.81h 52m

Overview

A timid and extravagant bank clerk, Dae-ho is considered inefficient at his workplace. As he tries to be recognized by his superior, his efforts only cause more bad situations. But he has an explosive energy that nobody knows about. One day, after yet another day of suffering at work, he goes to a wrestling gym to persuade its owner to become his bank’s client. And, by accident, he starts to learn how to wrestle. From then, he starts to live a new life. And his personality starts to change…

Directed by Kim Jee-woon
Written by Kim Dae-woo, Kim Jee-woon
Produced by Oh Jung-wan
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Top Cast

Song Kang-ho

Song Kang-ho

Lim Dae-ho

Jang Jin-young

Jang Jin-young

Jang Min-young

Park Sang-myeon

Park Sang-myeon

Tae Baek-san

Jung Woong-in

Jung Woong-in

Choi Du-sik

Song Young-chang

Song Young-chang

Manager

Jang Hang-seon

Jang Hang-seon

Jang Chil-sam

Kim Soo-ro

Kim Soo-ro

Yu Bee-ho

Lee Won-jong

Lee Won-jong

Oh Dae-san

Dong Bang-woo

Dong Bang-woo

Dal-chi

Shin Gu

Shin Gu

Dae-ho's Father

Themes & Keywords

wrestling

About The Foul King

The Foul King is a comedy, drama film released in 2000 exploring themes of wrestling. Directed by Kim Jee-woon, it stars Song Kang-ho, Jang Jin-young, Park Sang-myeon. A timid and extravagant bank clerk, Dae-ho is considered inefficient at his workplace. As he tries to be recognized by his superior, his efforts only cause more bad situations. But he has an explosive energy that nobody knows about. One day, after yet another day of suffering at work, he goes to a wrestling gym to persuade its owner to become his bank’s client. And, by accident, he starts to learn how to wrestle. From then, he starts to live a new life. And his personality starts to change…

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