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The Match

The Match

20257.31h 55m

Overview

When a legendary Go master loses his title to a one-time friend and protégé, he sets out to reclaim it in a high-stakes battle of wits and skill.

Directed by Kim Hyung-joo
Written by Kim Hyung-joo, Yoon Jong-bin
Produced by Kim Tae-won
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Top Cast

Lee Byung-hun

Lee Byung-hun

Cho Hoon-hyun

Yoo Ah-in

Yoo Ah-in

Lee Chang-ho

Ko Chang-seok

Ko Chang-seok

Seung-pil

Hyun Bong-sik

Hyun Bong-sik

Yong-gak

Moon Jeong-hee

Moon Jeong-hee

Jung Mi-hwa

Jo Woo-jin

Jo Woo-jin

Gi-cheol

Son Jong-hak

Son Jong-hak

President Yoon

Kim Kang-hoon

Kim Kang-hoon

Young Lee Chang-ho

Nam Moon-chul

Nam Moon-chul

Teacher Baek

Ju Jin-mo

Ju Jin-mo

Gyu-sang

Themes & Keywords

based on true storygo

About The Match

The Match is a drama, history film released in 2025 exploring themes of based on true story, go. Directed by Kim Hyung-joo, it stars Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in, Ko Chang-seok. When a legendary Go master loses his title to a one-time friend and protégé, he sets out to reclaim it in a high-stakes battle of wits and skill.

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