The Merciless (Movie - 2016)

불한당: 나쁜 놈들의 세상 (bool-han-dang: na-bbeum nom-deul-eui se-sang)

Screenplay by Byun Sung-Hyun (변성현), Kim Min-soo-IV (김민수)

120min | Release date in South Korea : 2017/05/17

Formerly known as "Hoodlum"
Synopsis
Jae-ho has established his own rules and put all of his fellow inmates under his control in a penitentiary facility. After he meets a newly imprisoned inmate, Hyeon-soo who won’t give in to anyone under any circumstances, Jae-ho pursues his new ambition to become the boss of his organized crime group once he is released from the prison.

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Sol Kyung-gu
설경구
As
Han Jae-ho
(한재호)
Im Si-wan
임시완
As
Jo Hyeon-soo
(조현수)
Kim Hee-won
김희원
As
Go Byeong-gap
(고병갑)
Jeon Hye-jin-II
전혜진
As
Cheon In-sook
(천인숙)
Lee Kyung-young
이경영
As
Go Byeong-cheol
(고병철)
Moon Ji-yoon
문지윤
As
Yeong-geun
(영근)

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[Guest Film Review] "The Merciless"
2017/09/30
As I have mentioned many times before, the number of crime thrillers Korea is producing per year is really overwhelming. In an effort to stand out from the plethora of productions of the category, filmmakers strive to present something different, particularly regarding the narrative. Lee Kyoung-mi succeeded impressively in her effort at "The Truth Beneath", so let us see how Byun Sung-Hyun fared,...More
[HanCinema's Film Review] "The Merciless"
2017/05/27
In the opening scene of "The Merciless", a couple of obvious criminals are having a dish of seafood, and discussing the unfortunate implications of of eating cuisine that appears to be looking at you. The end to their conversation is abrupt, and when the dust has settled, Jae-ho (played by Sol Kyung-gu) gets one last ominous look at the fish, clearly the real villain. Then we see Hyeon-soo (played by Im Si-wan) exit jail and walk onto the set of a music video,...More

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"Get Out", "The Merciless" and "King Arthur" take the podium... Jordan Peele's "Get Out" (starring Daniel Kaluuya, Allison Williams and Lil Rel Howery) arrived last Wednesday to 945 screens around the country. The American horror, which had its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival back in January, claimed pole position with 802,981 admissions (39.01%), dislodging last weekend's top film, "Alien: Covenant". The critically acclaimed "Get Out" is also the American actor and comedian's directorial debut,...More
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2017/05/22, Source
Music video released for the Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
Korean Box Office for the Weekend 2017.05.19 ~ 2017.05.21
2017/05/21, Source
The number one movie this week is "Get Out",...More
The Merciless (2017)
2017/05/20, Source
"The Merciless" Genres: Action and Crime Running Time: 120 min. Directed by: Byun Sung-Hyun Starring: Sol Kyung-gu, Im Si-wan,...More
[Photos + Video] Updated cast, added new stills and video for the Korean movie "The Merciless"
2017/05/18, Source
Updated cast, added new stills and video for the Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
Korean movie opening today 2017/05/17 in Korea
2017/05/17, Source
Korean movie opening today 2017/05/17 in Korea: "The Merciless",...More
Korean movie opening today 2017/05/17 in Korea
2017/05/17, Source
Korean movie opening today 2017/05/17 in Korea "The Merciless",...More
Cannes International Film Festival 2017 preview, from Kim Min-hee to Im Si-wan
2017/05/16, Source
The Cannes International Film Festival is one of the three greatest film festivals in the world and it opened its curtains on the 17th. Five Korean movies are participating in the event and we took a look at stars who stepped on the Red Carpet,...More
[Interview] Im Si-wan, "From idol to actor, I wonder if this is the right path for me"
2017/05/15, Source
Actor Im Si-wan is back with "The Merciless". The cruelty behind the innocent face is unexpected and not only does he increase engagement, but he expands his base as an actor. "I look back on the path I've been and I'm surprised. I wonder if this is the right way for me. I have been in various dramas and movies and I wonder if I haven't used up all my luck at once. Still, I'm not worried because I'm thankful I got a lot of experience through them",...More
[HanCinema's Box Office Review] 2017.05.12 - 2017.05.14
2017/05/15
Ridley Scott's new "Alien" bursts into first... Starring Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride and Demián Bichir, "Alien: Covenant"-Ridley Scott's sequel to the 2012 sci-fi horror "Prometheus"-arrived in Korea on Tuesday to 832 screens around the country. The film, the sixth in the "Alien" series, claimed 520,635 admissions (25.79%) during its first weekend out to secure the top spot, outplaying last weekend's top two films, "The Sheriff In Town" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2",...More
Korean Box Office for the Weekend 2017.05.12 ~ 2017.05.14
2017/05/14, Source
The number one movie this week is "Alien: Covenant",...More
"The Merciless" Sol Kyung-gu goes to Cannes for the first time in 17 years
2017/05/11, Source
Sol Kyung-gu is going to Cannes and he is excited. He was interviewed by Sports Hangook on the 11th and he said, "I think publicity is working because I've been invited to Cannes. The Cannes mark on the poster makes it look better. Elderly people might not be able to see it well so I asked them to put in the words 'Cannes Invitation' on the poster",...More
[Video] Comics trailer released for the Korean movie 'The Merciless'
2017/05/11, Source
Comics trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
Reasons for going to Cannes, "The Merciless"
2017/05/09, Source
"TF Review" analyzes shows, movies, dramas and entertainment shows in five different perspectives. It delivers necessary information and tries to get friendlier with the viewers. Numerous Korean movies have been invited to the 70th Cannes International Film Festival. Bong Joon-ho's "Okja" and Hong Sang-soo's "The Day After - 2017" are in competition,...More
[Photos + Videos] Added new stills and video for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless"
2017/05/04, Source
Added new stills and video for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
[Photos] Added new stills for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless"
2017/04/28, Source
Added new stills for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
[Video] Official trailer released for the Korean movie 'The Merciless'
2017/04/26, Source
Official trailer released for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
[Video] Character video released for the Korean movie 'The Merciless'
2017/04/24, Source
Character video released for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
[Photos] Added new poster and press photos for the Korean movie 'The Merciless'
2017/04/21, Source
Added new poster and press photos for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
[Photos] Added new poster and stills for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless"
2017/04/18, Source
Added new poster and stills for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
[Video + Photos] Added new stills and video for the Korean movie 'The Merciless'
2017/04/14, Source
Added new stills and video for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
Two Korean Films Invited to Compete at Cannes Film Festival
2017/04/14, Source
Bong Joon-ho (left) and Hong Sang-soo Two Korean films, Bong Joon-ho's "Okja" and Hong Sang-soo's "The Day After - 2017", have been invited to be presented in competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival, which opens in late May,...More
[Photos] Added first stills and character posters for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless"
2017/04/06, Source
Added first stills and character posters for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
[Video] Added new first trailer and poster for the Korean movie 'The Merciless'
2017/04/05, Source
Added new first trailer and poster for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
[Photos] Added new crank up images for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless"
2016/12/27, Source
Sol Kyung-gu and Im Si-wan Added new crank up images for the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless",...More
Upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless"
2016/09/10, Source
Added the upcoming Korean movie "The Merciless"'s page to HanCinema database,...More

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CJ Entertainment (CJ엔터테인먼트)

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Lee Won-jae-III (이원재)
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Lee Jeon-hyung (이전형)
Computer graphics

Kwon Ji-hoon (권지훈)
Martial arts team

Choi Jae-chun (최재천)
Computer graphics

Park Jung-woo-VI (박정우)
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Kim Bo-mook (김보묵)
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Kim Sang-soo (김상수)
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Kim Hong-jib (김홍집)
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Kwon Kwi-deok (권귀덕)
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Lee Sang-min-II (이상민)
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Park Sang-hyeon-I (박상현)
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Kim Sang-beom (김상범)
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Kim Jae-beom (김재범)
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120 min

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Airing dates : 2017/05/17

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Source : www.cine21.com & www.kobis.or.kr

As of 2020.04.05 : 962 803 admissions (total)

As of 2020.03.29 : 961 392 admissions (total)

As of 2020.02.09 : 958 632 admissions (total)

As of 2019.05.19 : 957 993 admissions (total)

As of 2019.04.07 : 956 923 admissions (total)

As of 2019.03.31 : 955 856 admissions (total)

As of 2018.08.19 : 953 985 admissions (total)

As of 2018.07.22 : 953 685 admissions (total)

As of 2018.05.20 : 953 099 admissions (total)

As of 2018.02.25 : 949 596 admissions (total)

As of 2017.12.31 : 939 535 admissions (total)

As of 2017.10.29 : 937 762 admissions (total)

As of 2017.08.06 : 936 376 admissions (total)

As of 2017.07.30 : 936 262 admissions (total)

As of 2017.07.23 : 935 520 admissions (total)

As of 2017.07.16 : 934 434 admissions (total)

As of 2017.07.09 : 933 521 admissions (total)

As of 2017.07.02 : 931 635 admissions (total)

As of 2017.06.25 : 928 882 admissions (total)

As of 2017.06.18 : 924 602 admissions (total)

As of 2017.06.11 : 918 814 admissions (total)

As of 2017.06.04 : 908 262 admissions (total)

As of 2017.05.28 : 846 259 admissions (total)

As of 2017.05.21 : 589 915 admissions (total)

As of 2017.05.14 : 18 902 admissions (total)

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