Pilot (Korean: 파일럿; Hanja: Pailleos) is a 2024 South Korean comedy film directed by Kim Han-gyul and starring Jo Jung-suk, Lee Ju-myoung, Han Sun-hwa, and Shin Seung-ho. The film follows a star pilot, Han Jung-woo, who suddenly becomes unemployed and succeeds in getting re-employed after a drastic transformation. It was released theatrically on July 31, 2024.[2]
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| Hangul | 파일럿 |
| Literal meaning | Pilot |
| Revised Romanization | Pailleos |
| Directed by | Kim Han-gyul |
| Written by | Jo Yoo-jin |
| Produced by | Kim Myung-jin Kim Jae-joong |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Kim Sung-an |
| Edited by | Nam Na-young |
| Music by | Primary |
Production companies | Shotcake Movie Rock |
| Distributed by | Lotte Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$11.6 million[1] |
Plot
editHan Jung-woo, a star pilot with top-notch flying skills and hot popularity that even led to his appearances on famous television shows, suffers a drastic fall from grace due to a momentary mistake. Blacklisted and unable to secure employment with any airline, he faces severe adversity. In a desperate bid for survival, Han Jung-woo adopts a new identity as his younger sister and manages to find re-employment. However, his newfound stability is soon threatened by unforeseen challenges.
Cast
editMain
edit- Jo Jung-suk as Han Jung-woo, a star pilot who suddenly becomes unemployed after being fired from his dream job.[3]
- Lee Ju-myoung as Yoon Seul-gi, a cool and confident pilot who becomes close to Jung-woo.
- Han Sun-hwa as Han Jung-mi, Jung-woo's younger sister and beauty YouTuber who does ASMR.[4]
- Shin Seung-ho as Seo Hyun-seok, Jung-woo's junior at work.
Supporting
edit- Kim Ji-hyun as Jung-woo's wife, who demands a divorce due to indifference.
- Oh Min-ae as Kim An-ja, Jung-woo and Jung-mi's mother.
- Seo Jae-hee as Noh Moon-young, director of Korean Air.
Special appearance
edit- Yoo Jae-suk as himself, host of You Quiz on the Block.[5]
- Jo Se-ho as himself, host of You Quiz on the Block.[5]
- Moon Sang-hoon as a character who appears in a YouTube video that Jung-woo is watching.
- Hyun Bong-sik as Noh Jeong-wook, younger brother of Director Noh Moon-young.
- Seo Hyun-chul as fellow captain
- Kang Ha-neul as Kang Hee-yeol[6]
- Lee Si-eon as captain from the air force
- Lee Chan-won as himself
Reception
editBox office
editAs of August 3, 2024[update], Pilot has grossed $5.7 million with a running total of 896,607 tickets sold.[7] It surpassed 1 million admissions on the 4th day of release, which is the shortest period of time among movies released in the summer.[8]
References
edit- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2024". KOFIC. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ Ryu Ji-yoon (April 18, 2024). "'파일럿', 조정석 파격 변신의 비밀은?" ['Pilot', what is the secret to Jo Jung-seok’s extraordinary transformation?] (in Korean). Dailian. Retrieved August 2, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yeon Hwi-seon (July 15, 2024). "조정석 코미디 '파일럿' 예고·포스터 공개, 웃음 이륙 준비" [Jo Jung-seok's comedy 'Pilot' trailer and poster released, preparing for laughter takeoff] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved August 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim Ji-woo (June 20, 2024). "조정석, 훈녀 그 자체…'여자의 삶' 택한 이유는 [파일럿]" [Jo Jung-seok, the epitome of a hottie… The reason he chose 'A Woman's Life' [Pilot]] (in Korean). MyDaily. Retrieved August 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim Seo-yoon (July 16, 2024). "조정석도 놀란 유재석·조세호 연기…'파일럿'에 깜짝 등장" [Jo Jung-seok was surprised by Yoo Jae-seok and Jo Se-ho's acting... Surprise appearance in 'Pilot'] (in Korean). Tenasia. Retrieved August 3, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jeong Eun-young (July 31, 2024). "조정석 주연 영화 '파일럿', 오늘(31일) 개봉…실시간 후기 및 평점→쿠키영상?" [Jo Jung-seok's movie 'Pilot' opens today (31st)... Real-time reviews and ratings → Cookie video?] (in Korean). Topstarnews. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Yearly". KOFIC. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ^ Lee Chang-gyu (August 3, 2024). "'파일럿', 개봉 4일 만에 100만 돌파…조정석=코미디 공식 입증" ['Pilot' Surpasses 1 Million in 4 Days of Release... Jo Jung-seok = Comedy Formula Proven] (in Korean). Xportsnews. Retrieved August 3, 2024 – via Naver.