Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo‘s ‘Project Y’ to be released this year… Plus M lineup announced

Plus M Entertainment has revealed its lineup of new films to be released in 2025.

Plus M Entertainment’s new film lineup revealed this time consists of a total of six films: ‘Baeksoo‘s Apartment’, ‘Opposition Party’, ‘Face’, ‘Tropical Nights’, ‘Pavane’, ‘Project Y’. From new works by production companies famous for their box office hits to uniquely planned projects by directors with ten million views, these are solid works that will invigorate the Korean film industry and provide new entertainment to audiences.

The first film to be released is ‘Baeksoo’s Apartment’, the first realistic and relatable film of 2025. It deals with the issue of noise between floors, set in an apartment, an everyday space. This is a mystery comedy-thriller that depicts the story of a jobless person, ‘Mirror’, who stirs up the neighborhood and seeks justice, investigating his neighbors to find out the cause of the noise coming from his apartment every 4 a.m. The delightful chemistry created by Kyung Soo-jin, Go Kyu-pil, Lee Ji-hoon, Kim Joo-ryeong, and Choi Yoo-jung stands out. It is expected to bring the apartment fever to theaters following the music industry. Released on February 26.

‘Opposition’ is an interesting film from its title to its subject matter. The title role is a kind of broker called ‘Opposition’, who actually exists in drug investigation scenes but is not well known. ‘Opposition’ is a character who assists in the investigation process by going back and forth between drug criminals and national investigation agencies. ‘Opposition’, which advertises itself as a crime action film, tells the story of ‘Opposition’, a broker who designs the drug ring in South Korea, a ‘Prosecutor’, who wants to climb higher, and a ‘Detective’, who are all intertwined with different goals. The casting of top actors with name recognition and acting skills, such as Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Hae-jin, and Park Hae-joon, raises expectations for a fierce acting showdown. Not only in terms of casting and material, but also in terms of scale, it is being called a highly anticipated film that will captivate theaters in the first half of this year. It is preparing to meet the audience ahead of its release on April 23.


Director Yeon Sang-ho‘s ‘Face’ is gradually gaining attention as the most novel project in the film industry this year. This film is a live-action adaptation of the webtoon of the same name written and illustrated by director Yeon Sang-ho, who created the world-captivating mega-hit ‘Train to Busan’, and the series ‘Hellbound’, ‘Parasyte: The Gray’, creating a unique worldview that crosses genres and formats.

‘Face’ is about ‘Im Dong-hwan’, the son of ‘Im Yeong-gyu’, a visually impaired carver known as a living miracle, and his process of uncovering the truth behind the death of his mother, who was thought to have gone missing 40 years ago. Director Yeon Sang-ho’s auteurist perspective is clearly evident, and the film was completed after approximately 3 weeks of intensive filming with around 20 key staff members. Actors with solid acting skills, including Park Jung-min, Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Hyun-bin, Lim Sung-jae, and Han Ji-hyun, participated.

‘Tropical Night’, which was filmed 100% on location in Thailand, is also focusing on post-production for its release this year. It is a movie that depicts the hottest 24 hours of those who throw themselves into surviving in Bangkok, a city where the heat doesn‘t cool down even in the middle of the night. Woo Do-hwan, Jang Dong-gun, and Lee Hye-ri were cast.

‘Pavane’ is the first melodrama from director Lee Jong-pil, who previously directed ‘Samjin Group English TOEIC Class’‘Escape’. Expectations are high for the synergy effect that will be created by combining director Lee Jong-pil’s unique directing ability and the melodrama genre. It is based on the best-selling novel ‘Pavane for a Dead Princess’ by Park Min-gyu. This is a story about three people who couldn‘t even love themselves, facing life and love as they shed light on each other. Ko Ah-sung, Byun Yo-han, and Moon Sang-min work together.

‘Project Y’, which caused a stir when Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo were cast as the top two, has also been added to this year’s lineup. It is currently in the production process with the goal of opening this year. The film is a crime drama genre film about Mi-sun and Do-kyung, who have only each other, stealing hidden black money and gold bars to escape the rock bottom reality. Director Lee Hwan, who has garnered attention for his unconventional material and intense directing in ‘Park Hwa-young’‘I Don‘t Know Adults’, took the megaphone. It is an impressive work with a tight narrative, intricate character relationships, and an uncanny plot structure.

Plus M Entertainment has achieved the highest performance (sales, audience count, etc.) among investment and distribution companies in 2023 by releasing mega hits including the ‘Spring in Seoul’ and the ‘The Outlaws’ series. Last year, the company released various works such as ‘The Outlaws 4’, ‘Cabriolet’, ‘Escape’, ‘Revolver’, ‘Lovestruck in the City’, ‘Cleansing’, ‘Bogota: Land of the Last Chance’.

Jeong Hee-yeon, Donga.com reporter shine2562@donga.com

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