Korean Film 'BOSS' Gets Discount for Ponta Pass Members, Trailer Released
The discount program makes the film more accessible to Japanese audiences ahead of its October 23 release, while the trailer gives a first look at its chaotic crime-comedy premise.
Reporting from 1 sources: Eiga Natalie.
The Korean comedy film 'BOSS,' which drew 2.44 million viewers in South Korea, has been added to the au Oshi Toku Movie benefit for Ponta Pass members. Members can watch the film for 1,100 yen on any day, with a lower price for students. A trailer and scene photos were also released.
Directed by Ra Hee-chan of 'Mr. Idol,' the film stars Jo Woo-jin, Jung Kyung-ho, Park Ji-hwan, Lee Kyu-hyung, and Lee Sung-min. The story follows a succession struggle within a gang organization, focusing on two unmotivated individuals and one enthusiastic but unsupported person who try to yield the boss position to each other. The trailer shows Seung-tae, who dreams of ruling the country through a restaurant; Gang-pyo, an aspiring dancer; and Pa-no, who is enthusiastic but unpopular, getting swept into the farce.
The discount applies at TOHO Cinemas nationwide, the Lawson United Cinemas group, Corona Cinema World, and OS Cinemas. Members enter a coupon code when purchasing advance tickets; timing varies by theater. 'BOSS' opens October 23 at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo and other locations.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
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- Eiga Natalie 韓国映画「BOSS／ボス」Pontaパス会員は1100円に、ドタバタな予告編も解禁