Korean Comedy Film 'BOSS' Gets Japanese Release in October
The Korean comedy film 'BOSS' will open in Japanese theaters on October 23, starting at TOHO Cinemas Hibiya in Tokyo and other locations nationwide. The film attracted 2.44 million viewers in South Korea and ranked fifth in box office revenue for 2025 releases there. The story follows a gang succession battle where candidates try to yield the boss position to one another. The leading candidate Su-tae (Jo Woo-jin) has no interest in the role because he wants to conquer the country with his cooking skills. Rival candidate Gang-pyo (Jung Kyung-ho) pursues a career as a tango dancer after a revelation. The only motivated candidate Pa-no (Park Ji-hwan) has no support from anyone. An undercover cop with an obvious identity, played by Lee Kyu-hyung, complicates the situation. Lee Sung-min plays the old-fashioned former boss who dies unexpectedly. The film is directed by Ra Hee-chan, who previously directed 'Righteous Life' and 'Mr. Idol'. KDDI provides the film, with Nikkatsu and KDDI distributing in Japan.