Cast
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Park Joong-hoon
as Choi-gon
Ahn Sung-ki
as Park Min-soo
Choi Jung-yoon
as Kang Suk-young
Ahn Mi-na
as Ms. Kim
Jeong Seok-yong
as Sound Engineer Park
Cho Ryun
as Park Soon-young
Yun Ju-Sang
as Director Kim
Lee Sung-woo
as East River Member
Hwang Hyun-sung
as East River Member
Shin Jung-keun
as Misari President Nam
Yoo Chae-mok
as Middle-aged Woman in Misari
Lee Young-suk
as Noorung's Grandfather
Lee Joon-ik
as Chef
Kim Kwang-shik
as Mr. Jang
Crew
Director
- Lee Joon-ik
Writer
- Choi Seok-hwan
Producer
- Jeong Seung-hye
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, Radio Star examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Lee Joon-ik brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2006, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of Radio Star took approximately 13 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 115 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 141 minutes long.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 4 weeks before filming began.
- Some visual effects sequences took up to 6 months to complete.
- The screenplay went through 7 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.
Historical Context
- In 2006, when this film is released:
- Social media platforms were beginning to transform communication.
- Environmental concerns were becoming more mainstream.
- Digital filmmaking technologies were transforming production processes and creating new opportunities.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 27, 2006
- Runtime: 1h 55m