Info in Movie News | The South Korean film industry is preparing to release a captivating new drama, "Lobby," directed by and featuring Ha Jung Woo. This film is unlike typical business-themed movies; it delves into the world of golf used as a vital instrument in the high-pressure environment of political and corporate lobbying.
As reported by Soompi, the film shows the journey of Chang Wook (played by Ha Jung Woo), an entrepreneur who has dedicated his life to research. When he grapples for a government contract worth approximately $2.8 billion (4 trillion won), he is thrust into the arena of lobbying. Here, golf becomes a battleground for power, influence, and manipulation.
Golf: A Tool in the Lobbying Game
In "Lobby," golf is not just a sport; it's a platform for alliance-building, negotiation, and clandestine deals. Initially, Chang Wook leverages his technical prowess, but his adversary, Kwang Woo (played by Park Byung Eun), a savvy lobbyist, persistently outperforms him.
The recently unveiled trailer gives a glimpse of Chang Wook's ethical conflict as he copes with escalating business tensions. His turning point comes when he declares, "Let’s fight back—even if it’s dirty," signaling his hesitant yet unavoidable dive into the lobbying, world.
Lobbyist Rookies vs. Pros: A Showdown of Lobbying Styles
A key element of “Lobby” is the contrast — pitched as one of its great selling points — between two factions: newbies attempting for the first time to navigate the lobbying field and seasoned players intimately familiar with it. The character posters they just dropped emphasize this, showing fierce expressions with the tagline, “Even if it’s dirty, let’s fight.”
Star-filled Cast
Apart from Ha Jung Woo and Park Byung Eun, the film stars notable actors including Kim Eui Sung, Kang Hae Rim, Lee Dong Hwi, Kang Mal Geum, Choi Siwon, Cha Joo Young, Park Hae Soo, and Kwak Sun Young. given such impressive performances, “Lobby” is expected to be one of the most-anticipated films of the year.
Insightful Social commentary
“Lobby” doesn’t merely tell another business story in its forceful screenplay and incisive critique of society. It offers a bitter portrait of the corporate and political landscape, in which ploys and machinations dictate victory.
Chang Wook is simply trying to navigate through the maze of lobbyists -- Will his ethics prevail? See “Lobby” in theaters to find out!
Ultimately, will Chang Wook retain his ethical standards, or will he be consumed by the ruthless world of lobbying? “Lobby” will be released in theaters on April 2 in Korea.
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