Beastie Boys (Korean: 비스티 보이즈) is a 2008 South Korean film about male hosts who serve female clients in discreet salons tucked into the affluent fashion districts of southern Seoul.[2]
Its international English title The Moonlight of Seoul is taken from a 1970s short novel by Kim Seung-wook, 서울의 달빛 0장 ("The Moonlight of Seoul – Part Zero"), which explores the aura of Seoul's nightlife.[3]
In director Yoon Jong-bin's own words, the film "depicts youths living in the exotic, affluent backdrop of Gangnam and those kicking and screaming to survive in the superficial, capitalistic society."[4]
Cast
- Yoon Kye-sang as Seung-woo
- Ha Jung-woo as Jae-hyun[5]
- Yoon Jin-seo as Ji-won
- Lee Seung-min as Han-byul
- Ma Dong-seok as Chang-woo
- Yoo Ha-joon as Won-tae
- Kwon Yul as Ji-hoon
- Yoon Ah-jeong as Mi-seon
- Bae Jin-ah as Seon-joo
- Hong Yi-joo as Joo-hee
- Jang Ji-won as Myung-ah
- Jung Bo-hoon as Soon-hee
- Kim Young-hoon as Tae-woo (uncredited)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Recipients | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 17th Buil Film Awards | Best Actor | Ha Jung-woo | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Box office by Country: Beastie Boys". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-06-04.
- ^ D'Sa, Nigel (22 April 2008). "YOON's Moonlight of Seoul to open May 1st". Korean Film Biz Zone. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ "K-FILM REVIEWS: 비스티 보이즈 (The Moonlight of Seoul)". Twitch Film. 30 July 2008. Archived from the original on 5 January 2013. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ Lee, Hyo-won (28 April 2008). "Moonlight Shines on Seoul's Nightlife". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
- ^ "Actor Goes From Killer to Professional Casanova". The Dong-A Ilbo. 29 April 2008. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
External links
- Official website (in Korean)
- Beastie Boys at IMDb
- The Moonlight of Seoul at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
- The Moonlight of Seoul at HanCinema