Hwang-gu (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2014, Hwang-gu is a comedy film directed by Park Yong-jib, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Han-gu was born to a Pilipino father and a Korean mother. His dream is to become a national Taekwondo athlete, and he's usually very bright and cheerful. His girlfriend Mi-su always encourages his dream. Maybe his dream was too fantastical; he always fails to make it to the final round, and it's not just because of his talent. However, Han-gu doesn't give up and doesn't show any sign of exhaustion. He challenges himself to become a national Taekwondo athlete for the sake of his family and his girlfriend. Can he become a national Taekwondo athlete?
Who’s in it. Hwang-gu stars Jimin as 김한구, Kwon So-hyun as Mi-su, Lee Hyun-kyoung as 한구 모 and Oh Soon-tae as 한구 부, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Hwang-gu has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hwang-gu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hwang-gu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hwang-gu (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hwang-gu change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hwang-gu worth watching?
- Hwang-gu holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hwang-gu?
- Hwang-gu stars Jimin, Kwon So-hyun, Lee Hyun-kyoung, Oh Soon-tae and Park hee-gun.
- When was Hwang-gu released?
- Hwang-gu was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.