Another Korean film reflecting a "hot" issue in schools hits theaters

“Suddenly Winning” continues a series of successful Korean television and film works with the theme of school such as “Extracurricular Activities”, “Juvenile Court”, “Castle in the Sky”... It can be said that the school setting and the characters in adolescence always have countless different problems for filmmakers to exploit. Besides the innocent and gentle stories about school age, the school environment also has many dark corners that are worth paying attention to and condemning as a warning to everyone, from students to teachers, parents...

The movie “Suddenly Lucky” directed by Hwang Dong-seok is the story of Lee Kang-jin (Yoo Seon-ho) - a male student who is often bullied by his classmates - turning from a delinquent to a school tycoon. By chance, he picks up an envelope full of cash from loan shark Rang (Yoon Byung-hee), Kang-jin's life completely changes. Rang teaches Kang-jin the first lessons of the super-profitable loan business, thereby turning the taciturn student into a "financial warrior", a rising tycoon, and the "king" of loan sharking at Geumhwa High School.

Actress Kang Mi-na - former member of group IOI plays the female lead.

But in this film, the problems of school violence and loan sharking are just the “tip of the iceberg” of the story, because through it, the psychological aspects, relationships between students and their experiences in a “miniature society” are reflected truthfully and deeply.

The male lead is played by actor Yoo Seon-ho - who is known for his roles in the hit TV series "Under the Shadow of the Palace", "The Witch's Duel", "The Naughty Detectives"...

The female lead of the film is played by Kang Mi-na. She was once known as a member of the famous girl group IOI. After the group disbanded, Kang Mi-na embarked on an acting career and left her mark through the films "Hotel Del Luna" and "Coffee for the Boys". Kang Mi-na plays Da-yeong - a rebellious, individualistic and dark schoolgirl who accompanies Lee Kang-jin.

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