''Switch'' () is a 2023 South Korean comedy drama film written and directed by Ma Dae-yun. Starring

Kwon Sang-woo Kwon Sang-woo (in Korean: 권상우, ''Kweon Sang-u''; born August 5, 1976) is a South Korean actor. He rose to stardom in 2003 with the romantic comedy film '' My Tutor Friend'' and the melodrama series '' Stairway to Heaven''. Career Kwon San ...

Oh Jung-se Oh Jung-se (born February 26, 1977) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series '' Missing 9'' (2017), ''When the Camellia Blooms'' (2019), '' Hot Stove League'' (2019), and '' It's Okay to Not Be Okay'' (202 ...

, and

Lee Min-jung Lee Min-jung (; born February 16, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She began her career in Jang Jin's stage plays, and for a few years appeared in supporting roles on film and television. She became known after her appearance in ''Boys Over Flo ...

, the film depicts the story of Park Kang, a top star who enjoys a splendid single life, a top star who is a recognized scandal maker, and faces a moment when his life changes 180 degrees when he meets a taxi driver on Christmas Eve. It was released theatrically in South Korea on January 4, 2023.

Cast

as Park Kang, a top star *

as Jo Yoon, friend of Park Kang and an extreme job manager *

as Soo-hyun, an art instructor * Park So-yi as Ro-hee, Kang and Soo-hyun's daughter *

Kim Joon Kim Joon (born Kim Hyung-joon on February 3, 1984 in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea) is a South Korean rapper and actor who rose to stardom with his portrayal of one of the famous F4 members in the 2009 hit drama ''Boys Over Flowers''. Car ...

as Ro-ha,Kang and Soo-hyun's son * Cha Hee as Woo Hee, Park Kang and Jo Yoon's junior

Special appearance

* Kim Ha-young as bride

Production

''Switch'' marks the comeback of

in films, her last appearance was in rom-com ''

Wonderful Radio ''Wonderful Radio'' (, also known as ''Love On-Air'') is a 2012 South Korean romantic comedy film, starring Lee Min-jung and Lee Jung-jin. It is about a has-been pop star who is now a radio DJ struggling to boost listener ratings. It was relea ...

'' (2012).

Principal photography Principal photography is the phase of producing a film or television show in which the bulk of shooting takes place, as distinct from the phases of pre-production and post-production. Personnel Besides the main film personnel, such as a ...

began on January 17, 2021, and was wrapped up on March 29, 2021.

Release

On November 16, 2022, the distribution company Lotte Entertainment released the first multiverse poster and trailer, announcing the title of the film as ''Switch'', which was previously known as "The Christmas Present" (, keuriseumaseu seonmul). On December 5, 2022 it was announced that the film will premiere on January 4, 2023. On January 3, 2022 a special money-back guarantee screening of the film was held. A full refund of the admission fee was offered to the audience in case they were dissatisfied with the film and presented the ticket at the box office within 20 minutes after the screening of the film.

Reception

The film released on January 4, 2023, on 866 screens. It opened at 5th place with 30,513 admissions at the Korean box office. , with gross of US$3,231,827 and 418,604 admissions, it is the third highest-grossing Korean film of 2023.

Critical response

Choi Jeong-ah reviewing for Sports World praised the performance of

writing, "Kwon Sang-woo's calm and restrained acting in the second half of the play stimulates the audience's tear glands". Choi concluding, opined, "It is an above-average work in all aspects of acting and directing, fun and emotion, message and sound." Kim Yu-jin reviewing for Xports News praised the performance of the cast. Kim appreciating acting of Park So-yi and

wrote, "Child actors Park So-yi and Kim Joon's performance are a vital force that disarms the entire generation." Kim quoted director Ma Dae-yun's contention that "it's a movie that's good to watch with your family and is like a gift."

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