''Honest Candidate 2'' () is a 2022 South Korean

comedy film The comedy film is a film genre that emphasizes humor. These films are designed to amuse audiences and make them laugh. Films in this genre typically have a happy ending, with dark comedy being an exception to this rule. Comedy is one of the o ...

directed by Jang Yu-jeong, starring

Ra Mi-ran Ra Mi-ran (; born March 6, 1975) is a South Korean actress and television personality. She is best known for her roles in the television series ''Reply 1988'' (2015–2016), '' Avengers Social Club'' (2017), and '' The Good Bad Mother'' (2023) ...

Kim Mu-yeol Kim Mu-yeol (; born May 22, 1982) is a South Korean actor. Following a successful career in musical theatre, Kim was first cast in minor parts on film and television. After gaining recognition for his performance in ''War of the Arrows'' (2011), ...

, Yoon Kyung-ho and

Park Jin-joo Park Jin-joo (born December 24, 1988) is a South Korean actress. She starred in television series such as '' Don't Dare to Dream'' (2016) and '' Something About 1%'' (2016), ''Encounter'' (2018–19), and '' Our Beloved Summer'' (2021). Filmog ...

. A sequel of the 2020 film ''

Honest Candidate ''Honest Candidate'' () is a 2020 South Korean comedy film directed by Jang Yu-jeong, starring Ra Mi-ran, Kim Mu-yeol, Na Moon-hee, Yoon Kyung-ho and Jang Dong-joo. It is the remake of the 2014 Brazilian film ''O Candidato Honesto''. It was relea ...

'', it was wrapped up on October 31, 2021, after 3 months filming. ''Honest Candidate 2'' was released on September 28, 2022.

Synopsis

A sequel of 2020 film ''

'', it is a comedy about Joo Sang-sook (

), called the 'mouth of truth', who is dreaming of her return to politics after falling out of the Seoul mayor election.

Cast

as Joo Sang-sook *

as Park Hee-cheol *

Yoon Kyung-ho Yoon Kyung-ho (, born 5 July 1980) is a South Korean theatre, film and television actor. He debuted in 2002 in SBS's documentary drama ''Savage Age''. He came into prominence in KBS's 2017 legal drama ''Witch at Court'' and tvN's 2019 TV series ...

as Bong Man-sik *

Seo Hyun-woo Seo Hyun-woo (born 20 November 1983) is a South Korean actor who began his career on stage and made his debut in a musical in 2010. In the same year, he won an acting award at The 9th Off Daehakro Festival. Seo faced a period of obscurity that ...

as Cho Tae-joo *

as Bong Man-soon *

Yoon Doo-joon Yoon Doo-joon (; born July 4, 1989), also known mononymously as Doojoon or Dujun, is a South Korean singer and actor. He is the leader of the South Korean boy group Highlight. Early life Yoon Doo-joon was born in Goyang, South Korea on Ju ...

as Kang Yeon-joon ; Supporting * Lee Jin-hee as Lee Yeon-mi, Joo Sang-sook's administrative secretary. *

Yoon Sa-bong Yoon Sa-bong (; born June 5, 1980) is a South Korean actress and singer. She made her debut in musical show "Nonsense" (2006). She also appeared in dramas, '' The Tale of Nokdu'', '' Love Returns'' and ''Hi Bye, Mama!''. Biography and career S ...

as Ms. Han ; Special appearance *

Yoo Jun-sang Yoo Jun-sang (; born November 28, 1969) is a South Korean actor and singer. Yoo is best known for starring in the Hong Sang-soo films '' Ha Ha Ha'' (2010), '' The Day He Arrives'' (2011), and ''In Another Country'' (2012). He was also praised fo ...

as President of the Republic of Korea *

Kim Jae-hwa Kim Jae-hwa (born September 1, 1980) is a South Korean actress. Career Kim made her acting debut in 2009 in the film ''Harmony'' and she started to gain recognition following her role as Deng Yaping Deng Yaping (; born February 5, 1973 ...

as Rim Seon-hee, Representative of North Korea *

On Joo-wan On Joo-wan (born Song Jeong-sik on December 11, 1983) is a South Korean actor. He won widespread praise for his leading role in the film ''The Peter Pan Formula'', and also appeared in '' My Mighty Princess'', ''12 Signs of Love ''12 Signs of ...

as Kim Jun-young, TV news anchor

Production

On February 9, 2021, when Ra Mi-ran won the Best Actress Award for her role in ''Honest Candidate'' at the 41st Blue Dragon Film Awards, a sequel was confirmed. At award ceremony she said, "Actually, I'm trying to film ''Honest Candidate 2''. I will try to be your belly button thief next year." On August 6, the casting of

and Yoon Kyung-ho reprising their roles from ''Honest Candidate'' was confirmed. In addition

, and

joined the cast. The

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 the ...

began on July 31, 2021 and was

wrapped up "Wrapped Up" is a song by English singer-songwriter Olly Murs, released as the lead single from his fourth studio album, ''Never Been Better'' (2014). It features American rapper Travie McCoy. The song was released on 7 October 2014 in France a ...

on October 31.

References

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