Dancing Queen South Korean Comedy Film

Dancing Queen is a South Korean comedy film released on January 18, 2012. Directed by Lee Suk-Hoon, who also contributed to the writing alongside Park Soo-Jin and Yoon Je-Kyun, the movie has a runtime of 124 minutes. It was produced by JK Film and distributed by CJ Entertainment.

Plot Summary

The story follows Jung-Hwa, played by Uhm Jung-Hwa, who supported her husband Jung-Min, played by Hwang Jung-Min, until he passed his bar exam at the age of 35. Years later, Jung-Min operates a small law office while Jung-Hwa teaches aerobics at a gym. One night, Jung-Min accidentally prevents an accident on a subway train and pulls another man to safety. The following morning, reporters gather outside his home, propelling him into sudden fame as a good samaritan. His growing popularity leads to television appearances, commercial advertisements, and eventually a candidacy in the upcoming city mayoral election.

Meanwhile, Jung-Hwa pursues her passion for singing and dancing. When a talent agency scout spots her audition clip from a TV talent show, she is invited to join a female music group known as the Dancing Queens.

Production and Release

Principal photography for Dancing Queen took place from May 30 to August 21, 2011. Following its theatrical release in South Korea in January 2012, the film was screened at international events, including the 4th Terracotta Far East Film Festival in April 2012 and the 13th San Diego Asian Film Festival in November 2012.

Cast and Awards

The main cast features Hwang Jung-Min as Jung-Min and Uhm Jung-Hwa as Jung-Hwa, alongside supporting actors including Jung Sung-Hwa, Ra Mi-Ran, and Lee Han-Wi. For her performance in the film, Uhm Jung-Hwa won the Best Actress award at the 48th BaekSang Arts Awards on April 26, 2012.