Kyung Bok

Kyung Bok (Hangul: 경복) is a 2012 South Korean drama film written, directed, and produced by Choi Si-Hyung. The film centers on two friends, Hyung-Geun and Dong-Hwan, who attempt to gain independence after finishing their college entrance examinations.

Production and Release

The film was shot with Lee Jong-Pil serving as the cinematographer and has a runtime of 64 minutes. Kyung Bok had its world premiere on April 29, 2012, at the 13th Jeonju International Film Festival, competing in the Korean Film Competition section. It was later screened at the 6th Cinema Digital Seoul Film Festival in August 2012. The theatrical release in South Korea took place on July 11, 2013, distributed by KT&G Sangsangmadang.

Still image from the film Kyung Bok — A scene still from the drama film Kyung Bok.

Plot

Following their college entrance exams, friends Hyung-Geun and Dong-Hwan explore ways to live independently from their families. Unable to afford independent housing due to financial constraints, they decide to lease a small room inside a supermarket operated by Hyung-Geun's parents. As they rent the space to various individuals—including a screenwriter, an aspiring musician, and a female college student—the two friends navigate the challenges of transition into adulthood.