- Source: Firefighters (2024 film)
Firefighters (Korean: 소방관) is a 2024 South Korean drama film written and directed by Kwak Kyung-taek, starring Joo Won, Kwak Do-won, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Yoo-young, Kim Min-jae, Oh Dae-hwan, Lee Joon-hyuk, and Jang Young-nam. It is based on the Hongje-dong arson incident. The film was released theatrically on December 4, 2024.
Plot
To save lives and survive, a team of firefighters faces each day as if it were their last mission. Despite the harsh conditions, they unite with a single goal to extinguish fires and rescue everyone. One day, an urgent 119 emergency call reports a fire in Hongje-dong, and the team senses the gravity of the crisis as they prepare to respond.
Cast
Joo Won as Choi Cheol-woong
Kwak Do-won as Jeong Jin-seop
Yoo Jae-myung as Kang In-ki
Lee Yoo-young as Seo-hee
Kim Min-jae as Shin Yong-tae
Oh Dae-hwan as Ahn Hyo-jong
Lee Joon-hyuk as Song Ki-cheol
Jang Young-nam as Do-sun
Seo Min-ju as Ahn Hyo-min
Kim Yool-ho as Team member 1
Heo Jin as Sun-ja
Hong Sang-pyo as Seo Kyung-ho
Yoo Seong-ju as Team Leader
Lee Yong-yi as Shin Yong-tae's mother
Production
= Filming
=Principal photography started in May 2020 and concluded in September 2020. The film's release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Kwak Do-won's drunk driving controversy.
= Release
=The film has initiated a charitable campaign where ₩119 will be donated for each paid ticket. This donation supports the construction of the National Fire Hospital, scheduled to open in 2025. Additionally, surpassing the break-even point will lead to further in-kind contributions from the production company.
Reception
= Box office
=As of December 8, 2024, Firefighters has grossed $4,872,346 with a running total of 744,196 tickets sold.
References
External links
Firefighters at IMDb