Forbidden Fairytale (Korean: 동화지만 청불입니다) is an upcoming South Korean comedy film directed by Lee Jong-seok and starring Park Ji-hyun as Danbi. It follows Danbi, who dreams of being a children's book writer but is in reality a rookie on the illegal pornography crackdown team. It also stars Choi Si-won and Sung Dong-il in pivotal roles.[1]
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| Hangul | 동화지만 청불입니다 |
| Literal meaning | It's a fairy tale, but it's paid |
| Revised Romanization | Donghwajiman cheongburimnida |
| Directed by | Lee Jong-seok |
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Running time | 109 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
It will be released in South Korea on January 8, 2025.[2]
Synopsis
editDuring the day, Dan-bi works on the youth protection team, reviewing endless streams of adult content. At night, she pours her creativity into writing for a fairy tale competition. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally damages the vintage car of a CEO who runs an adult web novel publishing company. To repay him, she reluctantly agrees to write adult fiction each evening. However, this arrangement doesn’t last long as Dan-bi’s distinctive storytelling style breathes life into the sexual fantasies of three friends, quickly turning her into an overnight sensation. Meanwhile, her captivating stories spark an unexpected awakening in her colleague, Jung-seok, who has struggled with sexual dysfunction for years.
Cast
edit- Park Ji-hyun as Danbi
- Choi Si-won as Jeong-seok
- Sung Dong-il as Representative Hwang
Production
editPrincipal photography began on May 20, 2023.[3][4] By March 2024, the film had entered its post-production phase.[5]
Release
editForbidden Fairytale will premiere in South Korean theaters on January 8, 2025 released by Media Can.[6]
Barunson E&A has purchased the marketing rights of the film for overseas sales in March 2024.[5]
References
edit- ^ Kim Ji-woo (December 9, 2024). "박지현, 19금 재능 터졌다…"왜 이런 데서" [동화지만 청불입니다]" [Park Ji-hyun, 19+ talent exploded... "Why in a place like this" [Fairy tale but payment]]. My Daily (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Jeon Jae-kyung (November 29, 2024). "19금 웹소설 쓰는 박지현 '동화지만 청불입니다' 내년 1월 개봉" [Park Ji-hyun, who writes 19+ web novels, 'A Fairy Tale, but It's Paid' to be released in January next year]. Newsis (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "[New Movie] "Forbidden Fairytale"". HanCinema. February 24, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS, Forbidden Fairytale: Crank in/up". KOFIC. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Rosser, Michael (March 12, 2024). "Barunson E&A boards Korean sex comedy 'Forbidden Fairytale' (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ^ Park Dong-je (November 28, 2024). "박지현·최시원·성동일 '동화지만 청불입니다', 내년 1월 8일 개봉 확정 '관심↑'" [Park Ji-hyun, Choi Si-won, Sung Dong-il 'A Fairy Tale But It's Paid', confirmed for release on January 8th next year 'Interest↑']. Break News (in Korean). Retrieved December 9, 2024.
External links
edit- Forbidden Fairytale at HanCinema
- Forbidden Fairytale at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
