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Mission: Cross

Mission: Cross (Korean: 크로스) is a 2024 South Korean spy action comedy film directed and written by Lee Myeong-hun, and starring Hwang Jung-min, Yum Jung-ah, and Jeon Hye-jin. It was released on Netflix on 9 August 2024.

Mission: Cross
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Hangul
크로스
Literal meaningCross
Revised RomanizationKeuroseu
McCune–ReischauerK'ŭrosŭ
Directed byLee Myeong-hun
Written byLee Myeong-hun
Produced by
  • Han Jae-deok
  • Cha Jin-kyung
  • Hong Jung-in
  • Kim Hyung-seok
Starring
CinematographyPark Jung-hoon
Edited byKim Sang-beom
Music byHwang Sang-jun
Production
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Distributed by
Release date
  • August 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)
Running time
105 minutes[1]
CountrySouth Korean
LanguageKorean

Premise

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It follows the adventures of a former agent turned househusband Park Kang-moo who becomes entangled in a dangerous mission in the ultimate test of marriage, alongside his detective wife Kang Mi-seon, who remains unaware of his past.

Kang-moo's wife, Mi-seon, is an ace detective in the violent crimes division at the local police station. One day, agent Hee-joo, a former colleague of Kang-moo who is now in trouble, seeks his help, disrupting his peaceful life. Kang-moo decides to assist Hee-joo without informing Mi-seon. However, Mi-seon, noticing Kang-moo's suspicious behavior, decides to follow him secretly. This leads both Kang-Moo and Mi-seon into a significant and dangerous incident.[2]

Cast

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  • Hwang Jung-min as Park Kang-moo, a former agent turned househusband and Mi-seon's husband.[3]
  • Yum Jung-ah as Kang Mi-seon, an ace detective of Violent Crimes Division Team 1 at Seoul Police Station and Kang-moo's wife.[3]
  • Jeon Hye-jin as Jang Hee-joo, a current agent and junior of Kang-moo who looked for him for help.[3]
  • Jung Man-sik as Lee Sang-woong, Team leader of Violent Crimes Division Team 1 at Seoul Police Station.[3]
  • Kim Joo-hun as Kim Jung-san, an army intelligence major who was partners with Kang-moo, and Hee-joo's husband.[4]
  • Cha Rae-hyung as Heon-gi, a detective of Violent Crimes Division Team 1 at Seoul Police Station.
  • Lee Ho-cheol as Dong-soo, a detective of Violent Crimes Division Team 1 at Seoul Police Station.
  • Ok Ja-yeon as Baek Seon-woo, Jung-san's capable assistant.

Special appearance

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Production

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Casting

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In July 2022, Hwang Jung-min and Yum Jung-ah were reported to star in lead roles.[5] Hwang and Yum confirmed their involvements in the following month, with Jeon Hye-jin, Jeong Man-sik, Kim Chan-hyung, Kim Joo-hun, Cha Rae-hyung [ko], and Lee Ho-chul [ko] added to the cast.[6] Kim Jun-han was announced to have a cameo appearance later in the same month.[7]

Filming

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Principal photography began in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province on 24 July 2022.[8][9] Filming spanned across four months, and wrapped on 13 November.[10]

Release

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Mission: Cross was initially scheduled for release in February 2024, but the release date was postponed by the distributor Plus M Entertainment.[11][12] The film was released on 9 August 2024.[13][14]

Reception

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James Marsh of South China Morning Post gave the film 4/5 stars, describing the film as hilarious and packed with an endless stream of gags, while also featuring well-executed action and strong performances from the actresses.[3] Kim Da-sol of The Korea Herald praised the film as a delightful action comedy that follows the familiar troupe of a couple with secret pasts, but is elevated by the weighty presence of the lead actors Hwang Jung-min and Yeom Jung-ah, who are capable to balance the comedic and action elements of the film.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "Mission: Cross". BBFC. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  2. ^ "'Mission: Cross' Trailer Teases Explosive Action Ahead of August 9 Release". About Netflix. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e Marsh, James (5 August 2024). "Review Mission: Cross movie review – Hwang Jung-min, Yum Jung-ah play couple in Netflix spy caper". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Netflix action film 'Mission: Cross' starring Hwang Jung-min to premiere in August". Korea JoongAng Daily. 17 July 2024. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  5. ^ 김보라 (20 July 2022). "[단독] 염정아, 황정민과 부부 호흡...'크로스' 주연 캐스팅" [[Exclusive] Yeom Jeong-ah and Hwang Jeong-min as a couple... Cast as the lead roles in 'Cross'] (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  6. ^ 조지영 (1 August 2022). "[공식] 황정민X염정아X전혜진, 첩보 액션 코미디 영화 '크로스' 출연 확정..지난달 첫 삽 떴다" [[Official] Hwang Jung-min X Yeom Jung-ah X Jeon Hye-jin confirmed to appear in spy action comedy film 'Cross'.. First shovel broke ground last month] (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  7. ^ 강효진 (31 August 2022). "[단독]'안나' 김준한, 영화 '크로스' 우정출연" [[Exclusive] 'Anna' Kim Jun-han, friendly appearance in movie 'Cross'] (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  8. ^ 배효주 (1 August 2022). "'크로스' 황정민X염정아X전혜진 코믹 호흡..7월24일 크랭크인[공식]" ['Cross' Hwang Jung-min X Yeom Jung-ah X Jeon Hye-jin's comical chemistry.. Start of filming on July 24 [Official]] (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  9. ^ 조지영 (1 August 2022). "[공식] 황정민X염정아X전혜진, 첩보 액션 코미디 영화 '크로스' 출연 확정..지난달 첫 삽 떴다" [[Official] Hwang Jung-min X Yeom Jung-ah X Jeon Hye-jin confirmed to appear in spy action comedy film 'Cross'.. First shovel broke ground last month] (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  10. ^ 정희연 (24 November 2022). "Hwang Jung-min-Yeom Jeong-ah-Jeon Hye-jin 'Cross' crank-up [Official]" (in Korean). Naver. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 August 2024.
  11. ^ Kim, Da-sol (29 December 2023). "Jeon Hye-jin's upcoming comedy action flick, 'Mission: Cross,' delays release". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  12. ^ Narayanan, Varsha (5 July 2024). "Jeon Hye-Jin's Korean Movie Mission: Cross Gets Release Date Window on Netflix". ComingSoon.net. Archived from the original on 29 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  13. ^ Kim, Seo-young (5 August 2024). "Two veteran actors play as a mismatched couple in the Netflix film". The Chosun Ilbo. Archived from the original on 8 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
  14. ^ "Mission: Cross, Korean spy caper on Netflix, is an action-packed romp". South China Morning Post. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  15. ^ Kim, Da-sol (7 August 2024). "[Herald Review] 'Mission: Cross,' a high octane action flick with comedic elements". The Korea Herald. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
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