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Because I Hate Korea 한국이 싫어서 (영화)

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Because I Hate Korea (Korean: 한국이 싫어서) is a 2023 South Korean drama film directed by Jang Kun-jae and starring Go Ah-sung and Joo Jong-hyuk. Based on novel of the same name by Chang Kang-myoung, it follows a woman in her late 20s who suddenly leaves her job, family, and boyfriend behind to go to New Zealand alone in search of her own happiness. It premiered at 28th Busan International Film Festival as opening film on October 4, 2023. It was released theatrically on August 28, 2024 in South Korea.

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Because I Hate Korea (한국이 싫어서 (영화)) — verified Korean book. By Chang Kang-myoung.

Details

• Original language: Korean
• Author: Chang Kang-myoung
• First published: 2015
• Title: Because I Hate Korea
• Korean Title: 한국이 싫어서
• Year: 2023
• Genre: drama film
• Director: Jang Kun-jae
• Country: South Korean
• Source Material: 장강명의 동명 소설
• Festival: 제28회(2023년) 부산국제영화제 개막작

Source reconciliation

• Wikidata lists the Korean name as 한국이 싫어서; KoreaAPI uses 한국이 싫어서 (영화) (chosen by source authority).
• Open Library lists the Korean name as Because I hate Korea (Korean Edition); KoreaAPI uses 한국이 싫어서 (영화) (chosen by source authority).

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