Also known as: Injil (from the cited Wikipedia lead)
Verified Korean-culture entity · as of 2026-09-06 · re-verified daily · cross-checked + Skill-scored · via KoreaAPI · ✓✓ cross-verified
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Hostage: Missing Celebrity (Korean: 인질; RR: Injil) is a 2021 South Korean action thriller film, written and directed by Pil Gam-sung in his directional debut. It is based on the 2015 Chinese film Saving Mr. Wu. Starring Hwang Jung-min, the film follows the kidnapping of Korean top film star Hwang Jung-min, who initially believes it's a prank until he realizes the kidnappers are demanding a huge ransom within 24 hours.
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Verified facts
Hostage: Missing Celebrity (인질) — verified Korean film. Released 2021-08. Directed by Pil Gam-seong. 1 verified cast.
Details
Runtime (min): 94
Genre: action film
Original language: Korean
Korean Title: 인질
Romanization: Injil
Release Year: 2021
Country: South Korean
Director: Pil Gam-sung
Lead Actor: 황정민
Remake Of: 세이빙 미스터 우
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Wikipedia lists the Korean name as 인질 (2021년 영화); KoreaAPI uses 인질 (chosen by source authority).
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Hostage: Missing Celebrity (Korean: 인질; RR: Injil) is a 2021 South Korean action thriller film, written and directed by Pil Gam-sung in his directional debut. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06, via KoreaAPI).
When was Hostage: Missing Celebrity released?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity was released in 2021-08 (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who stars in Hostage: Missing Celebrity?
Cast includes Hwang Jung-min (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who directed Hostage: Missing Celebrity?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity was directed by Pil Gam-seong (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hostage: Missing Celebrity's runtime (min)?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity — Runtime (min): 94 (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hostage: Missing Celebrity's genre?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity — Genre: action film (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hostage: Missing Celebrity's original language?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity — Original language: Korean (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hostage: Missing Celebrity's korean title?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity — Korean Title: 인질 (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hostage: Missing Celebrity's romanization?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity — Romanization: Injil (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hostage: Missing Celebrity's release year?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity — Release Year: 2021 (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hostage: Missing Celebrity's country?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity — Country: South Korean (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hostage: Missing Celebrity's director?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity — Director: Pil Gam-sung (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hostage: Missing Celebrity's lead actor?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity — Lead Actor: 황정민 (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Hostage: Missing Celebrity's remake of?
Hostage: Missing Celebrity — Remake Of: 세이빙 미스터 우 (verified via Wikidata Q107264952 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; Wikipedia Hostage: Missing Celebrity 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC; TMDB 602463 2026-09-06 20:57 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
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