Project Y (film)
2025 film by Lee Hwan
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Project Y (Korean: 프로젝트 Y) is a 2025 South Korean neo-noir crime drama film written and directed by Lee Hwan. Starring Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo, the film depicts the desire of two friends of the same age to steal 8 billion gold bars against the backdrop of Gangnam, Seoul.[2] The supporting cast includes Kim Shin-rok, Jung Young-joo, Lee Jae-kyoon, YooA, and Kim Sung-cheol.
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| Hangul | 프로젝트 Y |
| RR | Peurojekteu Y |
| MR | P'ŭrojekt'ŭ Y |
| Directed by | Lee Hwan |
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| Cinematography | Yoo Young-gi |
| Edited by | Han Mee-yeon |
| Music by | Gray |
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| Distributed by | Plus M Entertainment |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$939,590[1] |
The film had its world premiere in the Special Presentations section of the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2025.[3] It has also been invited to the 'Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere' section of the 30th Busan International Film Festival, where it was screened on September 18, 2025.[4] It was released theatrically on January 21, 2026 in South Korea.
Plot
A crime drama about Mi-sun and Do-kyung, who have nothing but each other, as they steal hidden black money and gold bars in a desperate attempt to escape their rock-bottom reality.
Cast
- Han So-hee as Yoon Mi-sun
- Jeon Jong-seo as Lee Do-kyung
- Kim Shin-rok as Choi Ga-yeong
- Jung Young-joo as Bull
- Lee Jae-kyoon as Seok-gu
- YooA as Ha-kyung[5]
- Kim Sung-cheol as Boss To
- Park Bo-in as Hardcore young lady
Production
In August 2024, Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo confirmed their appearance in the film through Instagram post.[6] In January 2025, it was confirmed by their respective agencies that Kim Shin-rok, and Kim Sung-cheol has joined the cast.[7]
Original soundtrack
The original soundtrack of the film was released on January 21, 2026. The digital album contains 6 vocal songs and 31 score tracks.[8]
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| Released | 2026 |
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| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "FOOL FOR YOU" | GRAY (Gray), DeVita | GRAY (Gray), DeVita | Hwasa | 3:30 |
| 2. | "Tide" | GRAY (Gray) | GRAY (Gray) | Kim Wan-sun | 2:08 |
| 3. | "THE CABARET" | GRAY (Gray) | GRAY (Gray) | DeVita | 1:34 |
| 4. | "ELECTRIC LIGHTS" | GRAY (Gray) | GRAY (Gray) | Hoody | 3:05 |
| 5. | "WHISPERS IN THE NIGHT" | GRAY (Gray) | GRAY (Gray) | DeVita | 2:37 |
| 6. | "MAN IN THE SKY" | DeVita | GRAY (Gray), DeVita, min | Ahn Shin-ae | 2:55 |
Release
Project Y had its world premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2025.[10][11] It was also screened in the 'Korean Cinema Today - Special Premiere' section at the 30th Busan International Film Festival on September 18, 2025.[12]
It was showcased in Stories of Women section of the 10th London East Asian Film Festival on October 25, 2025. It was also selected in the Competition strand along with other seven films,[13][14] and it won the Best Film award in the competition.[15]
The film was screened in the World Cinema Now section of the 37th Palm Springs International Film Festival on 2 January 2026.[16]
The film is expected to be released in both South Korea and Japan simultaneously as per announcement made by the distributors Plus M Entertainment.[17]
It was released in the Korean theatres on January 21, 2026.[18]
Reception
Box office
The film was released on January 21, 2026 on 781 screens.[1][19]
As of February 8, 2026[update], the film has grossed US$939,590 from 140,504 admissions.[20][1]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award/Festival | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | The London East Asia Film Festival | Best Film | Project Y | Won | [21] |
