Victory (2024 film)
2024 South Korean film by Park Beom-soo
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Victory (Korean: 빅토리) is a 2024 South Korean musical drama film directed by Park Beom-soo, starring Lee Hye-ri, Park Se-wan, Lee Jung-ha, and Jo Aram. It follows the passionate journey of a dance duo, Pil-sun and Mi-na, from Geoje, who form a cheerleading club called "Millennium Girls".[2]
| Victory | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Hangul | 빅토리 |
| Lit. | Victory |
| RR | Biktori |
| MR | Pikt'ori |
| Directed by | Park Beom-soo |
| Written by |
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| Produced by | Bae Seon-hye |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Park Jung-hoon |
| Edited by | Heo Seon-mi |
| Music by | Kim Dong-wook |
Production company | Annapurna Films |
| Distributed by | Mindmark |
Release dates |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$3.3 million[1] |
The film premiered on July 12, 2024 at the New York Asian Film Festival.[3][4][5] It was released theatrically on August 14, 2024.[6]
Plot
In 1999, dance duo Pil-sun and Mi-na from Geoje team up with cheerleader Se-hyeon, who has just transferred from Seoul, to create a cheerleading club and set up a dance practice room. Together with seven other members, they form the "Millennium Girls". They have to lead Chi-hyung and the struggling Geoje Commercial High School soccer team, known for always finishing last, to victory.
Cast
- Lee Hye-ri as Chu Pil-sun[2][7]
- Park Se-wan as Jang Mi-na[8][7]
- Lee Jung-ha as Yoon Chi-hyung[9][7]
- Jo Aram as Kim Se-hyeon[10]
- Choi Ji-su as Bae So-hee
- Baek Ha-i as Jeong Sun-jeong
- Kwon Yu-na as Kwon Yong-soon
- Yeom Ji-young as Yeom Sang-mi
- Lee Han-joo as Go Yu-ri
- Park Hyo-eun as Bang Ji-hye
- Ji Yi-soo as Hyundai Jungang High School cheerleader[11]
- Lee Chan-hyeong as Kim Dong-hyun
- Han Jong-hoon as Kim Hyung-woo
- Cha Joo-wan as Cheon Jin-tak[12]
Production
Filming
Principal photography began in March 2023 and ended in July 2023.[13]
Reception
Box office
As of August 23, 2024[update], Victory has grossed $1.7 million with a running total of 249,990 tickets sold.[1]
Accolades
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bechdel Day | 2025 | Bechdel Choice 10 — Film | Victory | Won | [14] |
| Bechdelian in film — Producer of the Year | Lee An-na | Won | |||
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2025 | Best New Actress | Lee Hye-ri | Nominated | [15] |
| Buil Film Awards | 2025 | Best New Actress | Pending | [16] | |
| Jo Aram | Pending |