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Extreme Job (2019 Film)

Extreme Job (Korean: 극한직업; RR: Geukhanjikeob) is a 2019 South Korean action-comedy film directed by Lee Byeong-hun. The film follows a team of narcotics detectives who, in an attempt to dismantle a criminal organization, go undercover by operating a fried chicken restaurant. The venture takes an unexpected turn when their recipe becomes a massive success, leading the detectives to balance their police duties with the demands of running a popular eatery.

Extreme Job promotional poster
Promotional poster for the 2019 film Extreme Job.

Production

The film was produced and distributed by CJ Entertainment. Principal photography for the project commenced on March 29, 2018, and concluded on July 19, 2018.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast portraying the narcotics squad and their criminal counterparts:

  • Ryu Seung-ryong as Squad Chief Go
  • Lee Ha-nee as Detective Jang
  • Jin Sun-kyu as Detective Ma
  • Lee Dong-hwi as Detective Young-ho
  • Gong Myung as Detective Jae-hoon
  • Shin Ha-kyun as Lee Moo-bae
  • Oh Jung-se as Ted Chang
Ryu Seung-ryong
Ryu Seung-ryong as Squad Chief Go.
Lee Ha-nee
Lee Ha-nee as Detective Jang.
Jin Sun-kyu
Jin Sun-kyu as Detective Ma.
Lee Dong-hwi
Lee Dong-hwi as Detective Young-ho.
Gong Myung
Gong Myung as Detective Jae-hoon.
Shin Ha-kyun
Shin Ha-kyun as Lee Moo-bae.
Oh Jung-se
Oh Jung-se as Ted Chang.
Yang Hyun-min
Yang Hyun-min as Hong Sang-pil.
Heo Joon-seok
Heo Joon-seok as General Manager Jung.
Jang Jin-hee
Jang Jin-hee as Sun-hee.
Park Jae-hong
Park Jae-hong as Lee Moo-bae's group member.

Reception

The film received recognition at major South Korean film awards. At the 40th Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2019, it was honored with the Top Box Office Seller award. In 2020, at the 56th Daejong Film Awards, Jin Sun-kyu received the Best Supporting Actor award, while Kim Mi-hye and Mo Sung-jin were recognized for Best Planning.

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