Luck-Key (2016 Film)

Luck-Key (Korean: 럭키; RR: Lukki) is a 2016 South Korean comedy film directed by Lee Gye-byeok. The film is a remake of the 2012 Japanese production Key of Life (Kagi Dorobo no Mesoddo). It was released in South Korea on October 13, 2016, and distributed by Showbox.

Promotional poster for the film Luck-Key.

Plot

The story follows Hyung-wook (played by Yu Hae-jin), a professional contract killer known for his perfect success rate. During a visit to a public bathhouse, he slips on a bar of soap, causing him to lose his memory. Ri-na (Jo Yoon-hee), a paramedic, assists him and takes him to the hospital.

Meanwhile, Jae-sung (Lee Joon), a struggling actor facing severe financial hardship, is also at the bathhouse. Witnessing Hyung-wook's accident and noticing his expensive belongings, Jae-sung impulsively switches their locker keys. When Hyung-wook regains consciousness, he has no memory of his identity and, based on the contents of the locker he now possesses, believes he is the struggling actor, Jae-sung. The two men subsequently find their lives exchanged, leading to a series of comedic complications.

Production

The film was produced by Jung Hee-soon. Principal photography for Luck-Key commenced on September 1, 2015, and concluded on November 25, 2015.

Cast

Actor Yu Hae-jin — Yu Hae-jin as Hyung-wook.

Actress Jo Yoon-hee — Jo Yoon-hee as Ri-na.

Actress Lim Ji-yeon — Lim Ji-yeon as Eun-joo.

Actor Jo Han-chul — Jo Han-chul as Il-sung.

Actor Choi Dae-sung — Choi Dae-sung as director 2.

Actress Jeon Hye-bin — Jeon Hye-bin as an actress.

Actor Lee Dong-hwi — Lee Dong-hwi as Min-suk.