Synopsis

Do-hyun, who dreams of becoming a rock musician, continues to practice while juggling various part-time jobs. When Ji-woo notices Do-hyun’s talent, he offers to become his manager, leading Do-hyun to gather bandmates for a blind jam session. Kim Hong-joon’s second film, Jungle Story, is a rare Korean movie centered around a rock band. Although it was a box office failure, it remains notable for featuring a young Yoon Do-hyun. The soundtrack, composed by Shin Hae-chul, gained significant popularity despite the film’s commercial performance.

Director

KIM Hong-joon

Born in 1957, Kim graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Anthropology and completed his Ph.D. coursework in Visual Anthropology at Temple University. He began his film career under director Im Kwon-taek and made his directorial debut with Life in Rose. He went on to direct Jungle Story and is currently a professor at the Korea National University of Arts. He previously served as Executive Director of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival and is currently heading the Real Fantastic Film Festival.