Director Byun Youngjoo, Singer Eun Ga Eun Praise Debut Film

The cheerful comedy film 'Ivanlee Jang Man-ok', set to bring fresh vitality to the Korean independent film scene, has been released. This queer comedy, which depicts the delightful challenge of Man-ok, a strong-willed woman confronting societal prejudice, is poised for box office success with its unique, innovative concept and broad appeal characteristic of independent films.

Released on the 10th, 'Ivanlee Jang Man-ok' tells the story of Man-ok, a middle-aged lesbian, who returns to her hometown of Ivanlee and runs for village chief to oppose the injustice of her ex-husband. While it addresses the challenges of a character confronting social prejudice and hatred, it does so without being heavy or dark, offering healthy laughter and a warm sense of solidarity in a delightful manner, providing audiences with a cathartic experience.

The film has garnered enthusiastic responses from audiences since its release, showing an unprecedented box office trend with all seats for the first-week audience talkback (GV) sessions selling out consecutively. This proves the high expectations for the film.

On the release date, June 10th, a Cinema Talk held at CGV Yongsan I'Park Mall was attended by director Lee Yoo-jin and actors Sung Jae-yoon, Park Wan-gyu, and Saekja, with comedian and writer Won So-yoon moderating and sharing behind-the-scenes stories. The second GV, held the following day at Artnine, also sold out, featuring in-depth discussions about the film's message of solidarity and support. The upcoming 'Woo Joo Talk' scheduled for the 14th at Lika Cinema has also sold out, with the attendance of directors Park Jun-ho and Lee Yoo-jin announced. This initial sell-out frenzy, combined with spontaneous word-of-mouth from audiences, is laying the groundwork for long-term box office success.

The secret to 'Ivanlee Jang Man-ok' captivating audiences lies in the overwhelming praise it has received from across the film industry. Esteemed filmmakers and critics have lauded the film's unique sense of humor and its message.