I. Introduction
Midnight FM is a 2010 South Korean action thriller film by Kim Sang-man starring Park Soo Ae and Yoo Ji Tae. The filming was expected to start late January/early February 2010 & finish April, 2010. It was released October 14, 2010, in South Korea. The international premiere was at the Hawaii International Film Festival ten days later.
II. Synopsis
Sun-young, a popular radio host, decides to quit her job to take care of her ill-daughter. But, the last day of her job turns nightmarish when a murderer takes her family hostage.
III. Cast
Pic | Name | Character |
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Park Soo Ae | Go Sun Young | |
Yoo Ji Tae | Han Dong Soo |
IV. Teaser & Trailer
V. OST
VI. Reception
The film has gotten the scores of 7.8 & 6.5 on Mydramalist &, IMDB respectively.
VII. Screen International
Darcy Paquet of Screen International called it, - A better-than-average Korean thriller that despite its plot holes, manages to maintain the tension all the way through.
VIII. Twitch Film
Shelagh Rowan-Legg of Twitch Film wrote, - Midnight FM can easily be added not only to the radio film canon, but also to the slate of great thrillers being produced in recent years in South Korea.
VIIII. Beyond Hollywood
James Mudge of Beyond Hollywood wrote, - Certainly, director Kim’s enthusiasm makes up for any lack of originality, and thanks to a fine script, fast pace and the efforts of the headlining stars, it stands as one of the best and most fun Korean thrillers of the last year or so.
VII. Awards & Nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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2010 | 6th University Film Festival of Korea | Best Actress | Park Soo Ae | Won |
2010 | 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Music | Kim Jun-seong | Nominated |
2010 | 31st Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best Actress | Park Soo Ae | Won |
2011 | 8th Max Movie Awards | Best Actress | Park Soo Ae | Nominated |
2011 | 47th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best Actress | Park Soo Ae | Nominated |
2011 | Fukuoka Asian Film Festival | Grand Prix | Kim Sang-man | Nominated |