Director Ha Jung-woo's new film LOBBY is set to deliver a witty and unconventional cinematic experience.
On March 13, distributor Showbox released two official posters for the film, showcasing its dynamic cast, high-stakes tension, and satirical elements.
🎭 First Poster: A Whirlwind of Characters & Chaos
The first poster highlights Chang-wook (played by Ha Jung-woo), a startup CEO, as he practices a golf swing with a broom, symbolizing his unexpected journey into high-stakes lobbying.
Above him, various key characters make their presence known:
🏌️♂️ Jin Pro (Kang Hae-rim) – a dedicated golf enthusiast
📰 Park Gi-ja (Lee Dong-hwi) – a lobbyist-journalist hybrid
🏛️ Choi Sil-jang (Kim Eui-sung) – a government policy director
The tension rises with:
📞 Director Kim (Kwak Sun-young) – Chang-wook's ally, seen making a serious phone call
🔥 Gwang-woo (Park Byung-eun) & Minister Jo (Kang Mal-geum) – locked in an intense confrontation
The golf club owner (Park Hae-soo) strikes a power pose, while his wife Dami (Cha Joo-young) and celebrity Ma Tae-soo (Choi Si-won) walk hand in hand, adding layers of intrigue.
🏌️♂️ Second Poster: Bold Visuals & Satirical Energy
The second poster, featuring the tagline "Even if it gets dirty, let's fight," presents a collage-style layout that captures the film's chaotic and unpredictable atmosphere.
🔹 Dramatic facial expressions reflect each character's emotional rollercoaster
🔹 Fast-paced action scenes—running, golf cart chases—heighten the sense of urgency
🔹 Key objects like money stacks and golf balls hint at the satirical core of the story
These elements further build anticipation for the film's sharp humor and thrilling narrative.
🎬 What's LOBBY About?
At the heart of the story is a startup CEO (Ha Jung-woo) who finds himself entangled in a multi-trillion-won government project. To secure the ₩4 trillion (approx. $3 billion) national contract, he enters the murky world of lobbying through golf.
📅 LOBBY Hits Theaters on April 2
With a sharp script, satirical humor, and an all-star cast, LOBBY promises to be a refreshing take on political maneuvering and power struggles in South Korea.
[Photo Credit: Showbox]
