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The World of Love

2025 1 h 59 min Drama 세계의 주인

A South Korean drama about a high-school girl whose impulsive words trigger a campaign of anonymous notes that upend her ordinary life.

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About the film

What it’s about

Lee Joo-in, a 17-year-old student, is known for her cheerful, mischievous nature. She changes boyfriends often, practices taekwondo, helps her mother at a kindergarten, and volunteers with friends. Her routine is disrupted when a classmate starts a petition against the return of a released sex offender to their neighbourhood.

What hooks you

Directed by Yoon Ga-eun, the film stars Seo Soo-bin as Lee Joo-in and Jang Hye-jin as Kang Tae-seon. It was shot between September and 20 November 2024. The protagonist's name translates as "owner" or "master", suggesting the title can be read as "Master of the World".

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who appreciate character-driven stories about teenage turmoil and the weight of careless words, set against the backdrop of a close-knit community.

Technical details
Country
South Korea
Year
2025
Genre
Drama
Running time
1h 59min
World premiere
Sep 7, 2025
Budget$750,000
Box office (world)$1,260,165

×1.7box office to budget

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 281 votes
7.5 /10
IMDb
7.5837
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Creative team

All 12
Screenplay Yoon Ga-eun
Starring
  1. 01 Seo Soo-bin Lee Joo-in · Lee Jooin
  2. 02 Jang Hye-jin Kang Tae-seon
  3. 03 Lee Sang-hee Lee Haein · Lee Hae-in
  4. 04 Kim Jeong-sik Jang Suho
  5. 05 Kim Jeong-shik Jang Soo-ho
  6. 06 Kang Chae-yun Gong Yura
  7. 07 Kang Chae-yoon Kong Yoo-ra
  8. 08 Park Ji-yoon Jang Noo-ri · Jang Noori
  9. 09 Kim Ye-chang Park Chan-woo
  10. 10 Go Min-si Han Mido
  11. 11 Ko Min-shi Han Mi-do

Trivia

  1. The film's shooting period was from September to November 20, 2024.
  2. The name of the main heroine translates as «master», «owner», and the title of the film can be translated as «Master of the World».

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