Men of Plastic (Korean: 압꾸정; RR: Apkkujeong) is a 2022 South Korean comedy drama film directed by Lim Jin-sun. It follows Dae-guk, (Ma Dong-seok), a native of Apgujeong with an overbearing meddlesome nature, and Ji-woo (Jung Kyung-ho), a prickly plastic surgeon who relies solely on his skills, as they usher in the golden era of the plastic surgery business in Gangnam. The film was released on November 30, 2022.
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Synopsis
Dae-guk, a native of Apgujeong-dong, with an endless stream of business ideas and a natural gift for persuasion, crosses paths with Ji-woo, a once-renowned top plastic surgeon looking to make a comeback. Recognizing Ji-woo's ambition and potential at a glance, Dae-guk instinctively senses that it's time to put his business acumen to the test. With his unstoppable drive, Daeguk brings together Ji-woo's surgical skills, insider Mi-jeong's extensive network, financial backing from Apgujeong's big spender Tae-cheon, and the powerful connections of Gyu-ok. Their goal is to build not just Apgujeong's leading plastic surgery clinic, but to transform it into Asia's ultimate beauty capital.
Cast
Ma Dong-seok as Dae-guk, a native Apgujeong-dong resident with a booming business idea
Jung Kyung-ho as Park Ji-woo, a talented plastic surgeon who loses his medical license.
Oh Na-ra as Oh Mi-jeong, the head of Insa Plastic Surgery's consultation office.
Choi Byung-mo as Cho Tae-cheon, a charismatic businessman.
Oh Yeon-seo as Hong Gyu-ok, the director of an Apgujeong VIP esthetic shop.
Oh Hee-joon as Valet
Nam Mi-jung as Man Ki-cheon
Ryu Seung-soo
Im Hyung-joon
Han Bo-reum
Jung Ji-so
Production
Principal photography began in August 2020 and ended on November 20, 2020.
On October 30, 2022, it was confirmed that the film's press conference was canceled due to the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush.