# Park Hoon-jung's 'Sad Tropic' Opens November 25 With Kim Myung-min and Park Hae-soo

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- Published: 2026-10-16T12:49:05.558Z
- Publisher: Hallyu Brief

> Director Park Hoon-jung's action noir 'Sad Tropic' will hit Korean theaters on November 25, distributor Mindmark announced.

## Key points

1. Kim Myung-min plays Sabu, the leader who raised a killer organization in the rainforest.
2. Park Hae-soo leads a cast of jungle-raised killers in the film.
3. The film won a special jury prize at the 44th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival in April.

## When does Sad Tropic open in Korea?

Distributor Mindmark said on October 13 that 'Sad Tropic' will open in theaters on November 25, 2026. The announcement came from the company, which is handling the film's domestic release.

## What is Sad Tropic about?

The film is an action noir about children raised within a killer organization that shares the film's title. The group was built by Sabu, an absolute ruler of the rainforest. When Sabu dies, the children begin to suspect one another, and the story unfolds from that rupture.

## Who is in the cast?

Kim Myung-min plays Sabu. Park Hae-soo, Lee Shin-young, and Park Yu-rim play the jungle-raised killers. Taiwanese actors Lin Bo-hong, Chen Yi-yuan, and Wang Bo-jie also appear.

## Who is director Park Hoon-jung?

Park Hoon-jung directed 'Newworld' (2013) and 'The Witch' (2018). 'Sad Tropic' is his first film in three years, following 'The Gentlemen' (2023).

## For international fans

Park Hoon-jung is known for stylized Korean crime thrillers, and 'The Witch' is a useful reference point for fans new to his work. The film's festival recognition in Brussels, where it won a special jury prize in April, suggests interest beyond Korea. Overseas release details have not been announced in the source material, so check distributor channels for updates.

## FAQ

### When is Sad Tropic released?

Sad Tropic opens in Korean theaters on November 25, 2026, according to distributor Mindmark.

### Is Sad Tropic a Park Hoon-jung film?

Yes. Park Hoon-jung directed the film, which follows his earlier works Newworld and The Witch.

### Who stars in Sad Tropic?

Kim Myung-min plays Sabu, with Park Hae-soo, Lee Shin-young, and Park Yu-rim as the jungle-raised killers.

## Sources

- [Yonhap News](https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20261013045200005)

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