Pilot (Korean: 파일럿) is a 2024 South Korean comedy film directed by Kim Han-gyul and starring Jo Jung-suk, Lee Ju-myoung, Han Sun-hwa, and Shin Seung-ho. The film follows a star pilot, Han Jung-woo, who suddenly becomes unemployed and succeeds in getting re-employed after a drastic transformation. It was released theatrically on July 31, 2024.[4]
Pilot is a remake of the 2012 Swedish film Cockpit.
Plot
Han Jung-woo, a star pilot with top-notch flying skills and hot popularity that even led to his appearances on famous television shows, suffers a drastic fall from grace due to a momentary mistake. Blacklisted and unable to secure employment with any airline, he faces severe adversity. In a desperate bid for survival, Han Jung-woo adopts a new identity as his younger sister and manages to find re-employment. However, his newfound stability is soon threatened by unforeseen challenges.
Cast
Jo Jung-suk as Han Jung-woo, a star pilot who suddenly becomes unemployed after being fired from his dream job.[5]
Lee Ju-myoung as Yoon Seul-gi, a cool and confident pilot who becomes close to Jung-woo.
As of August 3, 2024[update], Pilot has grossed $5.7 million with a running total of 896,607 tickets sold.[9] It surpassed 1 million admissions on the 4th day of release, which is the shortest period of time among movies released in the summer.[10]
^Ryu Ji-yoon (April 18, 2024). '파일럿', 조정석 파격 변신의 비밀은? ['Pilot', what is the secret to Jo Jung-seok's extraordinary transformation?] (in Korean). Dailian [ko]. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024 – via Naver.
^Yeon Hwi-seon (July 15, 2024). 조정석 코미디 '파일럿' 예고·포스터 공개, 웃음 이륙 준비 [Jo Jung-seok's comedy 'Pilot' trailer and poster released, preparing for laughter takeoff] (in Korean). OSEN [ko]. Archived from the original on August 10, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024 – via Naver.
^Kim Ji-woo (June 20, 2024). 조정석, 훈녀 그 자체…'여자의 삶' 택한 이유는 [파일럿] [Jo Jung-seok, the epitome of a hottie… The reason he chose 'A Woman's Life' [Pilot]] (in Korean). MyDaily. Retrieved August 3, 2024 – via Naver.
^ abKim Seo-yoon (July 16, 2024). 조정석도 놀란 유재석·조세호 연기…'파일럿'에 깜짝 등장 [Jo Jung-seok was surprised by Yoo Jae-seok and Jo Se-ho's acting... Surprise appearance in 'Pilot'] (in Korean). Tenasia. Archived from the original on August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024 – via Naver.
^Jeong Eun-young (July 31, 2024). 조정석 주연 영화 '파일럿', 오늘(31일) 개봉…실시간 후기 및 평점→쿠키영상? [Jo Jung-seok's movie 'Pilot' opens today (31st)... Real-time reviews and ratings → Cookie video?] (in Korean). Topstarnews. Archived from the original on August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
^Lee Chang-gyu (August 3, 2024). '파일럿', 개봉 4일 만에 100만 돌파…조정석=코미디 공식 입증 ['Pilot' Surpasses 1 Million in 4 Days of Release... Jo Jung-seok = Comedy Formula Proven] (in Korean). Xportsnews. Archived from the original on August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024 – via Naver.
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