‘Pamyo‘ Rides High as ‘Crime City 4’ Airs on KBS2
SEOUL, October 9, 2024 – The occult thriller ‘Pamyo’ continues to garner acclaim after surpassing 11.9 million viewers upon its February 2024 release, solidifying its status as a landmark achievement in korean cinema. The film, directed by Jang Jae-hyeon, recently swept the Director’s Cut Awards, winning Best Director and Best Screenplay, beating out competition including Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Mickey 17‘.
‘Pamyo’ reinterprets Korean beliefs surrounding Feng Shui, Yin-Yang, the Five Elements, and shamanism through a modern lens, blending genre tension with mystery.The cast includes Choi Min-sik as seasoned feng shui master Sang-deok,Kim Go-eun as shaman Hwarim,Yoo Hae-jin as undertaker Yeong-geun,and Lee Do-hyun as monk Bong-gil.
Currently, ‘Pamyo’ maintains a 8.22 audience rating on Naver,with viewers praising its “thoroughly calculated narrative” and the actors’ performances. One reviewer described it as “a movie that will make your heart tremble and then fill you with excitement,” labeling it “the pinnacle of K-occult.”
Today, coinciding with the end of the holiday season, KBS2 is airing the 10 million-viewer action film ‘Crime City 4‘ at 8:20 PM. The movie stars Ma Dong-seok as detective Ma Seok-do, battling a global criminal institution.