Because I Hate Korea

Because I Hate Korea
Theatrical release poster
Hangul
한국이 싫어서
RRHangugi sireoseo
MRHan'gugi sirŏsŏ
Directed byJang Kun-jae
Screenplay byJang Kun-jae
Based on한국이 싫어서
by Chang Kang-myoung
Produced byYoun Hee-young
Starring
CinematographyNa Hui-seok
Edited byLee Yeon-jeong
Music byKwun Hyun-jeong
Production
companies
  • Mocushura
  • Cinematic Moment
  • Indiestory
  • Sidus
Distributed by
  • NK Contents
  • D-Station
Release dates
  • October 4, 2023 (2023-10-04) (BIFF)
  • August 28, 2024 (2024-08-28) (South Korea)
Running time
106 minutes
CountrySouth Korea
LanguageKorean
Box officeUS$347,051

Because I Hate Korea (Korean: 한국이 싫어서) is a 2023 South Korean drama film directed by Jang Kun-jae and starring Go Ah-sung and Joo Jong-hyuk. Based on novel of the same name by Chang Kang-myoung, it follows a woman in her late 20s who suddenly leaves her job, family, and boyfriend behind to go to New Zealand alone in search of her own happiness.

It premiered at 28th Busan International Film Festival as opening film on October 4, 2023. It was released theatrically on August 28, 2024 in South Korea.