Hyena

In the darkly comedic thriller 'Hyena,' directed by Cho Jin-kyu, Ji-seong (played by Ha Jung-woo) is a ruthless and cunning young man consumed by his desire for success. His sole focus is on achieving wealth and power, with no regard for the well-being or feelings of others. Ji-seong's ambition knows no bounds, and he is willing to go to any length to achieve his goals. Ji-seong's life takes a turn when his former college friend, Dong-sik (played by Kim Hyeong-beom), recommends him for a modeling job. Ji-seong sees this as an opportunity to increase his wealth and status and quickly seizes it. However, he soon realizes that the job involves modeling for a group of beautiful women who are not merely clients, but his boss's wife and her acquaintances. The wife of Dong-sik, the boss's wife (played by Kim Se-ah), is the main object of Ji-seong's desire. She is cunning and manipulative, using her beauty and power to achieve her goals. Ji-seong becomes infatuated with her, and they start a twisted relationship. However, Ji-seong soon learns that the wife is not what she seems, and her beauty hides a dark secret. As Ji-seong becomes more and more embroiled in the wife's world, he becomes trapped in her web of deceit and manipulation. He finds himself struggling to maintain his own identity and sense of self amidst the chaos that surrounds him. Ji-seong's obsession with the wife blinds him to the harm that she is causing, and he becomes complicit in her schemes. Throughout the film, Ji-seong's obsession with success and the wife's beauty consumes him, causing chaos and destruction in his life. His relationships with those around him, including his friends and his former college friend Dong-sik, begin to fray as his focus shifts to the wife and the world of high society. The wife, however, is not the only one manipulating Ji-seong. He soon realizes that his former college friend Dong-sik has an ulterior motive for introducing him to the wife. Dong-sik is using Ji-seong to get close to the wife and eventually become the boss. Dong-sik's plan is revealed to be a twisted game of cat and mouse, with Ji-seong caught in the middle. As the story unfolds, Ji-seong's world begins to crumble. His relationships with those around him continue to deteriorate, and he is left alone to face the consequences of his actions. In the end, Ji-seong is forced to confront the darkness within himself and the true nature of those around him. In 'Hyena,' director Cho Jin-kyu creates a dark and twisted world where the pursuit of success and power drives individuals to commit unspeakable acts. The film is a commentary on the corrupting influence of wealth and power, and the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve their goals. Ha Jung-woo's performance as Ji-seong is chilling, capturing the essence of a man consumed by his own desires. Throughout the film, the cinematography and production design create a tense and foreboding atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the dark world of the characters. The score is haunting and atmospheric, adding to the tension and unease that pervades the film. In the end, 'Hyena' is a gripping and thought-provoking thriller that challenges the viewer to question the true cost of success and the lengths to which individuals will go to achieve their goals.