Fists of Legend

2013 film by Kang Woo-suk

For the 1994 Hong Kong film, see Fist of Legend.

Fists of Legend

Theatrical release poster

Hangul|

전설의 주먹

Hanja|

傳說의 주먹

RR| Jeonseorui jumeok
MR| Chŏnsŏrŭi chumŏk
Directed by| Kang Woo-suk
Written by| Jang Min-seok
Based on| Legend Punch
by Lee Jong-gyu
Produced by| Jung Sun-young
Son Jeong-woo
Starring| Hwang Jung-min
Yoo Jun-sang
Lee Yo-won
Yoon Je-moon
Jung Woong-in
Cinematography| Kim Yong-heung
Lee Bong-joo
Edited by| Ko Im-pyo
Music by| Jo Yeong-wook

Production
company

Cinema Service

Distributed by| CJ Entertainment

Release date

* April 10, 2013 (2013-04-10)

Running time

| 153 minutes
Country| South Korea
Language| Korean
Box office| US$12 million[1]

Fists of Legend (Korean: 전설의 주먹; RR: Jeonseorui jumeok) is a 2013 South Korean action drama film directed by Kang Woo-suk. It is based on the popular webtoon of the same title written by Lee Jong-gyu and illustrated by Lee Yoon-gyun. The film stars Hwang Jung-min, Yoo Jun-sang, Lee Yo-won, Yoon Je-moon, and Jung Woong-in.[2][3][4]

## Plot

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A moment of bad luck derailed Deok-kyu's Olympic dreams and led him and his friends to jail. Jin-ho got out of jail quickly because of his rich parents, but Deok-kyu, Jae-seok, and Sang-hoon were not so lucky.

Years later, while running a noodle shop to earn extra money following an accident involving his daughter, Deok-kyu accepts an invitation to join a televised mixed martial arts tournament, Fists of Legend. A group of middle-aged men who used to be called "legends" during their teenage high school days take part in the "real action fighting" reality show, and the winner gets a prize of ₩20 million every round, for a total of ₩200 million (US$183,823). Among the contestants are Deok-kyu's old friends Sang-hoon, currently a manager at a large company who lacks in self-respect after getting passed over for a promotion, and Jae-seok, now a good-for-nothing guy who dreams of becoming a somebody.

## Cast

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* Hwang Jung-min as Im Deok-kyu[5]
* Park Jeong-min as young Deok-kyu
* Yoo Jun-sang as Lee Sang-hoon
* Gu Won as young Sang-hoon
* Yoon Je-moon as Shin Jae-seok
* Park Doo-shik as young Jae-seok
* Lee Yo-won as Hong Gyu-min
* Jung Woong-in as Son Jin-ho
* Lee Jung-hyuk as young Jin-ho
* Sung Ji-ru as Seo Kang-gook
* Ji Woo as Im Soo-bin
* Kang Shin-il as Director Jo
* Kang Sung-jin as Announcer
* Kwon Hyun-sang as Author
* Choi Hyo-eun as Eun-soo
* Kwon Eun-soo as Writer Kwon
* Kim Jae-yong as Writer Jae

## Production

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Filming began on July 15, 2012 at the Shin Joon-sub boxing gym in Namwon, North Jeolla Province,[6][7] and wrapped on November 28, 2012 in Paju.[8]

Actor Yoo Jun-sang injured the cruciate ligament in his left knee while filming and underwent surgery on October 30, 2012.[9]

## Awards and nominations

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2013 50th Grand Bell Awards

* Nomination - Best Actor - Hwang Jung-min
* Nomination - Best Supporting Actor - Yoo Jun-sang
* Nomination - Best New Actor - Park Doo-shik
* Nomination - Best New Actor - Park Jung-min
* Nomination - Best Lighting - Kang Dae-hee

## References

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1. ^ "Fists of Legend (2013)". Korean Film Biz Zone. Archived from the original on 2022-07-05. Retrieved 2018-03-16.
2. ^ Lee, Eun-sun (5 April 2013). "Filled with humanity as well as action - Fist of Legend". Korean Film Council. Archived from the original on 2015-06-10. Retrieved 2013-04-05.
3. ^ Paquet, Darcy (17 April 2013). "In Focus: Fists of Legend". Korean Film Council. Archived from the original on 2013-12-09. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
4. ^ "Today's Photo: March 9, 2013". The Chosun Ilbo. 9 March 2013. Archived from the original on 14 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-10.
5. ^ Jung, Hyun-mok; Jang, Sung-ran (17 April 2013). "Hwang Jung-min is a jack of all trades". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
6. ^ Hong, Lucia (9 May 2012). "Hwang Jung-min set to star in director Kang Woo-suk's new film". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2013-12-28. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
7. ^ Hong, Lucia (16 May 2012). "Lee Yo-won to play a producer in Kang Woo-suk's new film". 10Asia. Archived from the original on 2013-12-28. Retrieved 2012-11-18.
8. ^ Frater, Patrick (29 November 2012). "Fist set for April strike". Film Business Asia. Archived from the original on 2012-12-04. Retrieved 2012-11-29.
9. ^ An, So-hyoun (10 March 2013). "Yu Jun Sang Says He Thought He Would Die While Filming Fist of Legend". enewsWorld. CJ E&M. Archived from the original on April 11, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-10.

## External links

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* Official website (in Korean)
* Fists of Legend at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)
* Fists of Legend at IMDb

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Webtoons published by Kakao Webtoon

First published in Korean|

* The Great Catsby (2004)
* Timing (2006)
* Love Story
* Misaeng (2012–13)
* Goblin Hill (2013–present)
* Face on Lie (2018–2020)

Adaptations|

* Apt. (2006)
* BABO (2008)
* Hello, Schoolgirl (2008)
* Moss (2010)
* Marry Me, Mary! (2010)
* Late Blossom (2011)
* Pained (2011)
* The Neighbor (2012)
* 26 Years (2012)
* Fists of Legend (2013)
* Secretly, Greatly (2013)
* The Five (2013)
* Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014)
* Hogu's Love (2015)
* Super Daddy Yeol (2015)
* Inside Men (2015)
* Timing (2015)
* The Chase (2017)
* Steel Rain (2017)
* Love Alarm (2019–23)
* Extraordinary You (2019)
* Itaewon Class (2020)
* Memorist (2020)
* How to Buy a Friend (2020)
* Mystic Pop-up Bar (2020)
* Steel Rain 2: Summit (2020)
* The Uncanny Counter (2020–present)
* Navillera (2021)
* Goblin Hill (2021–22)
* Work Later, Drink Now (2021–23)
* Dr. Brain (2021–present)
* Jinxed at First (2022)

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