Chilling character posters for Lee Min-ki’s thriller Monster
by girlfriday
There isn’t a whole lot of new information on Lee Min-ki’s new movie Monster, but they released character posters, and well, just take a gander. You’re welcome. This is the thriller that began shooting last May, and stars Lee Min-ki as a cold-blooded serial killer. Uh, if those hash marks tattooed into his back are for the number of people he’s killed, I’m totally going to need a nightlight and a buddy when I watch this movie.
The movie reunites Lee Min-ki with director Hwang In-ho of Chilling Romance, and he stars as “the perfect serial killer,” whatever that means. I think it means he doesn’t make mistakes, which I suppose is one definition of perfect. Co-starring is Kim Go-eun, a young actress who burst onto the scene with rave reviews for her debut in Eungyo in 2012.
She plays the older sister of a pair of girls who have no one but each other and run a tiny produce stand in the country to make a living. The unni isn’t quite right, and is known in the neighborhood as “the crazy bitch.” She’s simple but loyal, and loves her sister and will hurt anyone who messes with her. One day the younger sister ends up a loose end for the serial killer, and he murders her to keep a secret hidden.
The unni who’s already got a screw loose goes totally crazy, and grabs a knife and goes after her sister’s killer without hesitation. So it totally turns the expected setup on its head and sends her after the killer to get her revenge. Thus begins the twisted two-way chase, where he’s hunting her and she’s hunting him back, and it’s unclear who the real monster is in the story.
Monster’s release has been a bit delayed, but it plans to hit theaters sometime in March.
Via DongA
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1 MsB
January 27, 2014 at 2:07 PM
Cannot wait!!
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2 Orion
January 27, 2014 at 2:07 PM
He looks too full of himself and confident. My money's on the girl. She will kill you. With a smile.
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Mila
January 27, 2014 at 2:15 PM
This looks so good! I can't wait to see this! Although I have a feeling Lee Min Ki's character will die -and I kinda think the girl will too... of course I'm just really speculating based on nothing here ^^- and ... arf, I know he's playing a serial-killer and not a very nice one apparently -are there any nice serial-killers though? unless they're serial-fashion-killers maybe?- but I've been watching Lee Min Ki's character die too many times.
Anyway, sorry about all the rumbling. Basically: the posters look cool, Lee Min Ki looks cool -as he ever not?-, the story seems interesting. Can't wait~
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Mila
January 27, 2014 at 2:17 PM
I'm so sorry Orion, didn't mean to ride on your comment, I clicked the wrong button and can't find a way to erase my comment to write another one where it should be :'( Sorry people!
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Orion
January 27, 2014 at 2:21 PM
You can ride me any day. Wait...
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Mila
January 27, 2014 at 2:25 PM
Too late, not waiting. Was totally scheming to get you to say that. Now I have written proof and I shall ride you as I wish! *evil mastermind at work* I'd totally kick LMK's character's ass too~ I'd take him for a ride too first though ... I think I need to reflect on my life now.
Orion
January 27, 2014 at 2:24 PM
I'm voting for them killing each other. I want an epic psycho battle of stabby killy confrontations, mind games and blood. A lot of pain. I love it when weirdos meet to challenge each other. Like a superhero movie, but with the enemies being both villains. Bring it on.
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JeliesS
January 27, 2014 at 2:30 PM
Lee Min-ki's character dies so often, it will be a new experience to actually want him dead. I don't know the lady, but I hope she slices him up good.
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Sabelita
January 28, 2014 at 11:36 AM
Lee Min ki dies quite often like Kim nan Gil.I believe they are the zombies in dramaland,returning from the crave over and over to pay the mortgage in Gangnang of course...
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Mama J
January 27, 2014 at 3:36 PM
Dexter. Dexter was a serial killer to love.
In other news, I WILL be watching this. AND SO HAPPILY.
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damianna
January 27, 2014 at 10:31 PM
Yeah, I don't mind much when Dexter kills. Am I twisted? Oh no...
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Haru
January 28, 2014 at 8:59 PM
My heart will break if its similar to dexter or if the stupid writer(s) makes us fall in love with him & then kills him <.<
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mina
January 28, 2014 at 12:40 AM
You should try watching Dexter, he's a serial killer who's "nice!"but non the less a serial killer!
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3 Sunny Day
January 27, 2014 at 2:16 PM
It's kinda creepy how she's holding the knife under her arm, but still, it looks COOL! >u<
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4 sixtyeightmonkey
January 27, 2014 at 2:16 PM
This looks awesomely creepy! I've never seen the female lead in anything, but Lee Min-ki? He's already a slayer of women, figuratively, so why not make him a literal one? ;)
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kstalls
January 28, 2014 at 1:05 AM
OMG. Hahahahahahaha! I think I just died.
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5 Quiet Thought
January 27, 2014 at 2:29 PM
That girl may be a near-rookie, but it looks like she is enjoying this role and will play it to the hilt . . . of the knife.
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6 coffeenlucia
January 27, 2014 at 2:38 PM
LEE MIN KI! *squeal* the heartbeat of Shut up Flower Boy Band~~
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7 langdon813
January 27, 2014 at 2:48 PM
So beautiful and skinny and TATTED UP. *swoons*
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8 redfox
January 27, 2014 at 3:27 PM
such unconventional posters. there was this comparison of movie posters floating on Facebook recently, showing how generic they have become, but these have a different pose, angle, color scheme and everything.
the second one is creeeeeepy. we are not supposed to feel sorry for either of them, right? so the final standout should turn us into ancient romans watching gladiators fight totally emotionlessly. will you give thumbs up or thumbs down, to whoever falls first? no idea....
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soserious
January 27, 2014 at 4:26 PM
i can't agree more. i was scrolling down, and saw the knife being held between her side and arm. ack.
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9 haiya
January 27, 2014 at 3:30 PM
that body..
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10 ziggystardust
January 27, 2014 at 3:36 PM
Ooh. Gotta love a girl who doesn't let herself be a victim, even if that means becoming the opposite. Sounds like a creepy cool game of cat and.. er.. cat. Cats with knives. Actually, can that be a whole other movie? >.>
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11 darcyM
January 27, 2014 at 3:45 PM
Dayum! That muscled back, those tattoos, that staunch pout/snarl. *fans self*
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HANI
January 27, 2014 at 4:44 PM
by logic, we shouldn't get hot & bothered at murderer but....
lets sit at that corner together~
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darcyM
January 27, 2014 at 7:44 PM
And how he is just casually tattooing himself without even flinching. Badass.
And yes, in RL, a murderer would disgust and horrify me, no matter how good looking, but because it is fiction, he no doubt has a tragic backstory, and is therefore redeemable! (Even though that is thankfully not what this movie is about.) In which case it is perfectly acceptable for me to fangirl over him in the corner. Self serving logic FTW!
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12 Fishy
January 27, 2014 at 4:00 PM
My money is on either they both die in each other's hands, or they both lived as a partner, serial killing to rule the world.
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rearwindow
January 28, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Is it weird that I'm imagining a buddy comedy sequel? Monsters in the House: Hide Your Children!
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Quiet Thought
January 28, 2014 at 2:59 PM
In Iris III, as the nation desperately seeks relief from the slaughter, we will have the ultimately confrontation of killers: these two versus the North Korean sisters, Kim So-yeon and Im Soo-hyang. Much blood will be spilled, much ass will be kicked, many names will be taken and pot-shot extras will litter the countryside.
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rearwindow
January 29, 2014 at 7:14 AM
From your mouth to kdrama-producers' ears.
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13 maldita
January 27, 2014 at 4:11 PM
Can he and the girl have super hot, angry sex before killing each other? UNF
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14 HANI
January 27, 2014 at 4:40 PM
Man... This movie tick all the right boxes for me
*does happy dance*
I want it now. I want it now. I want it now~
Lee Minki? Check
Thriller? Check
Hot murderer? Hell yeah
Lotsa bloods & dead bodies? I bet they would have it. Yay~
By looking at the poster, I'll say
May the odds be ever in your favor, Minki~
cat & mouse game with sharp objects, start!
p/s: yes, of course I also like rom-com. I'm not that crazy. hehehe
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15 Noelle
January 27, 2014 at 5:27 PM
See this is why serial killers gotta watch out for the super crazies. Serials may kill people but crazies will go all Ed Gein on your ass. Totally watching this.
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16 BokJa
January 27, 2014 at 5:53 PM
This looks pretty interesting. Call me morbid, but I love dark stories like this. I hope it's a psychological thriller
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17 Haffy
January 27, 2014 at 6:06 PM
That poster of the girl was just AWESOME! It gives me the creep. I cant wait to watch the movie... It looks WOW!
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18 Eddie
January 27, 2014 at 7:20 PM
Lee Min Ki is awesome so I hope the movie is going to be equally awesome
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owl
January 27, 2014 at 8:34 PM
So awesome *both hands fanning face*
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19 maymay
January 27, 2014 at 7:39 PM
I missed him. I should really watch SUFB but i can't quite bring myself to watch it [SPOILER DELETED]
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20 ht
January 27, 2014 at 9:15 PM
The 'girl' everyone's talking about is Kim Goeun.. ok.
AND YESSSS that sinister smile! I can't wait to see evil Goeun *cue narcissistic laughter* ;)
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21 zamboanguena
January 27, 2014 at 10:43 PM
Lee Min-ki looks super hot but I'm on this for Kim Go-eun. She truly was good in The Muse I almost forgot about my beloved Park Hae-il. Yeah, she is THAT good!
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22 esorual
January 27, 2014 at 10:55 PM
Omg I didn't even recognise that it's him from SUFBB!!! Anyway, the story sounds rather interesting but I'm one of the biggest wusses on Earth so...anyone volunteer to watch it with me??? Preferably not in a dark room while it plays on a large screen? Though I would have to wait forever to watch Korean movies online...with subs...LOL.
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23 Beng
January 28, 2014 at 1:31 AM
wow i like the story!!! i think i will also need a buddy when i watch this, coz i tend to cover my eyes and ears. I need someone to cover my ears, while i cover i my eyes, =)
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24 pogo - now sailing HMS Queen of Tears with Corn Salad on deck🍉
January 28, 2014 at 8:52 AM
He may be the killer, but if those posters are anything to go by, she's the one to be terrified of (that smile...)
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25 byuldreamer
January 28, 2014 at 8:52 AM
This sounds way too scary for my poor lil heart...but it's lee minki.ugh
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26 browncoat_78
January 28, 2014 at 9:12 AM
This movie fits the most important criteria for me - Does it have Lee Min Ki in it? CHECK! Therefore I'm in.
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27 Ciara
January 28, 2014 at 3:40 PM
Really excited to see this! I have seen very little of Lee Min Ki's work, but I am a fan. I can't wait to see this!
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28 CaroleMcDonnell
January 28, 2014 at 4:14 PM
wow!!! Wicked Attraction?
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29 Quiet Thought
January 28, 2014 at 9:12 PM
Thank goodness THIS wasn't what Park Min Young was trying to do while she was off dramas!
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30 kunsang
January 29, 2014 at 1:15 PM
News flash: in a random twist of events, the two fall in love.
My insatiable thirst of romance is making me look for it in even the most unlikely places. I am not going to watch it because I can't stomach such films, but in my mind, I will think of it as a movie about a serial killer who falls in love with a mentally challenged girl.
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31 Jane
January 29, 2014 at 5:34 PM
I cannot wait for this movie! Lee MinKi is amazing in anything, and it seems like he'll be amazing in this one, too. I haven't seen Eungyo yet but my expectations are already high~ :)
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