Synopsis
The Match (2025) is a South Korean biographical sports drama about the legendary Go players Cho Hun-hyun and Lee Chang-ho. Set in the 1980s-1990s, it follows Cho, a Go champion who discovers and mentors the gifted young Lee. As Lee grows into a professional player, he develops his own style and eventually becomes Cho’s fiercest rival. The film explores their complex mentor-protégé relationship, the psychological intensity of their matches, and themes of legacy, ambition, and personal growth. The performances by Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Ah-in bring emotional depth to this quiet yet gripping story of competition and respect.
Genre: Drama
Stars: Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in, Moon Jeong-hee, Kim Kang-hoon, Jeong Seok-yong
Release Date: 2025
Country: South Korea
Ratings: 6.5/10
Runtime: 115 mins
Release Year: 2025
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