Men of Plastic is a South Korean comedy film directed by Im Jin-sun, starring Ma Dong-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, and other prominent actors. It was initially released on November 30, 2022. However, now Korean film lovers can watch Men of Plastic premiere on tvN Movies. So before watching the light film about the serious beauty business in Apgujeong, you’d better know these facts about Men of Plastic.
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Facts about Korean Film MEN OF PLASTIC
1. Been planned for eight years
Eight years ago, Ma Dong-seok started planning for Men of Plastic. Using the beauty business in Apgujeong as a theme, he wanted to feature the people there trying to survive and succeed. So he even interviewed people from the beauty business industry.
2. MEN OF PLASTIC is rated for 12 years and above
Ma Dong-seok revealed that the reason Men of Plastic was rated 12 years old is that he wanted to produce a Korean film that can be watched and enjoyed by parents and children.
3. The perfect “light” Korean movie
Men of Plastic was produced with one specific concept: a film that the audience could enjoy, relieve stress, and feel happy about. Therefore, the storyline and characters were created to be lighter and less serious.
4. MEN OF PLASTIC is inspired by a real person
Another interesting fact is that the characters in Men of Plastic are inspired by a real person. The character of Dae-guk is inspired by an interesting person who has been unemployed for a long time. Ma Dong-seok observed the person and discovered what he wanted to do in Africa. Moreover, the character of Ji-woo is basically inspired by another person, even though they are not 100% similar.
5. Ma Dong-seok changed more than 30 sets of clothes
In Men of Plastic, the character Ma Dong-seok is playing, Kang Dae-guk, really pays attention to his looks. Ma Dong-seok revealed that this is the film where he has changed his clothes more often. He tried his best to suit the character, so he did research, including the looks, the way the character talks, the idea behind the business, and many more aspects.
“To change into over 30 sets of clothes over 2 hours is really… I don’t really like changing clothes, so it was challenging. But I think it suits my character.”
Ma Dong-seok.
6. The ad-libs scenes
If you watch Men of Plastic, you will find a lot of scenes that seem like ad-libs. However, almost all are lines from the script, which were written like ad-libs. So that is why it might feel like actual ad-libs.
7. “You Get What I Mean, Right?”
Besides sounding like ad-libs, there are some memorable repeated lines, such as “I’m the boss of Artbox” and “Let’s go, to the Room of Truth,” said by Kang Dae-guk. However, there is one that he repeats at the end of almost every line: “You get what I mean, right?”
Even Jung Kyung-ho was “brainwashed” and kept saying, “You get what I mean, right?” during his Three Meals a Day: Doctor filming.
8. “Mouth action” is more challenging than “physical action”
Kang Dae-guk often uses words to resolve everything. Therefore, Ma Dong-seok has to adapt to the character and talk more than he used to. He revealed that “mouth action” is more challenging than “physical action,” which he used to do in his previous films like The Roundup.
9. Jung Kyung-ho is a fan of Ma Dong-seok, and vice versa
In an interview with tvN Movies, Jung Kyung-ho mentioned that he likes Ma Dong-seok a lot. They have known each other for over 20 years, even before Jung Kyung-ho debuted.
“Being able to work together makes me feel really happy. It brings up old memories as well. I’m glad I chose this film. Before we started, we were like, “Let’s do our best,” and he (Ma Dong-seok) basically set everything up and gave me the chance to work with everyone, as well as meet the director. And I had a fun time filming Men of Plastic, so this was a priceless experience.”
Jung Kyung-ho.
Meanwhile, Ma Dong-seok kept praising Jung Kyung-ho during the interview. Dong-seok said that Jung Kyung-ho is the kind of actor who can enhance what is missing from the script through his acting.
“He (Jung Kyung-ho) is really smart, funny and a nice guy. He can hold his liquor well too. He’s an excellent actor and a very nice guy.”
Ma Dong-seok
10. MEN OF PLASTIC Cast and Characters
Ma Dong-seok as Kang Dae-guk
“You get what I mean, right?”
The main character of Men of Plastic is a person who was born in Apgujeong with tons of ideas and a golden tongue. Networking is part of Dae-guk’s life, and he’s good at it with his golden tongue and endless ideas. His fashion is just as spectacular as his tongue, and he grabs everyone’s attention wherever he goes. Just like fate, Park Ji-woo, an ambitious and skillful plastic surgeon, appears before his eyes. He knows he has met his partner in crime on the road to wealth and started a plastic surgery business.
Jung Kyung-ho as Park Ji-woo
“Someone with skill must be respected,
treated as such, and get paid according to his worth.”
Ji-woo was once a famous plastic surgeon until someone went after his reputation, forcing him to abandon his own clinic after losing his license. He hopes to return to the world of plastic surgery, but he has a hard time trusting anyone in this line of work. Then, he meets Dae-guk by chance, who convinces him to partner up to start one of the world’s biggest one-stop plastic surgery centers.
Oh Na-ra as Oh Mi-jung
“Invest in yourself and your life will change.”
Oh, Mi-jung is an Apgujeong insider and head of marketing. With a wide info net and her ability to quickly make friends, Mi-jung works as a matchmaker with a very high success rate. She is quickly brought in to handle the marketing side of the plastic surgery center business even though she lacks knowledge in the field and becomes a highly coveted consultant.
Choi Byung-mo as Jo Tae-cheon
“Dude, do you even know what business I’m in?”
An ambitious Apgujeong businessman, Jo Tae-cheon, is a big shot with charisma to match. He’s not afraid of anyone in Apgujeong, but he can’t seem to defend himself against Dae-guk’s onslaught of ideas. He finally does partner up with the oversized tongue for the plastic surgery center, which vows to become an Apgujeong landmark, but he secretly has a plan B in motion.
Oh Yeon-seo as Hong Gyu-ok
Ms. Hong is a mysterious manager of a secret VIP beauty shop whose clientele includes some of the most influential people in the city. With all her connections to authorities, she may be the most influential person in all of Apgujeong. So when Dae-guk and Ji-woo enter her life wanting to partner up for the plastic surgery business, she makes an offer they cannot refuse.
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