Midnight Runners

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Movie: Midnight Runners (English title) / Young Cop (literal title)
Revised romanization: Chungnyeongyungchal
Hangul: 청년경찰
Director: Kim Joo-Hwan
Writer: Kim Joo-Hwan
Producer: Lee Joon-Woo, Kim Jae-Joong
Cinematographer: Jo Sang-Yoon
Release Date: August 9, 2017
Runtime: 109 min.
Genre: Action-Comedy / Police / Crime
Distributor: Lotte Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Ki-Joon (Park Seo-Joon) and Hee-Yeol (Kang Ha-Neul) are new students at the Korean National Police University. They are not the best students, but they are sincere when it matters. They decide to go out one evening. Towards the end of their night, they witness a young woman being kidnapped. Ki-Joon and Hee-Yeol try to get the police involved, but they meet apathy and bureaucracy. The two police cadets decide to save the young woman's life before it's too late.

Notes

Filming began November 21, 2016 in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea and finished February 23, 2017.
First still images from movie “Midnight Runners”.
Related titles:
1. Midnight Runners | Chungnyeongyungchal (2017)
2. Detective Novice | Miman Keisatsu: Midnight Runner (NTV / 2020)

Cast



Park Seo-Joon	Kang Ha-Neul	Park Ha-Sun	Sung Dong-Il	Lee Seung-Hee
Ki-Joon	Hee-Yeol	Joo-Hee	Professor Yang	Gun-Young

Additional Cast Members:

Bae Yoo-Ram - Jae-Ho
Ko Jun - Young-Choon
Cho Joon - Koon-Ho
Ma Sung-Min - Young-Choon's gang member
Kim Kyu-Baek - Young-Choon's gang member
Kim Na-In - Young-Choon's gang member
Hong Seong-O - Young-Choon's gang member
Lee Ho-Jung - Yoon-Jung
Kwon Yoo-Na - Ye-Jin's sister
Kim Min-Song - Korean-Chinese Chung-Gang
Woo Sang-Ki - Korean-Chinese Dong-Ho
Lee Joon-Hyuk - Professor Ha at Police University
Jung Won-Joong - Dean of Police University
Choi Yo-Han - Professor Chu of disciplinary dommittee
Shin An-Jin - Professor Shin of disciplinary dommittee
Jung Da-Eun - runaway high school student Hyo-Jin
Oh Yu-Jin - runaway high school student Eun-Mi
Han Ji Won - female middle school student
Ji Chan - convenience store customer
Kim Gang-Hyun - Team Leader Kim of Gangnam Police Station
Park Jae-Hong - cadet at police academy
Cha Si-Won - cadet at police academy
Han Seung-Yun - cadet at police academy
Lee Da-Yeong - cadet at police academy
Jeon Jun-Young - cadet at police academy
Jang Yong-Hee - cadet at police academy
Ryoo Kyung-Soo - conscripted policeman at police academy
Nam Moon-Chul - OB/GYN Director
Jo Hyun-Im - OB/GYN cleaning lady
Choi Hong-Il - Hee-Yeol's father
Seo Jung-Yeon - Ki-Joon's mother
Lee Soo-In - club woman Soo-In
Ahn Seong-Bong - club security guard
Jung Eui-Soon - tteokbokki restaurant owner
Jung Dong-Hoon - police officer graduate class
Jin Seok-Jin - police officer graduate class
Jeon Geum-Han - police uniform tailor
Lee Se-Hee - Se-Hee
Kwon Oh-Soo - control center agent 1
Seo Ji-Won - control center agent 2
Lee Eun-Saem

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Awards

2017 (54th) Daejong Film Awards - October 25, 2017
- Best New Actor (Park Seo-Joon)

Comments

M Jun 17 2023 3:39 am This movie is a Must watch

KST Jul 27 2022 9:12 am Wow! I watched this film yesterday. The story is really impressive. Park seo joon and Kang ha neul's acting is really amazing. I really love this film.No wonder PSJ won an award as the best new actor. I recommend this film to all who love to watch action comedy crime films saranghae!!!

yoboseo Nov 24 2021 12:10 pm This movie is so good!!! Had me crying and laughing at the same time. PSJ and KHN's chemistry is undeniable. We need to see them together in the big screen again!

Renwa Dec 16 2020 9:02 am Midnight Runners is a jewel...a home run on every level...Bravo! Park Seo-Joon & Kang Ha-Neul are of course superb actors as are all the supporting actors in this film. These professional actors show their greatness in the diversity of roles they chose to take on...awe inspiring. This action packed, well acted fun movie is pure enjoyment from beginning to end. DO NOT MISS IT! I will watch it again?

simba Oct 27 2020 12:32 pm 2 of my favourite actors are here!!! This movie is so fun and interesting! Give it a try, you will love it <3

Basti Oct 22 2020 10:24 am I think the director is just waiting for Kang Ha-Neul to finish his military service cause Park Seo Joon finished his way back 2000's right?

Jay Aug 03 2020 7:35 pm First review I have ever left as I cannot recommend this movie enough!!!!!! One of the best films I've every watched. Great story from start to end, amazing action, comedy, suspense, bromance and a very touching movie. Make sure you watch till credits end and the very last scene its what is all about. Make sure you watch it if you haven't already.

je Jun 24 2020 2:44 pm i enjoyed watching this movie till the end i love both PSJ and KHN i have always been watching them in drama series and its so good watching them in movie like this! i laugh hard all throughout. so if you're reading this and you are thinking if its worth your time then I tell you to go ahead and start watching!!!

Adrita Rensi Feb 09 2020 1:20 pm awesome movie. how can they act like so real!! both oppa done super super job in this movie. highly recommended. laughed like crazy ? oh my god every scene just perfect.

Belle Jan 03 2020 5:27 am Idk where i’ve been all this time, so i just watch this movie and This is such a proof that seo joon oppa can act comedy role really well, ha neul oppa too. I can’t believe that he(ha neul) can act his role really well too(cuz i was thought he was just fit to calm role)

Isabelle Aug 10 2019 11:34 am Decided to watch this movie after reading your comments and OMG!!!!!! It's amazing!!!! The scene after credits is so so so cute~~ Super Recommend It!

Hana Osman Aug 04 2019 11:00 am The ending was really cute

Bunnyarmy Jun 01 2019 7:59 pm I recommend this to anyone .If I have to rate it I will gove 100%.Yp its very funny but serious sometimes.Two leading handsome oppas did this movie so well.And I liked Ha Sun unni's act too,I was amazee seeing this strict site of her & others too. This stiry is amazing too,from begining it self buolding their friendship, trying enjoying boy's life,matuaring of 2 characters,everything they showed begining is connected later in the film , social problems they showed,every scene had meaning to others,not to increase screening time.Perfect movie with so much humor,passion,nice plot too.

Queen Apr 24 2019 5:01 am I highly highly highly highly recommend this movie!!!!!

Mhay Apr 18 2019 4:11 am There's no boring moment in this movie. You'll love to watch it till the end. Very hilarious!

Yameii Jun 04 2018 3:41 am Highly recommended! Their acting just hilarious, love them?

Guiltypleasure May 07 2018 3:36 am Thrilling but hillarious :) Actually I need more scene with the ending, especially their relation with Joo Hee

Nj Apr 30 2018 4:22 pm This movie is the best I swear, I regret not watching it earlier, everyone go watch it! Seo joon oppa I love you ♥

py Mar 26 2018 4:19 am Just finished watch this! And its awesome!!! I recommend this one. They are so adorable together?

Neelima Mar 21 2018 3:09 am Awesome... Worth watching.. You find it inspiring

Lucy Feb 28 2018 6:14 am Midnight Runners has EVERYTHING an Action-Comedy / Police / Crime movie should have, all in equal measure. Absolutely hilarious, showed a side of police work we don't see often (police academy), a crime solved (human trafficking & egg harvesting), and was a great story from beginning to the end. Hint: watch all the way through to the end right before the credits roll or you Will miss the real ending.

Once I see great writing I have to check out what else that writer has to offer. Kim Joo-Hwan, thank you for MR. I needed this badly.

Cammie Feb 08 2018 3:11 pm I watched this movie some time ago, freaking loved it!!!! :) KHN and PSJ! <3

Sangay Feb 06 2018 1:11 am WOW! I just loved it .Highly recommended .

Hlups_Suga Feb 05 2018 1:52 pm In love with these two. They are hilarious. Also, i really like the movie plot no matter how unrealistic it may be cause like Prof. Yang said in the end, there has to be passion for what they do. And i really really really like happy endings. So everything works out fine. Love them ❤️.

AJ Jan 28 2018 5:52 pm The leads, both fine K-Drama stars, are adorable and hilarious. Some of the scenes are a bit unbelievable, and the outcome may not stand up in court in the real world, sadly, but the themes and focus on a major crime issue are important. Good movie over all: I enjoyed it.

sanki Jan 27 2018 7:16 pm looks a bit like 21 jump street

Fan Jan 22 2018 3:45 am This movie was extremely super-duper great! I love how their big spirits to save the girls!!! N also the bromance was really nice, sweet hilarious ?

Nadia Jan 14 2018 9:16 pm I'll watch anything with these two... LOL.

homies Jan 10 2018 6:22 am the movie was super great! it was so fun and having PSJ and KHN in one movie is a blessing! lol. Though the ending was a bit cliffhanger for me. I really need a part 2 ASAP!!!!

infinitizer Dec 25 2017 11:18 am this reminds me the american movie which is jump street 21-22 ,,.... but infernezz they have a great tandem hehehehe i wish they put a part two hehe

missnoodles Dec 20 2017 10:59 pm waiting for part two...midnight runners...

Z Dec 14 2017 4:01 am DAMN! I love this movie SOOOO MUCHHHHH! Really miss such 'no-romance' K-Drama and K-Movie like this! Oh, i like 'Signal' that K-Drama too! ,????

Robin Nov 15 2017 8:50 am This is one fun film from the start to the end. The bromance is nice, casting is great. If you love comedy and action then you gonna enjoy this one all the way to the end. No boring moments in this film. I'm already waiting for part 2.

Webbybebb Nov 01 2017 8:30 am I didn´t watch many korean movies, but until now this movie is the best. Comedy and crime in one. The bromance was also very nice :))

Gdik Oct 29 2017 10:15 am I like the movie. Action scenes were executed beautifully, it's just weird that they are not using guns considering this is an action movie. The storyline was lacking but its ayt. There may be a problem in obtaining evidence, i think that is what it lacks. Well its a comedy action movie. That great thing is it's a bit unpredictable. I give it 7/10. Ending storyline needs to be a bit real

lulolitu Oct 26 2017 3:29 am It's a really good comedy movie, very nice to watch and funny. The cast is great with Park Seo-Joon and Kang Ha-Neul. If you have 2 hours and you want to spend a good time, you better watch this movie !

Quinn Oct 22 2017 6:21 pm Should watch this movie if you love comedy movie, Kang Haneul and Park Seojoon.

Jerica Oct 20 2017 11:29 am chebal Pdenim make part 2 for this amazing movie!I love all the acting especially the comedy part (I hope if its gonna happen for midnight runners 2)I hope they add romance/drama.kamsahamnida!

Bill Oct 19 2017 11:13 pm This movie is SO DAMN GREAT!! I just watching this movie and this one already in my top list movie. Recommended!!

vinvin Oct 18 2017 11:37 pm Daebaaaaaakkkkk!!!!!!!!!!! Must Watch!!!!

AJ Oct 18 2017 11:07 am I recommend this movie! The action, comedy and friendship are great here!!! I want a Part 2 so bad!

Juciel Oct 16 2017 11:54 pm 10/10 for me. Highly Recommended!!! Great movie.

Park Seo Joon & Kang Han Neul partners in crime is unexpectedly fun and enjoyable. I laugh out loud for like the entire time. It came out great even w/o romance, such a rare movie. Keep up the good work you guys!❤️❤️❤️

Hilo Oct 15 2017 8:16 pm Must-watch amazing and hilarious

one Oct 15 2017 12:25 pm it's really good. i really recommend this movie!! the story was quite good, their acting were on point. its so funny in a weird way where i can relate so much and also their friendship is so cute. It's not boring at all for 2 hours movie. i usually get bored in the middle of a movie but this one got me laugh and curious all the time. Go watch it guys! <3

Danniah Oct 14 2017 2:01 pm Such a rare movie. They offered 100% action, 100% comedy, with 100% warm after taste. This movie taught me so much about humanity in simple yet funny way. No makjang, no boring scene. Raise up your expectation bcs this movie has everything, from real actors and actress to excellent storyline!

KJS Oct 08 2017 7:00 am Just watching this movie.. serious daebak both of you PSJ n KHN.. Funny!!!

Christine Oct 06 2017 10:24 pm I watched this in Malaysia because I'm fans of PSJ and KHN! I must say that it is so good! I had a good time laughing through the movie and the plot was superb. Their bromance was really the best!

Samiya Sep 26 2017 2:14 pm Does anyone know where I can watch this from

fight for my way!! Sep 22 2017 6:55 pm I just watched this and can I just say it was SO GOOD! I am usually not into police action type of movies but I decided to give it a go because of PSJ and KHN and WOW I am in love with this movie. There was the perfect amount of suspense and comedy and it the bromance chemistry between the two was perfect! If you have time, I totally recommend watching this :)

PTQN Sep 05 2017 4:25 am I watched this today in Brisbane because I'm a really big fan of Seojoonie. AND I really really loved it! Loved the bromance between Seojoon and Haneul, Seojoon character, Kang Haneul character, the plot, the comedy, the suspense and everything. This is now one of my favourite movies! Can't wait to see more project of these two!!

FirstTime Sep 04 2017 4:37 am Soo worth it!!!! so I suddenly found out that this was showing at the cinemas (with subtitles). I skipped my Monday lecture for this, I don't regret it. It's hilarious and unexpectedly suspenseful...

Did not expect the serious scenes/side of the story, like holy jeez!!!! I didn't get to watch the trailer, so I just thought it's a straight up comedy, based on the poster. XD XD...

Leif Sep 01 2017 3:51 am I don't usually comment about movies here, but Midnight Runners deserves the shoutout! A unique brand of comedy, gripping plot and character development, and the production quality to go with it. Also, bromance in spades.

Definite recommendation!

AnAn Aug 18 2017 4:32 am This film's an absolute thrill! The plot was stimulating, the acting was impressive and their bromance was just beyond any expectation!! I haven't enjoyed myself for such a long time until this ❤️❤️

Totally recommended! I'm willing to see it the second time.

zeny Aug 17 2017 8:54 pm wish all my heart, this movie will be shown in the Philippines, laugh trip!

.Lonewalker. Aug 15 2017 3:17 am Seo Joon & Ha Neul together = Bromance overloaded! Park Seo Joon has been my most favorite Korean actor since a long time....it won't be wrong to say I literally worship him lol....now I'm totally in love with Ha Neul too after watching them together in the promotion events. These two have some serious bromance going on....can't wait to watch it in the movie ?❤

dumbfounded_ Aug 11 2017 9:13 am @Sks97 OH this whole time I thought this was going to be a drama. I was even like Park Seo Joon just finished a drama from where did he have the time to film another one. I must be crazy, anyways thanks for telling me xx :)

Sks97 Aug 09 2017 6:26 pm @dumbfounded_ what do you mean it hasn't aired? This is a movie, it was out in cinemas since yesterday! ;) (Just in Korea of course, sadly)

dumbfounded_ Aug 09 2017 1:00 pm It's already August 10 in Korea and it hasn't aired yet? whats happening

sassygirl989 Aug 07 2017 11:01 am This gives me 21 jump street vibes. This looks good. Watched the trailer and cant wait to watch the whole movie. Kang ha neul and park seo joon oppa are both great actors! I'll definitely watch!

Ma Lee Sa Aug 04 2017 12:16 am Definitely on my favourite list ✨✨ Kang Ha Neul-shi , Park Seo Jun-shi fighting!

sugarpie2u Jul 31 2017 8:05 pm Definitely must watch! Fighting Seo Joon & Ha Neul!!!

Ann Jul 31 2017 3:23 pm Seojoon and Haneul? Count me IN! This looks so good!

.______. Jul 25 2017 11:37 am Oh Gosh this is so exciting! Two of the greatest actors South Korea have nowadays. And it's comedy lol can't wait to laugh with it.

Bdx Jul 17 2017 4:52 pm Ooh looks like fun!

ika Jul 10 2017 2:16 am Ahhhh cant wait until next month!!!! Seo Joon oppa hwaiting

OppaSarnghaeOoooo Jul 01 2017 1:30 am Hope the air it here in Singapore

GG Jun 23 2017 4:00 pm Hahaha the last like 15 sec of the trailer, lollll they're soooo ugly hahaha~ They're so funny in this movie, cant wait to watch it! Kang Ha Neul is like one of my fav actors~ He is so handsome, down to earth, and have such a dorkable personality. Loved his character in Angel Eyes and seeing him more in Runningman - he laughs a lottt~ Its cute~ Park Seo Joon is cool toos~ I like his new drama - fight my way.

... Jun 23 2017 1:05 pm this better be good ...

Jazzy Jun 14 2017 11:40 am This looks like it's gonna be so good, I can't wait for it to come out

yoon May 05 2017 7:32 am I just see the poster and big laugh.. :DDDD

PSJ trash Apr 17 2017 9:29 pm They look creepy perverts in the poster!! XD

Nikki Mar 09 2017 1:30 am I can't wait for these they are actually my two favorite actors and my two favorite historical leads from Moon Lovers and Hwarang, oh my god im so so happy about this!

kyutheztt Mar 07 2017 4:52 pm Park Seo Joon and Kang Haneul interview at Entertainment Weekly chemistry on top... I can't wait this movie...

ImInLoveWithJungHoseok Mar 05 2017 1:04 am Why is this movie taking so long to be releaseeeeeeeeeed? I thought this would be out this February, it's March already. Omonaaaaaa.

ImInLoveWithJungHoseok Feb 27 2017 12:04 am I really can't wait for this. What is taking this so longgggggggggggg? I thought it would be released this February aigoo

donahmeee Feb 01 2017 8:26 am oh my g.. my two favorite korean actor psj and khn..!!!

ARMY Jan 29 2017 9:53 am Omo! My two fav actors in a movie! I can't imagine how good it would turn out! So excited to this movie!

Grace Jan 03 2017 8:57 pm All cast in the list are daebakkk!!!!!!!

fifteenshadesofgrace Dec 28 2016 9:31 pm Ughhh can't wait for thissss! ? My two most fave actors in one movie! Will surely love this! ❤❤

Park Ha Sun Nov 18 2016 6:57 am Sad it's a movie, I wanted to see this cast together longer. I love Park Ha Sun she's so down to earth and silly, the Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul are awesome! I didn't expect them to act together but love it

Panda Nov 09 2016 11:35 pm (T.T) it's a movie!!!!! i wanted a 16 episode drama or something (T.T)

Fan Nov 01 2016 10:04 am Waa daebak ha neul seo joon oppa together cant wait

AJ Oct 24 2016 3:08 am OMO both actors i love is on the same movie!!! I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heba Oct 17 2016 1:53 pm OMG OMGGGGG Ha neul baby and seo joon in one movie!! Daebaaaaak ♥♥ I really can't wait to see u guys ROCK IT *-------*

Sera Oct 13 2016 2:12 am Omo..kang haneul & Park seo joon in one drama...daebak...it gonna be great...definitely gonna watch it....Haneul ah feel awesome to watch you continuously... Your acting in scarlet ryeo is way too good..looking forward to his drama.....my both eyes candy oopa Fighting ><

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