The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion

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Movie: The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Revised romanization: Manyeo
Hangul: 마녀
Director: Park Hoon-Jung
Writer: Park Hoon-Jung
Producer: Yeon Young-Sik, Park Hoon-Jung
Cinematographer: Kim Young-Ho
Release Date: June 27, 2018
Runtime: 125 min.
Genre: Action / Mystery / Fantasy
Distributor: Warner Bros. Korea
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

A female high school student is trained to become a murder weapon. Medical experiments are used on living bodies in the process. While suffering through an identity crisis, she becomes involved in a crime.

Notes

Lee Jong-Suk was first offered the lead male role, but declined.
Lead actress will be selected through auditions.
Filming began September 15, 2017 and finished December 18, 2017.
Related titles:
1. The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion | Manyeo (2018)
2. The Witch: Part 2. The Other One | Manyeo Part2. The Other One (2022)

Cast



Kim Da-Mi	Jo Min-Soo	Choi Woo-Sik
Ja-Yoon	Dr. Baek	young man



Go Min-Si	Park Hee-Soon	Jung Da-Eun
Myung-Hee	Mr. Choi	long hair girl

Additional Cast Members:

Choi Jung-Woo - Teacher Goo
Oh Mi-Hee - wife of Teacher Goo
Kim Byung-Ok - Police Officer Do
Lee Joo-Won - CEO Sung
Chung Ye-Jin - Jeju girl
Kim Ha-Na - Ja-Yoon (young)
Lee Si-Woo - young man (child)
Lee Ki-Young - Lee Soo-Seok
Kwon Tae-Won - Director Go
Baek Seung-Chul - farming supply store owner
Woo Min-Kyu - farming supply store owner's son
Lee Jung-Hyung - Dr. Baek's bodyguard 1
Kim Jong-Hoon - man 1
Seo Han-Gyeol - man 2
Kwak Jin-Seok - CEO Sung's subordinate 1
Baek Jong-Hwan - CEO Sung's subordinate 2
Park Sang-Hoon - CEO Sung's subordinate 4
Go Bong-Goo - CEO Sung's subordinate 6
Song Hyung-Soo - doctor
Hyun Bong-Sik - cellphone man on train
Jung Woo-Rim - Jeju girl
Yeo Mu-Yeong - old doctor in the past
JeA - judge 1 at TV music program
Mowg - judge 2 at TV music program
Han Seung-Yun - judge 3 at TV music program
Lee Si-Hoon - Police Constable Jang
Kwon Hyuk-Sung - man
Choi Hyun-Jong - PD Nam / man
Park Woo-Jae - Dr. Baek's bodyguard

Trailers

Awards

2018 (39th) Blue Dragon Film Awards - November 23, 2018
- Best New Actress (Kim Da-Mi)
2018 (55th) Daejong Film Awards - October 22, 2018
- Best New Actress (Kim Da-Mi)

Comments

Babette Jan 31 2023 10:53 am I loved the cast in part 1, Choi Woo Sik played his part very well! I was very disappointed that him and the female lead Kim Da Mi couldn’t be in part 2! At least we got to see Jo Min Soo again, beautiful n talented actress!! Definitely 10/10!!

Michael Sep 17 2022 12:25 pm Who was the woman at the very end when Ja- yoon was talking to Dr. Baek's twin? She seemed like she was going to attack Ja-yoon and doctor Beck's sister said don't do that.

Sentinel Jul 25 2022 2:14 am Fun fact, the synopsis here is highly misleading lol. But at the same time I also can't think of a better summary without giving any hint for spoiler. Just as you can glean from the genre, this movie has some awesome part in it(hint : Kdrama style). If you haven't watch this, just give a try. I rate 10/10. Even the Part 2 is 9/10.

Vitara Jul 15 2022 4:03 pm Watched part 2 but still preferring part 1. Warner Bros Korea, you guys screw it for the fans.

jidooo May 15 2022 9:09 pm This was movie was like as if the writer saw the 2011 action drama movie Hanna and decided to make a supernatural version of it. But enough differences to make it different. But the obvious one was the lab scene, reminded so much of Hanna.

pika Jan 31 2022 7:18 am when is part 2 ?

Jhoi Jan 27 2022 4:51 pm Part 1 was 2018.. When will the continuation will come.. Much awaited..

lisa Dec 23 2021 2:35 pm woosik's character name is gongja!

F Kim Dec 11 2021 5:39 am Wooshik and Dami's chemistry is insane! Btw Dami looks so young here..

Haikal Oct 11 2021 10:05 am Part 2 when?

producer kim fan May 27 2021 12:48 pm anyone know the name of the actor that playsproducer kim??

Sosun May 13 2021 4:34 pm I want to see this fillm

Victoria Apr 27 2021 8:52 pm For those looking for the guy in the ponytail, he’s man 2 aka Seo Han-Gyeol and he’s 30??

Leah Apr 07 2021 11:38 am What is the song she use in the Seoul talent show what’s that song called

Leah Apr 07 2021 11:36 am Choi woo shik the young black hair boy that is the actors name

wendy Mar 29 2021 2:37 pm where does the movie take place beside Seoul

fangz ! Mar 18 2021 7:12 am whos the guy with long hair??? hes one of the bad guys. ive been looking for who he is for two years

Ash Feb 18 2021 7:10 am Who’s the guy with long hair? The bad guy.

Spider Lily Feb 10 2021 2:07 pm this movie blow me away to the moon.I really didn't expect, the main character who I thought was innocent at first, is in fact a very intelligent predator. She patiently lures her prey into the trap, then finishes them off with her sharp fangs. Kim Da Mi, you are the best !! Score 1000000000/10. Waiting for part 2!!!

Lia Jan 16 2021 6:45 am Please... Pleasee.. can't wait to watch the part 2. I just watched it. I regret it when the film was released. I am a big fan of you writernim since VIP

Agnes Dec 15 2020 9:50 pm The witch part 2 will be starting soon but the main lead isn't Kim Dami again i feel robbed :/

sooman Dec 05 2020 10:10 pm Lee jong suk was confirmed to be in The Witch pt.2 as a cameo

sgt_doom Nov 29 2020 9:58 pm Normally don't care for such bloody movies, but this horror-scifi-thriller was superbly writtn and acted just be advised not to be snacking or eating during the opening credits. Really quite cool!

ais Sep 09 2020 12:56 pm Recently saw this because of Kim Dami! What a great movie - superb acting, excellent plot! Highly anticipating part 2 in 2021.

khai Jul 14 2020 2:03 pm Is there part 2 of this movie ?

Elaine Jun 27 2020 1:34 pm Will there ever be a part 2?

LoneGunMan Jun 16 2020 4:42 pm I don't usually like the roles Choi Woo-Sik plays in all his dramas. But in this movie he nailed his part. First show where I liked his acting.

Cynthia Thomas Jun 13 2020 9:51 pm Just returning (away from website 2013) to see outstanding movies & dramas - Let's say Bravo to this master mindset Witch - The Subversion Kim Da MI praying for part 2 & looking forward to what your game plan may be - an outstanding acting - You Ace it - ✊?

Stacy May 24 2020 1:54 pm I'm just "why the time of watching a movie flew by quickly??" Wow

Mystery queen Apr 14 2020 1:37 am Ive been a fan of crimes and thrillers since then and all i can is that it was the best above all! Waiting for the next part of it. ♡

Myrna Apr 02 2020 9:17 am am watching several times because of Kim Da Mi, she's one of the brilliant actress in Korea ?? from Philippines

Myrna Apr 02 2020 9:14 am Badass actress Kim Da Mi...I was really impressed her fighting scenes so amazing, The Best movie ever, Good job Korea ?? Lots of love from Philippines ??

Gino Lee Mar 11 2020 3:46 pm Daebak!

Loved it!

Excellent acting, direction, and storyline.

Luts Feb 23 2020 1:06 pm To Darse, Spoiler ALERT I dont think they are siblings, "unni" is also used with familiarity among friends not blood related.

Light Feb 14 2020 1:48 am Part 2 pleaaasssseeeeee!!!

Lalalove Jan 28 2020 3:01 pm I decided to watch this movie because the main lead is in a drama called itaewan class and i wanted to see how she would act and tbh she blew me away. Im glad i watch this movie, it was good and i wish we get more kdramas like The Witch. I love supernatural :)

lalalalala Jan 12 2020 2:45 am the movie was verryy good i really really enjoyed it. im looking forward for part 2

hmmm? Dec 28 2019 8:35 pm When is Part 2 coming out??

Tina#Tz Nov 18 2019 6:00 am I'm going to watch this bcoz wooshik is there

GaramDapur nuna Nov 17 2019 7:05 am Im waiting for the next part.

rocky Nov 15 2019 5:30 am part 2 please please. korean movies batter than hollywood bollywood

Nadia Nov 08 2019 2:04 pm Movies like these are why I don't enjoy western films much anymore.

Ega Oct 24 2019 8:05 am Part 2 please

Rica Aug 06 2019 8:33 am I hope to see more enemies with superpowers and more good fight scenes, this one will be included in my favorite list. Mabye you can come up with enemies like a mob boss, a bad chairman then there is the imported enemies from different government agencies who were sent to eliminate Ja Yoon. Looking forward for Part 2....Please let there be a second part

Rommel Ursonal Jul 28 2019 7:25 pm ??Good film. I love it. Hoping to see soon the part 2

korean_drama_fan Jul 27 2019 8:39 pm "Honestly... it's better than I expected."

Wow, KIM Da-mi is so good at acting.

Peedeeperz Jul 24 2019 7:22 pm Kim Da-Mi really looks like Kim Go Eun. At first look, i thought it was Kim Go Eun. Maybe Go Eun can take the role of an older Ja Yoon. Anyway, when will be the part 2?

darze Jul 12 2019 7:52 pm to freia:

so it’s her sister (younger than jayoon tho bc jayoon basically says ‘if you touch unnie (referring to herself) ill take off ur head’ at the end and unnie is the term for the older female sibling). the family tree is kind of messed up but from what I can assume the crazy scientist lady was jayoon’s aunt, the woman at the end was her mom, and the girl standing beside her was her sister

freia Jul 08 2019 2:27 pm SPOILER AHEAD!

anyone knows whos the one that standing beside jayoon at the ending? I can't recognize the face??

Queen_Kaki Jun 08 2019 7:34 am One of the best movie, I really didn't expect the twist of it. so amazing!! Thumbs up for Kim Da-Mi,she really deliver her character very well..

Waiting for Part 2..

J May 18 2019 5:31 am Anyone knows when the second and third movie will be shot?

D Denny Apr 27 2019 8:23 am Flow of film is in the correct direction at all times, though sluggish to reach climax in each segment. Overall, Kim Da-Mi is 9.4/10. Kim is certainly a new force in the industry commanding a innocent, devilish, yet intellectual prowess not seen in films of any genre. It has been a long time since I searched for a sequel right after watching a movie. Park Hoon-Jung has raised the bar 9.2/10. Raid 2 type action with The Bourne Identity intellect coupled with an emotional connection and the matrix(ish) style of cinema. Kim is gold.

I never give 10's. Nothing is perfect. But this as close to perfect that I have seen in an action film. I watched it three times, first time for myself, second for a review, and third time to re-review.

I could write much more however, just believe me that his is a 9+/10 movie.

Ahr Mar 31 2019 10:59 am A must watch for action film lovers. The fight scenes are epic beyond proportion. And kim dami and choi woo shik do not disappoint

Alex Mar 30 2019 5:44 am 3.5/5, a good film with a surprising twist in the middle but so many unanswered questions which leaves me guessing on what did go on in the past and what part 2 will be about.

Em Mar 29 2019 9:17 pm SPOILER!

who is the girl standing next to ja yoon at the ending????

Kimibear88 Mar 29 2019 9:17 am Very highly recommend this movie. The plot is sooo great. Cant wait for the part 2. And thumbs up for the casts, specially for the newcomer Kim Da Mi, her acting was great.

pochap Mar 14 2019 1:58 am this is sooooooo amazing!!! best action film I have ever seen!! highly recommended!! and the super handsome villain Woo-Sik.. he is something.. OMG!!

jilcel Mar 13 2019 6:37 am At first, I thought she was Kim Go-Eun! I can't believe she's a newcomer! Kim Da Mi is really superb in acting! No wonder, she won several awards for this movie (found it in Wikipedia) ! Instant fan here! =) Looking forward for more movie or drama with her in the starring role!

On the other hand, Choi Woo Shik is also great in playing villain ( and is soo cute also) ! Good thing, Lee Jong-Suk declined this. I'm a fan of Lee Jong-Suk but it seems this role really fits for Choi Woo Shik!

This movie is two thumbs up! Daebak! Highly recommended! One of the best Korean movie we've ever watched. Congratulations to all the actors and actresses as well as the writers and directors!

Will be waiting for the Part 2 of this! =)

Howard Mar 10 2019 2:58 pm ? movie when is part 2 due to be released?

Yogi Mar 05 2019 12:11 pm Part 2 is already in production!

Ryu Samuël Mar 02 2019 2:38 am There are no informations about the part 2... Will it be produced or is it cancelled?

Ms Witch Feb 18 2019 5:21 am Wah! Kim da mi! Super fabulous. So good in acting very well played. I see Kim Go Eun in her face. This movie give me vibes like I feel in coin locker girl. Love it. When will the part 2 release???

TooFat Feb 14 2019 8:53 pm My 1st time watching kim da mi and she was awesome i like too see more of her movie and drama.. Choi Woo Shik love him hogu and 1st see him as a bad guy love them all, i want to see more... Part 2 pleaseee...

stephanie Feb 07 2019 1:51 am when will part 2 be released..... i am really looking forward to it

TooFat Jan 29 2019 12:34 am Looking forward for part 2...please release it this year i can't wait

ann Dec 20 2018 7:22 pm @Jaime.... yes, he played the role so well and tbh I was happy to hear that lee jong suk declined the role. Choi woo shik was just so amazing and hotttt!!! >_<

Ana Nov 14 2018 7:39 pm wowww.....just wowww..... this movie is great, well written, great acting, sooooo great, i never watch a movie so satisfying like this, the heroin is more badass then the villain and so sly too...loved it.

NGS Sep 15 2018 10:38 am the lead female, Kim Da Mi, woaahh.... She look so young while she was born in 1995... and her acting is daebak... just appeared in 3 films but already a lead female and her acting was on point. this one is part 1, so there is part 2??? cant wait!

Tim Sep 11 2018 7:48 pm since it said part 1 so I assume there is part 2, can't wait to see this, from the trailer this would be a good movie, lots of action.

tim Sep 11 2018 7:41 pm can't wait anymore, subtitle or not I just want to watch this movie, the trailer is just amazing.

Jaime Jul 10 2018 6:31 am i heard choi wooshik was awesome inside

vrifall Oct 07 2017 10:31 am So excited! Can't wait >_< ily woo sik.

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