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Movie: Codename: Jackal (English title) / Jackals Are Coming (literal title)
Revised romanization: Jakalyi Onda
Hangul: 자칼이 온다
Director: Bae Hyeong-Jun
Writer: Oh Sang-Ho
Producer: Jo Han-Joo, Na Yong-Guk
Cinematographer: Mon Wan-Hee
Release Date: November 15, 2012
Runtime: 107 min.
Genre: Comedy / Drama
Distributor: Lotte Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

A not so smart female killer (Song Ji-Hyo) is hired to kill a popular singer (Youngwoong Jaejoong). The killer then kidnaps the popular singer and tries to kill him in a bold manner which the customer requested, but the police arrive ...

Notes

2AM member Im Seul-Ong was originally cast as the pop singer in the film, but dropped out due to personal reasons.
Filming began May 15, 2012. First scene filmed involved actress Song Ji-Hyo's character who is being chased by policeman. During the scene she had to fall 2 meters (6.5 feet) from sandbags. Filming for that scene took place at an abandoned factory in South Korea.

Cast



Song Ji-Hyo	Kim Jae-Joong	Oh Dal-Su	Han Sang-Jin	Kim Sung-Ryoung
Killer Bong Min-Jung	Singer Choi Hyun	Chief Detective Ma	Team Leader Shin	Angela



Joo Min-Ha	Ra Mi-Ran	Seo Dong-Won	Seo Yi-An
Choi Hyun's stalker	cleaner	bellboy	Yoo Young-Sun

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Yong-Geon - company president
Shin Dong-Mi - Sun-Young
Jo Yong-Suk - Ph.D Kwon Nam-Gi
Yoo Jae-Myung - city councilor
Lee Tae-Rim - Detective Do
Choi Eun-Suk - Detective Squad Chief Park
Yoo Teo - mustache
Yoon Jin-Ha - suicidal man
Yoon Sang-Hwa - broker
Jeon Hun-Tae - psychiatrist
Kang Suk-Won - Hilton investigation agent 1
Kim Feel - Hilton investigation agent 3
Kim Sang-Il - police station reporte

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reiza Dec 24 2019 3:00 am really a great movie! its so funny and interesting . <3 love it so much. recommended

Lovesool Sep 27 2019 11:57 am It was so funny and entertaining to watch. I loved it!

Amber366 Dec 15 2018 4:47 pm This is my all time favorite movie. It is funny and light-hearted, even though there is murder involved.

lol Aug 03 2016 8:04 am it was ok

Emma Jun 15 2016 12:30 am This movie..... I really don't get the ending.. It got me like "That's it??"... I've got a lot of questions bruh-_-

Hunter May 26 2016 1:04 pm Slow start. It took my three separate sittings to get through it. The plot twist at the end was interesting but it came too late in the game. Song Ji Hyo was pretty good but I thought Jaejoong's acting was a little lack luster. They left a few things unanswered as well. I really liked when they started going into Ji Hyo's back story and how she became a killer, but they didn't finish it. You only see bits and pieces of her story, and I still think she might have been lying about it. It was an interesting concept, but I don't think they focused too much on side characters and not enough on the actual plot. Also, I couldn't stand the guy who runs the hotel.

mikomkko Dec 24 2015 2:13 am This seemed like a low-budget film and the plot had so many holes. However, I liked it purely as a comedic counter-programming and it should be treated as such. If you are looking for a real thriller with a dramatic plot, this is not it!

Not sure why people are not praising Song Jihyo for carrying this film. Yes, Jaejoong did quite well, but if you look at his other works, he basically uses almost the same expressions. Still, he did very well! Song Jihyo was also hilarious and the twist at the end was quite interesting.

Pay attention to Song Jihyo's facial expressions, quirks, and subtle gestures. She doesn't employ the over-exaggeration that a lot of amateur actresses use and are mistaken by zealous fans to be good. Too bad this was a counterprogramming and there was too little room for character growth and a more cohesive plot.

Kay Aug 25 2015 4:53 am Don't recommend. Never get a clear explanation, hazy plot. VERY slow start and middle. Too much unnecessary characters. The only upside is Jaejoong!! Good acting on his part only.

Amber Apr 21 2015 6:58 pm This movie is super hilarious. And I don't get why people are saying negative things about it. The story line was good too.

Laura Perez Jan 19 2015 1:02 pm AWESOME!! I recommend it to everyone (:

King ray Jul 27 2014 12:40 am Love love this movie can't believe it's korean . Nice twist at the ending too.

Jingga Feb 02 2014 12:13 am Low budget movie, boring plot, decent acting. The whole movie only involve around the hotel room, it was meh..don't waste your time watching this. 3/10

lola shisho Nov 23 2013 10:46 pm the ending is unpredictable. I thought itwas a love story but turned out it doesnt. the plot is just so great! I love it.

Karen Oct 31 2013 8:58 am This movie was boring, lack of development between the characters also it seemed they lacked of budget because most of the scene were taken at simple shooting studio.

taeminfan Jul 21 2013 11:55 pm this wasnt as bad as most comments make it seem.. it was okay. acting was good plot was a bit lacking but nevertheless if ur bored and want a movie to see this was good. the ending was unexpected and it had its memorable moments (Y)

sid Jul 19 2013 4:10 am I saw it on an Asiana flight to Korea and thought it was actually quite good. I especially liked Song Ji-Hyo's complete change of character in the last 5 minutes. Don't go into expecting a Bourne-type thriller, it's a comedy complete with Keystone Cops and does well as just that.

Court May 22 2013 1:35 am This film was lacking so much in plot development and characterization it is really sad. Unfortunately it was also not made up for by good acting either. I watched the movie purely for the two leads hoping that I would get an interesting story too but all I got was a bit of eye candy. The completely in-adept police force was infuriating and confusing as opposed to humorous and all in all the movie just seemed to fall flat. Of course if you're a fan of Jaejoong you will watch this movie, but other than that I would not recommend it.

Also, putting a last-second incomplete "twist for twists sake" seemed undeveloped to me.

fritzyjane Apr 01 2013 8:41 pm If you're a Jaaejoong fan (which i am) then this is a must see! I love his acting, naturally funny. Some scenes may be dragging but they were able to pull it off with some good twists. Over-all it was good, fun to watch but it could have been more entertaining with a far better script.

jango Feb 16 2013 4:44 pm this movie was pretty stupid and a pain to watch. .. 5/10

Thumbs up!!! Feb 12 2013 1:24 am An interesting movie. I could hardly bear it until the last 10 minutes. It was absolutely excruciating. Then they introduced a nice plot. Jackal...haha...I would say it is ok if one can bear till the end.

Kisu Feb 10 2013 3:49 pm It's absolutely funny idk why some saying it's simple... the movie have a nice plot the acting was well-done by all actors and actresses. Didn't really seem like a low-budget since it is based on kidnapped and others stuff so they have too mainly focus on that certain scenario. Over-all rating I would really recommend it. ^^

Ronaldo Feb 03 2013 3:21 pm Seems simple and low budget movie but entertaining....

Choua Jan 27 2013 2:25 am Is it out in the US already?

piggy Jan 25 2013 1:15 am the movie, first of all, was well delivered. The actors (especially bellboy and ahjumma) were very natural. Second, the plot was decent- not bad, not so great; lastly, get ready for a of twists. Overall, the movie was entertaining but it could've been better :)

OddBoy Jan 21 2013 12:19 pm a shitty movie don't waste your time on it.

tae-Ahn1206 Jan 05 2013 7:32 am i really can't wait! when was this going to show? i already went to different site just to watch this movie but any of that have nothing but picture!

MongJi&JaeJoong Jan 02 2013 2:26 pm Ive been waiting for like 1-2 months now... When is it coming out in the US?? Anticipating it soo much!! I love both Mong-Ji/ Song Ji Hyo and Jaejoong!!! I've been looking for ENG subs. but can't find none TT.TT Hurry and release it in the US!! <3 <3<3<3 <3 <3

JaeJoong Dec 30 2012 7:32 am I can't wait for this! JJ,why are you doing this to me? Cinema, why aren't you airing this?I've been waiting! And DVD, where are you? Lotte Ent, I love you, but I need my DVD.

Kiiiiim Dec 30 2012 2:48 am Song Ji Hyo!!!! This looks heaps good!! Can't wait :)

achik Dec 24 2012 2:55 pm love both of them..

achik Dec 24 2012 2:53 pm really can't wait for this movie..

nomk Dec 22 2012 1:13 am When can i watch this in the US?

Thing Nov 24 2012 7:58 pm Wawww.... Love both of 'em.. Gonna watch this!!! >。<!!!!!

Jjfan Nov 16 2012 12:34 pm Anybody know when the movie is going to Singapore? I tried finding but can't find it

Miss Oct 31 2012 4:07 am Can't wait for Jae-Jae!!!! <3 <3 <3

pj1324 Oct 28 2012 8:13 pm Can't wait till it's release!!!~~~

rinicassiebigAKTF Oct 25 2012 9:39 pm can't wait i hope i can breathe after watch this MOVIE

Maigl Oct 22 2012 2:46 am this should be hilarious. can't wait. and it sems to have a little complicated plot. Hwaiting!

desi lee Oct 17 2012 10:26 pm Can't wait for my Jaejoong oppa's movie..°\(♥▿♥)/° so excited..and because there's Jihyo unnie too..=)

Esther Oct 17 2012 4:30 pm So excited for this. ^^

cassieforeva Sep 10 2012 12:01 pm yayyyy!!! jaejoong foreva.......cant wait for this movie to release!!

JJ lover Aug 07 2012 10:33 pm JJ cant wait to see my JJ ^^

jjer Aug 02 2012 9:41 pm jaejoong and ji hyo ... yaayyy .. can't wait :D ..

NikkiJae Jul 10 2012 8:39 am OMG!!! JAEJOONG I CAN'T WAIT <3

tsuki May 21 2012 1:58 am Love, love, love Song Ji Hyo Unnie :) Looking forward to it!

gitarahmi May 18 2012 12:56 am weeeewww,,it seems awesome....

akarui May 05 2012 11:09 pm Whoaaa, can't wait for this movie^^ I like both of them, I hope this movie will be great!!

MongJi May 03 2012 12:43 pm Mong Jihyo ♥ This film will be amazing!!! why? because she's Ji Hyo ~ ♥

nuna Apr 30 2012 8:33 pm i love my jaejoong

Cazyjj Apr 23 2012 11:10 am Jaejoong!! Can't wait!! <3

Jj. Apr 21 2012 5:05 am JaeJooooooooooooooooong <3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

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