Born To Sing (2013): Cast & Plot
Born To Sing is a 2013 comedy drama directed by Lee Jong-pil, starring Kim In-kwon as Bong Nam, Ryu Hyun-kyung and Lee Cho-hee. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Lee Jong-pil
- Original language
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Korean - Studio
- Lotte Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Born To Sing About?
The premise of Born To Sing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bong-nam has always dreamed of becoming a singer, but struggles to hold down a regular job. He decides to audition for a national singing contest in his hometown, a decision met with opposition from his wife. Their disagreement leads to a significant argument, leaving him questioning whether he can achieve his lifelong ambition and save his marriage.
Born To Sing Cast & Characters
Kim In-kwon leads the cast as Bong Nam, with Ryu Hyun-kyung as Mi Ae and Lee Cho-hee as Hyun-ja. Directed by Lee Jong-pil; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lee Jong-pil
- Kim In-kwon as Bong Nam
- Ryu Hyun-kyung as Mi Ae
- Lee Cho-hee as Hyun-ja
- Yoo Yeon-seok as Dong-soo
Also Starring in Born To Sing
· 7 more- Oh Kwang-rok Maeng Gwajang
- Kim Soo-mi Ju Hana
- Oh Hyeon-kyeong Grandfather Oh
- Lee Jung-eun Dong-soo's aunt
- Lee Jun-hyeok
- Kim Joong-ki Jong-bae
- Song Hae Themselves
More from Lee Jong-pil
More films directed by Lee Jong-pil, best-rated first: Pavane, Samjin Company English Class, Samjin Company English Class and The Sound of a Flower.
Born To Sing Plot Summary
What happens in Born To Sing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The city of Gimhae in South Gyeongsang Province becomes the backdrop for the filming of the National Singing Contest, a program famed for turning unknown voices into stars and drawing a flood of hopeful locals eager for a shot at fame. Among them, Bong-nam Kim In-kwon stands out not for brilliance or swagger, but for a stubborn stubbornness to pursue a dream he’s carried since youth. By day he works as an assistant at his wife’s hair salon, and by night he drives for increasingly inebriated businessmen, a routine that masks his real passion: singing. His life is financially tight and socially uneasy, yet his heart remains tuned to a higher melody.
Full summary
The whole story of Born To Sing, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Born To Sing?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who works as both a salon assistant during the day and a driver for intoxicated businessmen at night?
Born To Sing Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “전국노래자랑” and “Jeonguk Norae Jarang”.
- Also known as
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- 전국노래자랑
- Jeonguk Norae Jarang
- 全國歌唱比賽
- 全国歌唱竞赛
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Born To Sing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Born To Sing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Born To Sing?
Born To Sing runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Born To Sing released?
Born To Sing was released on May 1, 2013.
Who directed Born To Sing?
Born To Sing was directed by Lee Jong-pil.
More films by Lee Jong-pil Who is in the cast of Born To Sing?
Born To Sing stars Kim In-kwon as Bong Nam, Ryu Hyun-kyung as Mi Ae and Lee Cho-hee as Hyun-ja, among 11 credited actors.
Does Born To Sing have a post-credit scene?
No. Born To Sing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Born To Sing in?
The original language of Born To Sing is Korean.
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