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Method (2017): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Method is a 2017 romantic drama directed by Pang Eun-jin, starring Park Sung-woong as Jae-ha, Oh Seung-hoon and Yoon Seung-ah. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $182,019 worldwide.

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Method (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Pang Eun-jin
Genres
Romance , Drama
Original language
Korean
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Method About?

The premise of Method without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A seasoned actor and a rising pop star are paired as leads in a gay romantic play. As the actor guides the pop star through method acting techniques, the boundaries between their roles and their personal lives become increasingly blurred. Their professional relationship evolves into a complex attraction, challenging them to confront their own identities and desires.

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Cast & crew

Method Cast & Characters

Park Sung-woong leads the cast as Jae-ha, with Oh Seung-hoon as Young-woo and Yoon Seung-ah as Hee-won. Directed by Pang Eun-jin; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Pang Eun-jin

More films directed by Pang Eun-jin: Way Back Home, Perfect Number and Princess Aurora.

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Plot

Method Plot Summary

What happens in Method from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On the stage production Unchain, Jae-ha, played by Park Sung-woong, embodies Walter, while Young-woo, played by Oh Seung-hoon, embodies Singer. The two begin with a tense dynamic: Young-woo arrives late and shows little interest in the work, which prompts Jae-ha to push him toward discipline and craft. As rehearsals unfold, Young-woo becomes increasingly drawn to Jae-ha’s relentless passion for his craft, and he starts to devote himself to the role—reading the books Jae-ha lends him and tagging along on outings to hunt for props. Jae-ha himself is renowned for his method acting, fully inhabiting his character to the point of letting that persona seep into his daily life. Hearing about this, Young-woo secretly adopts a similar approach, and, through this intense immersion, he grows to love Jae-ha.

Full summary

The whole story of Method, scene by scene

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Box office

Method Box Office

Method grossed $182,019 worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$182K

International
$182K
Videos

Method Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer [Subtitled]
  • Trailer Method | Official Trailer | GagaOOLala | Master and student fall in love in this Korean gay film!
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Method?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Method Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Unchain” and “Mesodeu”.

Also known as
  • Unchain
  • Mesodeu
  • 愛的方法論
  • 爱的方法论
  • Método
  • 方法派
  • メソッド
  • Módszer
  • Метод

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FAQ

Method FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Method, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Method?

Method runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Method released?

Method was released on October 13, 2017.

Who directed Method?

Method was directed by Pang Eun-jin.

More films by Pang Eun-jin

Who is in the cast of Method?

Method stars Park Sung-woong as Jae-ha, Oh Seung-hoon as Young-woo and Yoon Seung-ah as Hee-won, among 11 credited actors.

How much did Method make at the box office?

Method grossed $182,019 worldwide.

Does Method have a post-credit scene?

No. Method has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Method in?

The original language of Method is Korean.

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