Native Title	하이파이브
Also Know as	Hi.5, Hi-5, Haipaibeu
Director	Kang Hyung-Chul
Writer	Kang Hyung-Chul
Distributor	Next Entertainment World
Content Rating	15+ - Teens 15 or older
Runtime	1 hour 59 minutes / 119 minutes
Genre	Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Superhero
Language	Korean
Country	South Korea
Release Date	2025-05-30

“Hi‑Five” (Korean: 하이파이브), also stylized as “Hi.5”, is a 2025 South Korean action‑comedy film written and directed by Kang Hyeong‑cheol (known for “Sunny” and “Tazza”). It stars an ensemble cast including Lee Jae‑in, Ahn Jae‑hong, Ra Mi‑ran, Kim Hee‑won, Yoo Ah‑in, Oh Jung‑se, and GOT7’s Park Jin‑young.

Synopsis & Setup

Five seemingly ordinary individuals undergo an organ transplant from a mysterious donor and unexpectedly gain superpowers:

Wan‑seo (Lee Jae‑in): receives a heart and gains super strength and speed.
Ji‑seong (Ahn Jae‑hong): receives lungs and can unleash powerful gusts of wind.
Sun‑nyeo (Ra Mi‑ran): gains telekinetic-like powers from a kidney.
Yak‑sun (Kim Hee‑won): becomes a healer after a liver transplant.
Ki‑dong (Yoo Ah‑in): gains electromagnetic manipulation with corneal transplant.

Additionally, a cult leader, Young‑chun (Park Jin‑young), receives a pancreas transplant that enables him to steal other powers and regress in age.

Together they form a reluctant superhero team – “Hi‑Five” – but soon clash with Young‑chun, who seeks to absorb their abilities for absolute power.

Production & Release

Director: Kang Hyeong‑cheol.
Runtime: approx. 119–120 minutes.
Rating: 15+ (PG‑13+).
Released in South Korea: May 30, 2025 (initially slated for June 3, moved earlier due to national schedule).
International rollout: Began June 6 across 14 markets including Southeast Asia, North America, and Canada.
Distribution: Handled by Next Entertainment World, Well Go USA (North America), Edko Films (Hong Kong), and more.

Style & Appeal

Praised for its fresh concept (organ-transplant-empowered heroes), dynamic action-comedy tone, and sharp visual style infused with pop culture elements.

Reviewers highlight standout character chemistry, humor-driven action scenes, though note occasional tonal inconsistency and some underwhelming CG.

Reception & Box Office

Box Office Success

Surpassed 1 million admissions in Korea within 9 days of release – becoming 2025’s fifth film to do so.

Domestic Records

Opened at No. 1, briefly dethroning “Mission: Impossible”, and dominated daily rankings for 10 consecutive days.

Why Watch It?

For K‑film fans: A blend of superhero tropes with Korean humor and emotional depth.
For genre lovers: Lighthearted yet energetic – ideal for fans of action-comedy with a quirky hook.
Global reach: Now screening internationally – in theaters and via Well Go USA’s streaming platforms (e.g., Apple TV, Vudu).

Final Take

“Hi‑Five” offers an amusing, energetic spin on the superhero genre, grounded in Korean comedic sensibility and team dynamics. If you're into unconventional heroes with a dash of heart and humor, this one hits the mark – even if you're forgiving of some visual unevenness.

Where to Watch

South Korea: From May 30, 2025.
International: June rollout – North America and Canada from June 20, others earlier in June.

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