The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan (; literally "Gibang riot in 1724") is a 2008 South Korean action comedy film. The film depicts the gangster culture of Joseon Dynasty Korea and is based on an actual fight that occurred at a kisaeng house in 1724. The film was directed by Yeo Kyun-dong, and stars Lee Jung-jae—in his first film role for three years—alongside Kim Ok-bin. Costumes for the film were created by fashion designer André Kim.
Premise
The film is set in Joseon Dynasty Korea, 1724. Cheon-doong, a hoodlum from a small village, meets and falls in love with Seol-ji, a kisaeng at Myeongwolhyang, a luxurious bar. One day he gets into a fight with the head of the Yangjoo gang, but later faces a crisis when the palace decides to crack down on gang activity at Myeongwolhyang. In his pursuit of Seol-ji, Cheon-doong inadvertently incurs the anger of the top-ranking gangster in the area, Man-deuk (Kim Suk Hoon).
Cast
Lee Jung-jae as Cheon-doong
Kim Ok-bin as Seol-ji
Kim Suk-hoon as Man-deuk
Baek Do-bin as Se-jae
Yeo Gyoon-dong as Jjak-gwi
Lee Won-jong as Chil-gab
Jeong Jae-hyeong as Bong-dal
Jo Deok-hyeon as Sam Gook-ji
Lee Won-jae as Excellency Song
Hong Seok-cheon as tailor shop owner (cameo)
Release
The Accidental Gangster and the Mistaken Courtesan was released in South Korea on 3 December 2008, a day earlier than originally scheduled.