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Film

Concrete Utopia

Original releaseCinemas

Aug 9, 2023 · Theatrical release

The film follows conflicts among apartment residents who survive a major earthquake. Lee Byung-hun plays Young-tak, elected as their representative.[1][2][3]

Featured cast
Lee Byung-hunPark Seo-junPark Bo-youngKim Sun-youngKim Do-yoonPark Ji-hu

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Film release and viewing information

Concrete Utopia Basic information
NameConcrete Utopia [1][2][3]
TypeFilm[1][2][3]
ReleaseAug 9, 2023[1][2][3]
Original broadcast / releaseOriginal releaseCinemas[1][2][3]
Featured castLee Byung-hun · Park Seo-jun · Park Bo-young · Kim Sun-young · Kim Do-yoon · Park Ji-hu[4]
DirectorUm Tae-hwa[1][2][3]
Running time130 minutes (official work information)[1]
Official linksConcrete Utopia: introduction and Young-tak role

Story

After a devastating disaster, survivors gather at Hwang Gung Apartments. Residents try to protect their lives, but each new rule sharpens the divide between those inside and outside. With resident leader Yeong-tak at its center, the film questions what safety and community mean. [1]

Official teaser & trailer

Official teaserLotte Entertainment
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Young-tak's role

Young-tak is the residents' representative seeking to protect Hwang Gung Apartments. Lee Byung-hun plays a man who changes under the justification of leading the community. [1] [2] [3]

Korean theatrical release

The film opened on August 9, 2023. Reports of the distributor's announcement were checked against coverage after the opening. [1] [2] [3]

What to watch for

  • Pay attention to Yeong-tak’s arguments and the residents’ responses. Collective decisions continually raise questions of individual responsibility.
  • The apartment building is both refuge and battleground. Following how the same place becomes shelter for some and a barrier for others brings the conflict into focus. [1]

Official viewing information

Open the official TVING work and replay page. Select an episode or the full film, check regional availability, subtitles and access conditions, then play. [5]

Free viewing and access conditions

Check the viewing conditions for Concrete Utopia on the official TVING viewing page above. A public trailer does not imply free access to the full film. [5] [6]

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    Concrete Utopia

    The film follows conflicts among apartment residents who survive a major earthquake. Lee Byung-hun plays Young-tak, elected as their representative.

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Official information

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References and sources

Verified: Nov 14, 2026 · Facts are based on the sources below.

  1. Concrete Utopia: introduction and Young-tak role Korean Film Archive · Accessed 2026-11-13
  2. Concrete Utopia Korean release date Yonhap News · Accessed 2026-11-13
  3. Concrete Utopia coverage after release Yonhap News · Accessed 2026-11-13
  4. Korean Film Council: Concrete Utopia cast Korean Film Council · Accessed 2026-11-14
  5. Concrete Utopia: official TVING work and replay TVING · Accessed 2026-11-14
  6. Concrete Utopia official video Lotte Entertainment · Accessed 2026-11-14

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