Go Go 70s
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- Movie: Go Go 70s
- Revised Romanization: Go Go 70
- Hangul: 고고70
- Director: Ho Choi
- Writer: Ho Choi
- Producer:
- Cinematographer:
- Release Date: October 2, 2008
- Runtime : 118 min.
- Distributor: Showbox/Mediaplex
- Country: South Korea
- Language: Korean
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In Korea, 1970s was the dark ages of military autocratic regime as well as an era of revolutionary upheaval of pop culture lead by energetic youth. After performing in shabby clubs in a town hosting a U.S. military base, Sang-kyu, a singer, and Man-sik, a guitarist, form Devils, a rock group of six members They participate in a vocal band contest in Seoul. They make a strong impression with a shocking yet amusing performance. Devils achieve stardom playing at a Go-Go dance club called Nirvana. Mimi, who had followed them to Seoul, also becomes a fashion icon with her dance moves and stylish clothes. However, their heydays dont last long. One of their members dies from a fire at the club, and due to oppressive rule of military dictatorship, the clubs close down and they cant perform anymore. In despair, Sang-kyu plans a passionate concert again called Devils Recital.
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- To prep for the role of Sang-kyu, Seung-woo Cho learned to play the guitar, practiced with a real band and lived in the Hongdae area of Seoul (area near Hongik University famous for its thriving indie music scene).
[edit] Cast
- Seung-woo Cho - Sang-kyu
- Min-a Shin - Mimi
- Hyeok-pung Kwon
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