Funky Freaky Freaks
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| Hangul | 충충충 |
| RR | Chungchungchung |
| MR | Ch'ungch'ungch'ung |
| Directed by | Han Chang-lok |
| Screenplay by | Han Chang-lok |
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| Cinematography | Kim Jong-soo |
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| Music by | Livigesh |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Funky Freaky Freaks (Korean: 충충충) is a 2025 Korean comedic film directed by Han Chang-lok about teenagers on the fringes of Seoul society.[1] It won the Special Jury Award at the 2025 Busan International Film Festival.[2][1]
Plot
The movie follows a group of three teenage friends: Yong-gi, an ordinary boy; Ji-sook, a girl with a messy home life; and Dum-bo, an effeminate boy who sometimes pretends to be a girl on the phone.[3]
Outside of class, the three friends engage in mischief.[3] They administer pranks, such as through selling used panties to perverts.[3] Yong-gi looks after Ji-sook.[3] The dynamics of the trio are disrupted by the arrival of new transfer student Woo-joo, which causes jealousy and conflict.[3]
Cast
- Joo Min-hyeong as Yong-gi
- Baek Ji-hye as Ji-sook
- Jeong Soo-hyun as Woo-joo
- Shin Jun-hang as Dum-bo
Production
The film was a feature project of the Korea National University of Arts (K'Arts).[3]
Style
The film is characterized by handheld photography, jump cuts, and animation.[3]
The film uses colorful framing, and is split into three chapters.[3] These three chapters are denoted 'impulse', 'collision' and 'shock' and depict the evolution of the relationships and futures of the characters.[3]
Release
Funky Freaky Freaks competed in the Competition section of the 30th Busan International Film Festival on September 20, 2025 for 'Bosan Awards'.[4]
Reception
Pierce Conran of ScreenAnarchy notes while “Han's overall style isn't exactly new”, the film’s “contemporary mix of media makes it feel fresh, particularly when contrasted with its frequently polished but occasionally dry indie peers.” [3]
Oris Aigbokhaevbolo of The Film Verdict writes “Funky Freaky Freaks is worth the time spent with its crazy young people as they hurtle towards the bleak future they have created for themselves.”.[5]
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Busan International Film Festival | 2025 | Special Jury Award | Funky Freaky Freaks | Won | [6] |
References
- ^ a b Brzeski, Patrick (September 26, 2025). "Busan Film Festival Winners: Zhang Lu's 'Gloaming in Luomu' Wins Top Prize, Shu Qi Takes Best Director". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ Shackleton, Liz (September 26, 2025). "Zhang Lu's 'Gloaming In Luomu' Awarded Best Film In Busan; Shu Qi Wins Best Director For 'Girl'". Deadline. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Busan 2025 Review: FUNKY FREAKY FREAKS, Korean Teens Put Through the Wringer in Livewire Debut". ScreenAnarchy. September 20, 2025. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
- ^ Michael Rosser (August 26, 2025). "Busan film festival reveals first Competition lineup ahead of 2025 edition". Screen Daily. Retrieved September 7, 2025.
- ^ Oris Aigbokhaevbolo (September 20, 2025). "Funky Freaky Freaks". The Film Verdict. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
- ^ "[BIFF Press Release] The 30th BIFF Announces Winners of the Busan Award, New Currents, BIFF Mecenat, and Sonje Award". BIFF. September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 26, 2025.