A Man Who Loved a Prostitute

Jinju, who used to frequent a bar in the past, is approached by a man who claims to have sex videos of her past. Feeling anxious about the situation, Jinju agrees to give the man a large sum of money to prevent him from contacting her again. However, the man squanders the money on gambling and finds himself in a desperate situation. He reaches out to Jinju once more, demanding more money. When Jinju doesn’t respond to his demands, he resorts to sending a woman to seduce Tae-soo, Jinju’s lover, in an attempt to manipulate Jinju into giving him the money he desires.

Directed by Lee Ta-chi, A Man Who Loved a Prostitute leans on a strong ensemble — Sang Woo, Hae Il, Kim Ji-won-II — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2023.