The Match
The Match (2025) is a history drama, directed by Kim Hyung-joo. It stars Lee Byung-hun and Yoo Ah-in. The film is based on a true story. The 115-minute film holds an audience score of 7.4/10.
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What The Match Is About
The Match is based on the real rivalry between Go masters Cho Hun-hyun, played by Lee Byung-hun, and his one time protégé Lee Chang-ho, played as an adult by Yoo Ah-in (with Kim Kang-hoon as the younger Lee Chang-ho), following how their teacher and student relationship curdled into decades of competitive rivalry in professional Go. It was released March 26, 2025 via BY4M Studio and Netflix, topped the Korean box office on release, and grossed 14.6 million dollars. Who it's for: anyone drawn to Korean dramas built around a real teacher and student rivalry and to Go as an intellectual sport. Who it's not for: viewers unfamiliar with the game of Go who want fast action rather than a strategic, measured pace.
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What is The Match about?
The Match is based on the real rivalry between Go masters Cho Hun-hyun, played by Lee Byung-hun, and his one time protégé Lee Chang-ho, played as an adult by Yoo Ah-in (with Kim Kang-hoon as the younger Lee Chang-ho), following how their teacher and student relationship curdled into decades of competitive rivalry in professional Go. It was released March 26, 2025 via BY4M Studio and Netflix, topped the Korean box office on release, and grossed 14.
Where can I watch The Match?
The Match is available to watch on digital platforms such as Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Match?
The Match runs for 115 minutes (1h 55m).
When did The Match come out?
The Match was released in 2025.
Who directed The Match?
The Match was directed by Kim Hyung-joo.
Who stars in The Match?
The Match stars Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Ah-in, Ko Chang-seok, Hyun Bong-sik.
What is The Match's rating?
The Match holds 6.8/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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