The First Ride

The First Ride is a 2025 South Korean adventure comedy film written and directed by Nam Dae-joong. The film, starring Kang Ha-neul, Kim Young-kwang, Cha Eun-woo, Kang Young-seok, and Han Sun-hwa, depicts the unpredictable events that unfold as a group of childhood friends go on its first dream trip abroad. It was released theatrically on October 29, 2025 in South Korea.

Synopsis

Friends for 24 years, inseparable since childhood, the four buddies—Tae-jung, Do-jin, Yeon-min, and Geum-bok—have always shared the same dream: going on a trip together.
On the long-awaited day of their very first overseas adventure, a dream they never managed to fulfill back in their school days, an unexpected companion, Ok-shim, joins the group. From then on, their journey spirals into utter chaos.

Cast

Production

Filming began on March 21, 2025 and ended on June 11.
The First Ride was included in the lineup of the 2025 Cannes Film Market.

Release

The First Ride was released in South Korean theaters on October 29, 2025 by Showbox.

Reception

Box office

The film was released on October 29, 2025 on 1226 screens.
, the film has grossed from 739,435 admissions.