Socialphobia


Socialphobia is a 2015 South Korean mystery thriller film starring Byun Yo-han, Lee Joo-seung, and Ryu Jun-yeol. It was co-written and directed by Hong Seok-jae in his directorial debut, based on a real-life story that explores the social issues within internet culture among the Korean youth of the 21st century.

Plot

A group of youngsters investigate a girl who died after being targeted in a witch-hunt on social networking sites, in an attempt to determine whether her death was suicide or murder. A member of the group at first becomes suspect but later the death was proven as a suicide. The film explores internet addiction, cyber bullying, social phobia and lack of morale - self-esteem among youngsters.

Cast

Main

Supporting

  • Ha Yoon-kyung as Ha-young/Re-na
  • Yoo Dae-hyeong as Byung-moo
  • as Moon-hyuk
  • Jung Jae-woo as Gi-seop
  • Jeon Shin-hwan as Jang Se-min
  • as Hyung-joo
  • Byun Jin-soo as Jin-goo
  • Oh Hee-joon as Soldier
  • Bae Yoo-ram as Jung-bae