Stay live to stay alive|Jul. 31, 2013|South Korea|97 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Crime;K-Drama;Mystery;Thriller
Description: “The Terror Live” (2013) is a gripping South Korean thriller that follows the story of Yoon Young-hwa (played by Ha Jung-woo), a once-prominent news anchor who has been demoted to hosting a radio show after a scandal. Divorced and disillusioned, Yoon’s life takes a dramatic turn when he receives a chilling phone call during his broadcast. The caller threatens to destroy the Mapo Bridge, a major landmark in Seoul. Initially dismissing it as a prank, Yoon is horrified when the threat becomes a reality as the bridge is blown up, causing chaos and casualties.
Realizing the potential for a career-defining moment, Yoon chooses not to alert authorities. Instead, he seizes the opportunity to negotiate with the terrorist, setting up an impromptu live broadcast from his radio station. He collaborates with his former boss, Cha Dae-eun (Lee Geung-young), a ratings-driven news producer, to secure exclusive coverage of the unfolding crisis. As the nation watches, Yoon becomes entangled in a high-stakes game with the terrorist, who demands a public apology from the president for the deaths of his colleagues in a previous industrial accident.
As tensions escalate, Yoon discovers he is no longer in control of the situation. The terrorist reveals a bomb hidden in Yoon’s earpiece, threatening to detonate it live on air if his demands are not met. Amid the chaos, Yoon’s ex-wife, a reporter, bravely volunteers to cover the tragedy firsthand. The film delves into themes of media manipulation, exploitation, and the moral dilemmas faced by those in positions of power. “The Terror Live” is a tense, thought-provoking exploration of the consequences of ambition and the human cost of sensationalism.
Cast director: Kim Byung-woo
Cast actor: Ha Jung-woo, Kim Dae-myung, Lee Kyung-young, Jeon Hye-jin, Lee Da-wit, Kim So-jin, Kim Hong-pa, Kim Hae-in, Han Soo-hyun, Kang Jin-ah
Original name: 더 테러 라이브