Radio Star

In the glitter‑streaked aftermath of a 1980s hit that once defined a generation, Choi Gon finds himself drifting far from the neon billboards that once celebrated his name. The once‑renowned singer now pads the stages of modest cafés, his leather jacket a relic of an era that feels increasingly out of step with the bustling streets of Seoul. The city pulses with fresh talent, while Gon’s reputation hangs on the thin thread of a scandal that has turned applause into whispers.

Ever‑present at his side is his longtime manager, Park Minsu, a weathered figure whose loyalty has endured through triumphs and tribulations alike. When a heated dispute lands Gon in legal trouble, Minsu digs into old connections, seeking a lifeline that might pull his client back into the public eye. That lifeline appears in the form of a struggling radio station, perched in the quiet hills of Yeongwol, where a single condition from the station’s director could determine whether Gon steps behind a microphone or watches the opportunity slip away.

The film settles into a mood that balances melancholy nostalgia with a quiet, hopeful yearning. The provincial setting offers a stark contrast to the frenetic energy of the capital, its slow‑moving mornings and close‑knit community providing a backdrop for a potential rebirth that feels both intimate and uncertain. Throughout, the story hints at the delicate dance between public expectation and personal redemption, inviting the audience to wonder how far a man can stretch his old fame into a new voice without losing the essence of who he once was.

Last Updated: October 14, 2025 at 03:48