The official trailer for Hi.5 (하이파이브), a highly anticipated South Korean action-comedy directed by Kang Hyeong-cheol, was released on April 28, 2025, ahead of the film’s theatrical premiere on June 3, 2025. The trailer offers a glimpse into a humorous and action-packed adventure where five ordinary individuals gain extraordinary superpowers after receiving organ transplants from a mysterious donor.

The teaser trailer reveals the characters’ humorous and often bewildered reactions to their new abilities, blending lighthearted comedy with thrilling action. One of the standout moments shows Lee Jae-in’s character, Wan-seo, effortlessly performing a Taekwondo move, showcasing her newfound enhanced strength. As the characters navigate their superpowered lives, they must also contend with a group intent on exploiting their abilities.

With its quirky premise and mix of humor and action, Hi.5 promises to be a fun-filled adventure. The trailer sets the stage for a thrilling ride as the protagonists come to grips with their superpowers and the forces that want to control them.

Plot and Characters

The story centers on five individuals who, after receiving organ transplants, develop unique superpowers

• Lee Jae-in as Wan-seo: A Taekwondo enthusiast who gains enhanced strength following a heart transplant.
• Ahn Jae-hong as Ji-seong: An aspiring writer who, after a lung transplant, acquires the ability to hold his breath for extended periods.
• Ra Mi-ran as Sun-nyeo: A yogurt seller who gains unexpected abilities.
• Kim Hee-won as Yak-sun: A factory manager who, after a liver transplant, becomes a healer capable of curing ailments.
• Yoo Ah-in as Ki-dong: An unemployed man who, following a corneal transplant, can see electromagnetic waves.

The ensemble cast also includes Oh Jung-se as Wan-seo’s father and Park Jin-young as Young-chun, a cult leader who received a pancreas transplant from a psychic.

🎥 Production Details

• Director: Kang Hyeong-cheol
• Producers: An Hee-jin, Anna Lee
• Writer: Kang Hyeong-cheol
• Studio: Annapurna Film
• Distributor: Next Entertainment World
• Country: South Korea
• Language: Korean

Principal photography began on June 1, 2021, in various locations including Songdo International Business District, Incheon, and Namhyeon-dong, Seoul, concluding on November 7, 2021.

📅 Release Information

Hi.5 is set to be released in South Korean theaters on June 3, 2025. However, due to ongoing legal issues, Yoo Ah-in will not participate in the film’s promotional activities.