Hostage: Missing Celebrity

A famous action movie star is kidnapped in Seoul following a film premiere. Initially believing the situation is a prank, he soon realizes the danger is real when faced with the cruelty of his captors. The criminals demand a large ransom within twenty-four hours, forcing the actor to rely on his wits and skills to survive. He must navigate a violent reality that differs significantly from the choreographed action he portrays on screen.

Written and directed by Pil Gam-seong, this action film was the first in a chronological sequence of his directed works, followed by My Daughter Is a Zombie in 2025. The movie stars Hwang Jung-min, who plays a version of himself, alongside Kim Jae-beom, Lee You-mi, Ryu Kyung-soo, Jung Jae-won, and Lee Gyu-woon. Produced by Next Entertainment World, Filmmaker R&K, and The Sam Company, the project had a budget of 7 million USD and earned 13 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.3/10 on IMDb based on 1,300 votes and a score of 6.8/10 on TMDB from 41 votes.