The Negotiation (Korean Movie)

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Movie: The Negotiation
Revised romanization: Hyeobsang
Hangul: 협상
Director: Lee Jong-Suk
Writer: Choi Sung-Hyun
Producer: Min Kyung-Wook, Lee Sang-Jik
Cinematographer: Lee Tae-Yoon
Release Date: September 19, 2018
Runtime: 114 min.
Genre: Crime / Hostage
Distributor: CJ Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Ha Chae-Yoon (Son Ye-Jin) is a crisis negotiator for the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. She carries herself with a calm and cool-headed attitude. Min Tae-Gu (Hyun-Bin) is a weapons smuggler for an international crime organization. He stages a terrifying hostage situation and Ha Chae-Yoon only has 12 hours to save the hostages.

Notes

Hyun-Bin plays a villain for the first time in his acting career.
Filming began June 17, 2017 in Paju, South Korea.
Filming finished December 9, 2017.

Cast



Son Ye-Jin	Hyun-Bin
Ha Chae-Yoon	Min Tae-Gu



Kim Sang-Ho	Jang Young-Nam	Jang Gwang	Lee Moon-Sik	Jo Young-Jin
Ahn Hyuk-Soo	Section Chief Han	Hwang Joo-Ik	Team Leader Jung	Chairman Koo

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Jong-Goo - CEO Yoon
Kim Min-Sang - Deputy Department Head Park
Han Ki-Joong - Lieutenant General Son
Yoo Yeon-Soo - Chief Moon of National Police Agency
Park Soo-Young - Section Chief Choi
Choi Byung-Mo - Secretary Kong
Park Sung-Geun - operation officer
Jung In-Gyeom - Lee Sang-Mok
Lee Hak-Joo - Park Min-Woo
Lee Joo-Young - Lee Da-Bin
Lee Shi-A - Yoo Yeon-Joo
Park Ji-Hoon - Major Kim
Yeo Mu-Yeong - orphanage director
Kwak Ja-Hyoung - NIS negotiation agent 1
Park Hyoung-Soo - NIS negotiation agent 2
Park Soo-Min - NIS negotiation agent 3
Bae Jin-Ah - VIP female secretary 1
Jung Seung-Won - SAT team assistant leader
Ahn Chan-Woong - SAT team member 7
Choi Hong-Lag - SAT team member 9
Lee Jae-Han - SAT team member 11
Choi Young-Min - police situation room agent 5
Cha Rae-Hyoung - Bbakbbaki
Eo Sung-Wook - Secom security guard
Cha Yu-Jin - hostage family mother
Do Young-Seo - hostage family daughter
Yoon Sung-Woo - hostage family boy
Ahn Seong-Bong - parking lot janitor 2
Jung Sang-Hyun - friend in picture
Park Tae-Yun - nursery school kid
Kwak Min-Gyu - Air Force situation room agent 3
Jung Hwee-Wook - Air Force situation room agent 6
Christian Lagahit - robber 1
Kim Geu-Rim - Ha Chae-Yoon (double)
Kim Ki-Ho - Min Tae-Gu's subordinate 2
Kim Si-Eun

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DCAnne Sep 18 2025 3:16 pm Just saw this suspenseful movie last night (9/18/25) at the Korean Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. and absolutely loved it. Superb acting, fast-paced action with a cast that pulls you in. Each actor is terrific. The 2 leads, Son Ye-Jin and Hyun-Bin, grab you and don't let go. Highly recommend this film. I am fortunate to have seen it.

Soraya Titus Jul 07 2023 8:44 am The shorts looks great I would love to watch this movie son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin is my most loved Stars

Ish May 10 2023 6:24 am Must watch at least for the main actors.

Tan Mar 12 2022 8:11 am Hyun bin is stunningly handsome

LMA Oct 24 2021 9:13 am Never thought that every crime involves a story to tell and manifest an equal service of justice. This is an eye-opener to every law holder that power should not hinder them to be good and righteous. May every oath be done!

AR Rahman Feb 04 2021 9:16 pm I'm not discovered this movie earlier than CLOY, i just know lately that SYJ and HB had worked together

Poorni Feb 04 2021 5:55 am This is the first time i cried when a kidnapper died.

Luba Rohweder Dec 28 2020 10:26 am I loved the movie, Hyun Bin is fantastic! He is such a diverse Actor, can hardly wait to see Negotiation. Love Korean movies, especially Hyun Bin’s movies!!

Fred Cordiano Sep 12 2020 8:29 am I really enjoyed the movie. I love Korean dramas and movies. Watching a movie like this... Makes me wonder what really is going on behind closed doors with governments around the world. Miss Son is always a good watch Loved her in her uniform

. Jun 26 2020 12:44 am okay i was hella shook when those two men started speaking in tagalog in the first scene

Nerisa C May 18 2020 10:32 pm This is a real suspense drama. Hyun Bin did well as the protagonist. Son Ye-Jin again delivers as the detective/negotiator, though she looks too pretty to be one in my opinion lol. I love her short hair here, she looks so youthful. I watched Crash Landing on You before watching this movie. Though Hyun Bin and Son Ye-Jin are not romantic partners in this one, I still think they had some romantic chemistry in some scenes. A well-written movie that gives that suspense feeling until the end.

Zyla Apr 23 2020 7:15 am I can't hate hyun bin in this film...he's so cool..

Veeveevee Feb 18 2020 11:59 am This movie had my heart up in my sleeve. I couldn't predict how the story would go. Props to the acting prowess of Hyun bin. He really gave me the chills. But despite how he was so scary as a kidnapper, you can never hate him as he made sure that you'll be more curious about his character.

His dialogues with Son Ye Jin was amazing. Their chemistry really radiates despite having only one scene and primarily communicating via video calls. I'm not even surprised that PDs and writers realized the same that they got casting offers for drama series right after this.

Seon Jan 29 2020 4:40 am The best of the best of the best korean movie i've ever seen ??? Hyun-Bin was excellent ? in every sceen i take a screen shot of him ? i fall in love with him in this movie ? without forgetting Son Ye-Jin, she was amaizing too ? When i saw Kim Sang-Ho , i was sure this movie will be extraordinary ? he knows how to choose the right movie or drama Thanks for everyone in this teamwork , you really did a great job ?

Upi Jan 13 2020 4:19 pm it's what they say about your now husband is you enemy in your past life.. haha..

Aj Jan 02 2020 6:27 pm Two of my favorite lead actors, and a stellar cast backing them. But even they couldn’t save a mediocre plot and predictable outcome. I still enjoyed it, just not a great film.

shd Dec 23 2019 1:50 am crash landing on you bring me here what a great movie.. both of them really great actor i cant hate hyun bin in this movie :p he so cool

Jinjoo Nov 05 2019 4:00 pm this movie was well made and it made me feel i was watching a hollywood production bc of its excellent directing etc plus luv hyun bin and son ye jin teaming here! min tae gu got mad bc of his sister's untimely death in the hands of some corrupt people incldg some powers that be and ha chae yon was there to help him w/negotiations! a powerful character of son ye jin and so happy they'll team up in a new drama this month crash landing etc. can't wait!

caca Jul 17 2019 11:02 am hyunbin is so cool here. i really like han chae yoon's character. love the most the part when han chae yoon is protecting min tae gu from gunshoot's aim. a recommended movie~ ^^

drinkme May 21 2019 10:46 pm hyun bin oppa is too good to hate

Smurfette May 02 2019 12:23 pm Just finished watching this movie. My 2 fav people.. Hyun Bin & Son Ye Jin - great combination. Looking forward to more movies with this genres and many more movies and dramas by them!

Shine TL Apr 21 2019 8:26 am So they're gonna have a drama together. ♡ Sooooo happy for them.

Min tae gu Mar 24 2019 6:31 am The commissioner fukking annoying

Regie mae jimenez Mar 03 2019 3:17 am I just do like this kind of genres and testing my own mind in solving the situation. I might look crazy, I was crazy happy when my guess and solving was right. Thumbs up for this and I will look up for more movies like this. Also for hyun bin's acting so good.

sevrn Jan 15 2019 1:08 pm hyun bin is too good to hate ?

JUMM Jan 04 2019 11:52 pm probably one of the best movies ive seen in a long time... Hyun-Bin's acting is out of this world

Migthy Thor Dec 27 2018 6:55 am WoW! This is really one fine Korean action, drama, crime, suspense movie! And of course again, such a fantastic performance of Son Ye-Jin and Hyun-Bin !!! I just hope that Director Lee Jong-Suk and Writer Choi Sung-Hyun watched the Hollywood movie "The Negotiator" starred by Samuel L. Jackson and Kevin Spacey and did some further research on the material so they could have really perfected this movie, nevertheless, it's still a great movie! I super-duper highly recommend it!

CONGRATULATIONS to the entire production specially to the cast !!! You did a GREAT job!

Boni Dec 19 2018 1:54 pm And I have to admit Hyun bin is my new favourite actor. Son he Jin as always did her best.

Boni Dec 19 2018 1:52 pm I had to come here to comment on this movie. I didn't expected much from this movie but damn...this movie is so good. I would have missed something great if I didn't watch this.. highly recommended.

Katy Tran Dec 16 2018 8:45 pm Very good movie

Eme alh Dec 14 2018 8:09 am I just finished watching it and it is so great! everything was brilliant. Their acting is beyond the perfection. Hyun bin and Ye jin were a very great choices for their roles, it fit them a lot. 10\10

Haiti Oct 08 2018 8:25 pm Amazing movie!! I love it from the beginning to end.

Jimmy Sep 30 2018 9:18 pm Just finished the Movie and that movie really amazing. Both of Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin perform very well for their roles, the content is also good but need a little bit more intense in some parts, especially at the middle of the film. Overall, that film is meeting up my expectation and i will re-watch at some point.

Jl Sep 25 2018 12:28 pm Oh My! I might just have to root for the villain. Hyun bin is too good to hate. Haha.

Idol Aug 29 2018 3:13 pm Yessss .. I need to see Son Yejin Squad is Reunion ... They will support Son yejin movie !

Shubha-indo Aug 17 2018 7:08 am Wow Hyun bin as villain , great to see he got opportunity to prove himself as best actor in any role. Looking forward for this movie for his debut as one of the handsome villain..

파이팅 오빠........

OMG Aug 10 2018 11:04 pm OMG the trailer looks so intense. I cannot wait for this anymore. Is this going to be released in other countries? I love these two. Can you two reunite in a drama so I can see you both longer? Pleaseeeee

lol Aug 08 2018 10:57 am OMG Hyun Binnnn its been such a long time im happy he is in a movie.he still go it.

Kicap Tamin Aug 08 2018 9:50 am Wish can see reunion all Son Yejin girls squad ... Like Song Yoona , Oh Yoona , Im Yoona , Uhm jiwon , Lee Min Jung , Gong Hyo Jin and last another actress but i dont know her name .. Cannot Wait . To Support Son Yejin movie !!! :)

Yejin Unnie Fighting .

bebe Apr 27 2018 6:47 am fighting unni ill always support you son ye jin i love your act

Eskimo Jun 09 2017 4:45 am Always excited for a new Son Ye Jin project!

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