Military life was already chaotic for the recruits of New Recruit. Now they’re checking into a hospital that might be haunted. The hit drama series is going to the big screen with “New Recruit The Movie: Ghosts Live in the Military Hospital” (literal translation), and the new poster promises chills and laughs.
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New Recruit: The Plot
A group of recruits is admitted to a military hospital, expecting a sweet break from duty. Instead, they hear horrifying rumors about the place they thought was paradise, and they set out to uncover its secrets.
New Recruit: Movie
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Title | New Recruit The Movie: Ghosts Live in the Military Hospital (literal translation) |
| Genre | Horror comedy |
| Director | Min Jin Ki |
| Lead | Kim Min Ho as Park Min Seok |
| New cast | Ryu Kyung Soo, Yu Jeongyeon |
| Release | In theaters this winter |
| Based on | The “New Recruit” drama series, adapted from a hit animation |
New Recruit: About the Series
New Recruit is a black comedy about young adults in their 20s. It explores the culture, secrets and absurdities of South Korea’s military. Since the first season aired in 2022, it has built a loyal fandom and grown to four seasons. The film continues the same characters and universe but moves the setting from military units to a military hospital.
The Poster
The launch poster shows the recruits standing before the ominous Armed Forces Yangcheon Hospital. Only Park Min Seok (Kim Min Ho) looks back at the camera with a meaningful expression, which has fans curious about what he knows. The tagline promises a blockbuster-scale horror comedy.
New Faces
Ryu Kyung Soo plays Yoo Jae Hoon, a mysterious soldier admitted to the hospital. Yu Jeongyeon of TWICE plays nursing officer Yoo Jeong Yeon, her first screen acting role since her debut.
Catch Up First
The movie is directed by Min Jin Ki, who also helmed the recently concluded New Recruit 4: Sabotage. You can binge it on Viki before the film arrives.
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FAQs
When is the New Recruit movie releasing?
It’s set for theaters this winter, with no exact date yet.
Who joins the cast?
Ryu Kyung Soo and TWICE’s Yu Jeongyeon join the returning recruits.
