Judge Girl
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| Hangul | 소녀심판 |
| RR | Sonyeosimpan |
| MR | Sonyŏsimp'an |
| Directed by | Ryu Kwang-hyun |
| Screenplay by | Ryu Kwang-hyun |
| Produced by | Kim Seok-mok |
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Production companies | Studio Surl Film Company Bae |
| Distributed by | Laon Company Plus |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Judge Girl (Korean: 소녀심판) is a 2026 South Korean action comedy film written and directed by Ryu Kwang-hyun. It stars Chae Won-bin, Kang Hee-gu, and Yoo Hyun-soo.[1] Set in a high school, the film follows Min-ah, a legendary former fighter trying to live a quiet life as an ordinary student, who becomes a mysterious tracksuit-clad girl to protect her classmates Min-ki and Kwang-sik by confronting school bullies. The film was released on April 1, 2026, through Internet Protocol television (IPTV) and video on demand (VOD) platforms.[2][3][4]
Plot
[edit]Min-ah, a strong-willed high school girl with a deep sense of justice and exceptional fighting skills, lost her parents in an accident at a young age and was raised by her aunt. Determined to leave her violent past behind, she enters high school hoping for a normal life. However, on her first day, she becomes drawn to her handsome and seemingly righteous classmate, Min-ki.
When Min-ki is targeted by Se-hyeok, the leader of a delinquent clique, Min-ah cannot ignore the bullying. Disguising herself in a tracksuit and concealing her face, she steps in to rescue him. The incident causes a stir throughout the school, with students searching for the mysterious “Tracksuit Guy,” while Min-ki begins investigating the identity of his unknown savior.
As tensions rise, Min-ah becomes entangled in a complicated rivalry involving Hye-ri and Se-hyeok, while struggling to keep her secret identity hidden. Balancing her strong sense of justice, her fiery temperament, and her growing feelings for Min-ki, Min-ah finds her attempts at living an ordinary life becoming increasingly difficult.[2][5][6]
Cast
[edit]- Chae Won-bin as Min-ah, a high school student and former fighter with a strong sense of justice, who intervenes to protect her peers while maintaining a secret identity.
- Kang Hee-gu as Min-ki, Min-ah's classmate and close friend; Min-ah develops a crush on him.
- Yoo Hyun-soo as Kwang-sik, another of Min-ah's friends, also targeted by bullies.
- Han Sun-hwa as Jin-hee, Min-ah's former middle school homeroom teacher who once protected her and reunites with her in high school.
- Hwang Ji-ah as Mi-ri
- Jo Bok-rae as Seong-gil, a humorous Dean of students, responsible for overseeing student activities.
- Shin Ji-seop as Se-hyeok, the ruthless leader of the school's delinquent circle, who relentlessly targets his classmates.
- Choi Jun-young as Dong-geun
- Park Si-hyun as Hye-ri, a student involved in the love triangle with Min-ah and Min-ki.
Production
[edit]Filming
[edit]Filming took place in South Korea, focusing on combining action sequences with school-life comedy to depict high school bullying, and was completed in 2022, four years prior to its official release.[7]
Marketing
[edit]On March 16, 2026, the main poster and the release date were officially confirmed through media outlets, ahead of film's release in April 1, 2026.[5]
Casting
[edit]Chae Won-bin stars in the lead role, with Kang Hee-gu and Yoo Hyun-soo in main roles.[8] Han Sun-hwa and Jo Bok-rae appear in special appearances. Hwang Ji-ah, Shin Ji-seop, and Choi Jun-young are additional cast members, as listed on the official main poster.[4]
Release
[edit]Home media
[edit]Judge Girl was released on April 1, 2026, in South Korea through Internet Protocol television (IPTV) and video on demand (VOD) platforms, including KT Genie TV, SK Btv, LG U+, and Home Choice.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Judge Girl Cast and Staff HanCinema". HanCinema. March 31, 2026. Archived from the original on March 31, 2026. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
- ^ a b "Judge Girl". Korean Movie Database. March 18, 2026. Archived from the original on March 18, 2026. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Image Reporter (March 17, 2026). 채원빈, 주먹으로 학교 평정..‘소녀심판’ 4월1일 개봉확정(공식) [Chae Won-bin, Dominates School with Fists... 'Judge Girl' Release Confirmed for April 1 (Official)]. Herald Muse (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ^ a b c Kim, Do-heon (April 1, 2026). ‘연기천재’ 채원빈의 액션…‘소녀심판’, 1일 IPTV 개봉 ['Acting Genius' Chae Won-bin's Action... 'Judge Girl' Releases on IPTV on the 1st]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved April 1, 2026.
- ^ a b Bae, Jeong-hwan (March 16, 2026). 소녀심판, 4월 1일 개봉 확정 & 메인 포스터 공개! [Judge Girl, April 1 Release Confirmed & Main Poster Revealed!]. Gyeongsang Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved March 16, 2026.
- ^ Kang, Shin-woo (March 25, 2026). '소녀심판' 채원빈, 힘을 숨긴 추리닝 소녀…카리스마 장착 ['Judge Girl' Chae Won-bin, the tracksuit girl hiding her strength... Equipped with charisma]. The Fact (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved March 25, 2026.
- ^ Kang, Ji-ho (April 10, 2026). '소녀심판' 윤현수 "입은 교복만 7벌…최우식 넘어→최고 기록 도전" [인터뷰①] ['Girl Judge' Yoon Hyun-soo: "Worn 7 School Uniforms Alone... Surpassing Choi Woo-shik → Challenging the Best Record" [Interview ①]]. TV Report (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ^ Kang, Ji-ho (April 11, 2026). 데뷔작부터 화려한 액션…신예 강희구의 시작 알린 '소녀심판' [인터뷰] [Spectacular action from the debut... 'Girl Judge' signals the start of newcomer Kang Hee-gu [Interview]]. TV Report (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved April 11, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Judge Girl at IMDb
- Judge Girl at HanCinema
- Judge Girl at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)