Late Korean actor Song Jae-Rim’s upcoming movie “Crypto Man” is set to release next year. According to the official announcement, in the upcoming year the final movie starring late actor Song Jae-rim, Crypto Man, will be released.
According to Soompi, Crypto Man will be released in theaters on January 15, 2025. The release date and a new poster have been confirmed by the film’s team.
The release comes months after his passing, making the movie all the more emotional for this fans and the general masses. The movie’s release also comes against the backdrop of a rise in crypto market in South Korea, making the movie alluring for a young audience.
The Premises Of The Movie
Inspired by the real story of the global cryptocurrency crisis, the movie delves into the realm of startup ventures, day trading stocks, and profitable cryptocurrency schemes. Thus, the film’s main actors are Hee-jung, Cha Jung-won, Song Jae-rim, Min Sung-wook, and An Woo-yeon.
Song Jae-Rim’s Death: What Had Happened?
Korean actor Song Jae-rim, 39, was discovered dead in his Seoul apartment on November 12, 2024. A two-page letter was found at the scene, according to reports, which sparked conjecture regarding his cause of death.
Former model turned actor, he starred in films like Our Gap-soon (2016–2017), Two Weeks (2013), and Moon Embracing the Sun (2012).
South Korean Crypto Diaspora Sees Huge Rise
The movies release will likely garner a huge attention for the South Korean crypto market, which mostly consists of young generation and people below 35.
Just previously the Korean crypto markets saw a huge churn of profit when South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the world when he declared martial law amid a domestic political dispute.
Even though it was short-lived, the disruption was more significant than it might seem at first glance: South Korean investors have been increasingly gravitating toward volatile cryptocurrencies as a result of the infamous “Trump trade” that is wreaking havoc on Asian stock markets and currencies.
With an optimism around the South Korean crypto market’s growth, by 2024, it is anticipated that the South Korean cryptocurrency market will generate US$855.2 million in revenue.
According to projections, the user penetration rate in South Korean crypto market will rise from 23.87% in 2024 to 24.01% in 2025.
Due to South Korea’s stringent cryptocurrency laws, trading volume has decreased and platforms are moving toward safer and more regulated ones. However, being a tech savvy nation, South Korea’s youth is likely to give a push to the South Korean crypto market.