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ACTION . 2018 . 2h 6m . Korean . 7.9/10

The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion_

"Everything changed after they appeared."

Ja-yoon is a high school student who struggles with memory loss after she endured some unknown trauma during her childhood. While trying to uncover the truth, she is unwittingly dragged into a world of crime and finds herself on a journey that will awaken many secrets hidden deep within.

Director Park Hoon-jung
Starring Kim Da-mi, Cho Min-soo, Park Hee-soon
Box Office $24.3M
7.9/10
Rating
$24.3M
Box Office
2h 6m
Runtime
2018
Year
MASSIVE HIT
+343% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion poster
Everything changed after they appeared.

Ja-yoon is a high school student who struggles with memory loss after she endured some unknown trauma during her childhood. While trying to uncover the truth, she is unwittingly dragged into a world of crime and finds herself on a journey that will awaken many secrets hidden deep within.

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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Box office
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion earned $24.3M worldwide on a $5.5M budget — a 343% return on investment.
Director
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion was directed by Park Hoon-jung.
Park Hoon-jung →
Cast
Kim Da-mi stars as Koo Ja-yoon in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion.
Kim Da-mi →
Year context
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion was released 8 years ago in 2018.

CAST (20)

Kim Da-mi
Kim Da-mi
Koo Ja-yoon
Cho Min-soo
Cho Min-soo
Dr. Baek
Park Hee-soon
Park Hee-soon
Mr. Choi
Choi Woo-shik
Choi Woo-shik
Nobleman
Go Min-si
Go Min-si
Do Myeong-hee
Choi Jung-woo
Choi Jung-woo
Koo Seong-hwan
Oh Mi-hee
Oh Mi-hee
Koo's wife
Lee Jung-hyoung
Lee Jung-hyoung
[Dr. Baek's bodyguard #1]
Jeong Da-eun
Jeong Da-eun
Long Hair
Kim Byeong-ok
Kim Byeong-ok
Corporal Do
Lee Ju-won
Lee Ju-won
Mr. Sung
Kim Ha-na
Kim Ha-na
Young Ja-yoon
Lee Si-woo
Lee Si-woo
Young Nobleman
Lee Ki-young
Lee Ki-young
Senior Lee
Kwon Tae-won
Kwon Tae-won
Director Ko
Yeo Moo-yeong
Yeo Moo-yeong
Old Doctor
Lee Si-hoon
Lee Si-hoon
Police Jang
Chung Ye-jin
Chung Ye-jin
Jeju Sonyeo
Hyun Bong-sik
Hyun Bong-sik
Passenger
Baek Seung-chul
Baek Seung-chul
Merchant

CREW

Director

BOX OFFICE

$5.5M
Budget
$24.3M
Revenue
+343%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict

STUDIOS (1)

Goldmoon Film

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
126 min (2h 6m)
Language
Korean
Rating
7.9/10 (701 votes)
Popularity
10
Budget
$5,500,000
Box Office
$24,340,302
Profit
+$18,840,302
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion about?
Ja-yoon is a high school student who struggles with memory loss after she endured some unknown trauma during her childhood. While trying to uncover the truth, she is unwittingly dragged into a world of crime and finds herself on a journey that will awaken many secrets hidden deep within.
How long is The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion has a runtime of 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Who directed The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion was directed by Park Hoon-jung.
Who stars in The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?
The cast of The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion includes Kim Da-mi, Cho Min-soo, Park Hee-soon, Choi Woo-shik, Go Min-si.
How much did The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion make at the box office?
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion earned $24,340,302 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,500,000.
What is the rating of The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion?
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion has a rating of 7.9 out of 10 based on 701 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Mystery Science Fiction

KEYWORDS (9)

witch amnesia supernatural psychological thriller audition hidden identity supernatural power dark extreme violence
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