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
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
- 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
Filming
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
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
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
Home media
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
- ^ "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
- Judge Girl at IMDb
- Judge Girl at HanCinema
- Judge Girl at the Korean Movie Database (in Korean)