Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng
Upcoming film by Lee Yong-jae
Upcoming film by Lee Yong-jae
Ugly Duckling Ms. Maeng (Korean: 수능, 출제의 비밀) is a 2026 South Korean comedy film written and directed by Lee Yong-jae in his directorial debut. It stars Lee Sun-bin as the title character, along with Yoo Jae-myung, Kim Young-min, and Jeon Seok-ho. The film follows Maeng Bo-ram, a Korean language teacher who is unexpectedly selected for the CSAT question committee, a Level 2 state secret. It depicts her 40-day experience of isolation during the committee's secluded retreat. It had its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in October 2026 as part of the Korean Cinema Today - Panorama section. Distributed by By4M Studio and Barunson E&A, it was released theatrically in South Korea on October 28, 2026.
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