Just Jae (2025)
In bustling Seoul, Jae Park, a “perfect” Korean-American high school student, dreams of breaking into the K-pop world. When a talent scout discovers him at a bus stop, Jae’s life explodes overnight—from classrooms and basketball courts to brutal dance studios and blinding stage lights under millions of fans. But under relentless perfectionism, Jae slowly loses the joy that first inspired him. His smile becomes performance; his identity, a product. Alongside Shin, an older trainee hardened by years of waiting and poverty, Jae confronts the price of success: the isolation, exhaustion, and loss of self. When the group debuts, Shin finally earns the spotlight Jae no longer recognizes. Through a reflective college interview, Jae realizing that the bravest act may be stepping away from the stage. "Just Jae" is a story about authenticity and explores the courage it takes to walk away when ambition threatens humanity.
Cast
- Lucas Choi - Jae / Scout / Han
- Rachel Choi - Mom / Interviewer
- Philip Karlsson - Michael
- Timothy Chang - Shin
- Koomin Chung - Judge
Screenplay
Keywords
identity crisis, celebrity, k-pop, seoul, south korea
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Just Jae about?
- In bustling Seoul, Jae Park, a “perfect” Korean-American high school student, dreams of breaking into the K-pop world. When a talent scout discovers him at a bus stop, Jae’s life explodes overnight—from classrooms and basketball courts to brutal dance studios and blinding stage lights under millions of fans. But under relentless perfectionism, Jae slowly loses the joy that first inspired him. His smile becomes performance; his identity, a product. Alongside Shin, an older trainee hardened by years of waiting and poverty, Jae confronts the price of success: the isolation, exhaustion, and loss of self. When the group debuts, Shin finally earns the spotlight Jae no longer recognizes. Through a reflective college interview, Jae realizing that the bravest act may be stepping away from the stage. "Just Jae" is a story about authenticity and explores the courage it takes to walk away when ambition threatens humanity.
- Who directed Just Jae?
- Just Jae was directed by Lucas Choi.
- Who stars in Just Jae?
- Just Jae stars Lucas Choi, Rachel Choi, Philip Karlsson, Timothy Chang, Koomin Chung.
- How long is Just Jae?
- Just Jae has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Just Jae?
- Just Jae is a Drama film.
- What is the budget of Just Jae?
- Just Jae had a budget of $2,000.
- Where was Just Jae produced?
- Just Jae was produced in South Korea, United States of America.