Reawakened Man

Reawakened Man (2026)



부활남: 더 레드

3.1 2026 102 min —

Director: Baek Jong-yeol

Cast: Koo Kyo-hwan, Shin Seung-ho, Kang Ki-young, Kim Sia, Kim Sung-ryung

Job seeker Seok Hwan can't catch a break—no matter how many interviews he bombs, his loyal best friend Young-ha and devoted little sister Ye-rin keep cheering him on. Then one fateful night, after yet another interview goes up in flames, he heads home and is brutally attacked and killed by a gang of strangers. Except 72 hours later, Seok Hwan snaps his eyes open like nothing ever happened. He quickly realizes he's been gifted an unbelievable ability: death simply doesn't stick. No matter how many times he's killed, he rises again. But there's no time to wrap his head around this insane new power—a shadowy figure called Black has caught wind of his existence and is now hell-bent on hunting him down. Fortunately, every resurrection makes Seok Hwan stronger, unlocking abilities far beyond his wildest dreams!

More About This Film

Reawakened Man, also known as Reawaken Man: The Red, is a South Korean thriller scheduled for release in 2026. The film centers on Seok Hwan, a long-time job seeker whose life takes a supernatural turn after he discovers he possesses the ability to resurrect three days (72 hours) after his death.

The narrative begins with Seok Hwan suffering another disastrous job interview before returning home to be attacked and killed by a group of strangers. Rather than staying dead, he wakes up exactly 72 hours later, thrusting him into a new reality where he must navigate the consequences of his murder and utilize his unique ability to survive or seek justice.

  • The project has been announced as a significant upcoming title in the Korean cinema landscape, focusing on the psychological and action-thriller aspects of time loops and resurrection.
  • The premise draws comparisons to other genre films involving resurrections and time limits, such as Edge of Tomorrow or Happy Death Day, but adapts the concept within a contemporary Korean social context regarding unemployment and societal pressure.
  • Production details indicate a focus on high-concept sci-fi elements blended with gritty realism, aiming to explore how an ordinary man handles extraordinary circumstances.
  • As the film is set for a 2026 release, specific award nominations and critical reception data are not yet available, as the movie has not premiered publicly.

Where to Watch

Reawakened Man (2026) has not been released yet, so it is not currently available for streaming, rental, or purchase.