Pavane (film)
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| Hangul | 파반느 |
| RR | Pabanneu |
| MR | P'abannŭ |
| Directed by | Lee Jong-pil |
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| Produced by | Park Eun-kyung |
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| Cinematography | Kim Sung-an |
| Edited by | Lee Kang-hee |
| Music by | Minhwi Lee |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
Pavane (Korean: 파반느) is a 2026 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Lee Jong-pil. It stars Go Ah-sung, Byun Yo-han, and Moon Sang-min. Produced under The Lamp, the film is based on the novel Pavane for a Dead Princess written by author Park Min-gyu, and it tells the story of a woman who was deemed unattractive by society, and a man who sees beyond her looks. It was released on Netflix on February 20, 2026.
Synopsis
Three emotionally withdrawn individuals whose lives intersect around a department store gradually form a close bond. Mi-jung, a stockroom employee, lives in self-imposed isolation to avoid the scrutiny of others. Yo-han, who works in the parking garage, is an outgoing and free-spirited man with a passion for rock music. Kyung-rok, meanwhile, has abandoned his youthful aspirations in favor of a stable but unfulfilling life.
Kyung-rok is immediately drawn to Mi-jung. Yo-han encourages their growing relationship while also developing a close friendship with both of them. As the three spend more time together, Mi-jung and Kyung-rok's relationship gradually deepens, while their shared experiences help each of them confront personal insecurities and emotional wounds.
Cast
- Go Ah-sung as Mi-jung[1]
- Byun Yo-han as Yo-han[1]
- Moon Sang-min as Kyung-rok[1]
- Lee E-dam as Se-ra
- Han Yu-eun as Hyeon-ji
- Seo Yi-ra as Suk-hul
- Kwon Do-kyun as Hyeong-geun
- Jang Yo-hoon as Dong-hwan
- Shin Jung-geun as Kentucky Hope
- Park Hae-joon as Kyung-rok's father
- Lee Bong-ryun as Kyung-rok's mother
- Lee Sang-jin as Pretentious guy
Production
On April 2, 2024, Byun Yo-han was cast.[2] The next day, Go Ah-sung, Moon Sang-min, and Byun reportedly confirmed their appearances, and the film was already in pre-production.[3]
Principal photography commenced on May 8, 2024, and concluded in August 2024.[4][1]
Release
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Baeksang Arts Awards | May 8, 2026 | Best Actress | Go Ah-sung | Nominated | [7][8] |
| Best New Actor | Moon Sang-min | Nominated | |||
| Best Technical Achievement | Minhwi Lee | Won | |||
| Gucci Impact Award | Pavane | Nominated | |||
| Golden Cinematography Awards | June 8, 2026 | Best New Actor | Moon Sang-min | Won | [9] |
| Buil Film Awards | October 7, 2026 | Best Actress | Go Ah-sung | Pending | [10] |
| Best New Actor | Moon Sang-min | Pending | |||
| Best Music | Minhwi Lee | Pending |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Kim, Bo-young (May 31, 2024). 고아성·변요한→문상민 스크린 데뷔...'파반느' 크랭크인 [공식] [Official: Go Ah-sung and Byun Yo-han → Moon Sang-min Make Screen Debuts... 'Pavane' Begins Filming]. Edaily (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ Yoon, Hyo-jeong (April 3, 2024). [단독] 인기소설 '죽은 왕녀를 위한 파반느' 영화로...변요한 주인공 [Exclusive: Popular novel 'Pavane for a Dead Princess' to be made into a film... Starring Byun Yo-han]. News 1 (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ Jeong, Hyeon-hwa (April 3, 2024). [단독] 고아성x문상민x변요한, '죽은 왕녀를 위한 파반느' 영화화서 호흡 [Exclusive: Go Ah-sung, Moon Sang-min, and Byun Yo-han to star in the film adaptation of "Pavane for a Dead Princess"]. Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Hyeon-seong (August 3, 2024). 책 한 줄에 쉼과 영성, 평안이 [Rest, spirituality, and peace in a single line of a book...]. Kookmin Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ Brzeski, Patrick (January 20, 2026). "Netflix Unveils Stacked Korean Content Slate of 33 Series and Films for 2026 (Full List)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
- ↑ "Video: "Pavane" - Official Teaser - Netflix". The Futon Critic. January 22, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Da-gyeom (April 13, 2026). '제62회 백상예술대상' 후보 발표...'왕과 사는 남자' 7개 부문 노미네이트 ['62nd Baeksang Arts Awards' Nominees Announced...The King's Warden Nominated in 7 Categories]. Star Today (in Korean). Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ McCarthy, Thomas; Jin, Eun-soo; Kim, Ju-yeon; Shin, Han-nee (May 8, 2026). "Veteran actors Yoo Hae-jin, Ryu Seung-ryong win Baeksang Grand Prizes — as it happened". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Jun-sang (2026-06-09). "제46회 황금촬영상, 주연상 유해진·손예진...'왕사남' 4관왕 쾌거" [46th Golden Cinematography Awards, best actor awards Yoo Hae-jin, Son Ye-jin... 'The King's Warden' wins 4 categories]. K-Star News (in Korean).
- ↑ Kim, Ji-hye (August 20, 2021). 부일영화상, 10월 7일 개최…'어쩔수가없다' 9개 부문 '최다 후보' [Buil Film Awards to Be Held on October 7…“No Other Choice” Leads with 9 Nominations]. SBS News (in Korean). Retrieved August 22, 2026.