Korean Horror Comedy 'Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary' Opens in Japan on December 4
A Japanese poster, teaser trailer and stills were unveiled for Kim Minha's school horror comedy, starring Blue Dragon Best New Actress winner Kim Doyeon.
The Japanese release of the Korean school horror comedy 'Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary' has been set for December 4, 2026, according to cinemacafe.net. A Japanese poster visual, a teaser trailer and stills were unveiled alongside the date.
The film is directed by Kim Minha, and Kim Doyeon plays the lead high school student Jiyoung. Kim Doyeon won the Best New Actress award at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards for the role, while the film was nominated for the New Director award at the same ceremony.
The film also took the Director award in the Korean Fantastic: Features section and the Watcha's Pick award at the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. The cast includes Son Juyeon, known as WJSN's Eunseo, along with Kang Shinhee and Jeon Hadam.
The story follows students forced to play hide-and-seek with a ghost on the school's founding anniversary. The film opens at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya, Uplink Kichijoji and other theaters nationwide.
Director's background
Kim Minha previously directed the short film 'Red Mask KF94'. Kim Doyeon first drew attention through the audition program 'PRODUCE 101' and was a member of I.O.I and Weki Meki.
Quick answers
When does 'Idiot Girls and School Ghost: School Anniversary' open in Japan?
The Japanese release is set for December 4, 2026.
Who directs and stars in the film?
Kim Minha directs, and Kim Doyeon plays the lead high school student Jiyoung. Son Juyeon, known as WJSN's Eunseo, Kang Shinhee and Jeon Hadam also appear.
Where will the film be screened in Japan?
It opens at Human Trust Cinema Shibuya, Uplink Kichijoji and other theaters nationwide.