The upcoming Korean comedy film Mismatch has confirmed its theatrical release date for April 23, positioning itself as a character-driven black comedy built around a chaotic “family role reversal” premise. Headlined by Oh Dae Hwan, the film centers on a sudden accident that disrupts memory and, with it, the very structure of personal relationships.
At the heart of Mismatch is Bong Soo (Oh Dae Hwan), an ordinary man whose life is thrown into disarray when a memory malfunction causes him to perceive everyone around him through distorted relational roles. His authoritative wife Ban Sung Hye (Oh Yoon Ah), once both the head of the household and a company CEO, is now seen as his daughter. His strict father Seok Gu (Ahn Suk Hwan) becomes a rebellious younger brother, while his best friend Sang Young (Lee Joon Hyuk) transforms into a flirtatious spouse. Even his real younger brother Man Soo (Ko Kyu Phil) is reimagined as a superior at work, further complicating his daily life.
The film’s main poster visually encapsulates this central concept, using arrows and labels to illustrate the mismatched identities surrounding Bong Soo. His slightly dazed expression reinforces the disorientation that drives the narrative, while the tagline hints at a story that blends absurdity with emotional undertones.
While Mismatch leans into comedic exaggeration, its premise also opens space for reflection on how relationships are defined—not only by reality, but by perception and memory. By dismantling familiar family roles and reconstructing them through confusion, the film explores both the fragility and resilience of interpersonal bonds.
In addition to Oh Dae Hwan and Oh Yoon Ah, Mismatch features a supporting cast including Ahn Suk Hwan, Lee Joon Hyuk, Ko Kyu Phil, and Shin Soo Yeon, forming an ensemble that reinforces the film’s multi-layered family dynamic.
As Mismatch approaches its April release, its success will likely depend on how effectively it balances its high-concept comedic setup with emotional grounding—turning a surreal premise into something both entertaining and relatable.
