The South Korean movie "Crypto Man" will be released on January 15, 2025

According to Crypto News, the South Korean film "Crypto Man" is set to premiere on January 15, 2025. The movie was inspired by a cryptocurrency crash in South Korea that resulted in losses exceeding 50 trillion won (approximately $34.9 billion). Director Xuan Haili stated that the film strives to realistically portray the course of events and incorporates elements of dark humor.

The late actor Song Zailin stars in the film. He passed away at home in November 2024 and his death was ruled as suicide. In the movie, Song plays entrepreneur Yang Daoxian who developed a token called "MOMMY". It initially achieved great success but later fell into trouble due to regulatory issues. The film focuses on the obsession with stocks and cryptocurrencies among young Koreans.