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'OK Madam 2' to Premiere in Asia and North America… K-Comedy Action Draws Global Attention

Simultaneous Release Today (the 12th) in South Korea, Taiwan, and Indonesia

Choi Hee-jae
2026-08-12 09:18:24
[Edaily Starin Choi Hee-jae Reporter] The comedy-action film "Okay Madam 2," starring actress Uhm Jung-hwa, has confirmed its global release.
(Photo: CGV Pictures)

Distributor CGV Pictures announced on the 12th, “‘Okay Madam 2’ will open in South Korea on the 12th and simultaneously premiere in Taiwan and Indonesia to meet local audiences.” “Okay Madam 2” will be released in various countries around the world, including Singapore on the 20th of this month, the U.S. and Canada on the 21st, Thailand on the 27th, Cambodia on the 2nd of next month, Türkiye on the 4th, and Malaysia and Brunei on the 16th.
In particular, in Indonesia and Türkiye, “Okay Madam 2” will be screened in theaters through the local subsidiaries of distributor CJ CGV.
CJ 4DPLEX, the overseas sales arm, stated, “This summer, ‘Okay Madam 2’ will meet audiences in major Asian markets such as Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, as well as in the U.S. and Canada,” “As a film featuring large-scale action set on a cruise ship and plenty of humor, we expect it to deliver guaranteed entertainment to Asian audiences during the sweltering summer movie season.”
“Okay Madam 2” is a comedy-action film about Mi-young, a former legendary agent, and her family who set out on a luxury cruise to escape the heat and their daily lives, only to get caught up in a cruise ship hijacking in the middle of the blue ocean.
Following the first installment, Uhm Jung-hwa and Park Sung-woong return, while Lee Sang-yoon, Bae Jeong-nam, Park Jin-joo, Ryu Woon, and Choi Soo-young join the cast. In particular, the action chemistry between Uhm Jung-hwa and Choi Soo-young, along with the comedic action set against the backdrop of the cruise ship, are highlighted as key highlights of the film.

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