The Ugly

The Ugly (Korean: 얼굴) is a 2025 South Korean mystery thriller film written and directed by Yeon Sang-ho. Based on director Yeon's 2018 graphic novel of the same name, the film stars Park Jeong-min in dual roles as Im Young-gyu, a blind yet extraordinarily skilled painter, and his son, Im Dong-hwan, as he unearths long-buried truths surrounding the mysterious death of Dong-hwan’s mother—hidden for four decades. The cast also includes Kwon Hae-hyo, Shin Hyun-been, Im Seong-jae, and Han Ji-hyun. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2025. It was released in South Korea on September 11, 2025 by Plus M Entertainment.