㈜Blue Label Pictures | Distribution: ㈜Playgram

The Japanese noir film ‘Who Is the Fool’ will open day-and-date on IPTV & VOD on the 27th. (Import: ㈜Blue Label Pictures | Distribution: ㈜Playgram | Director: Nagata Goto | Release: January 7, 2026)

Set in Shinjuku Kabukicho, the noir ‘Who Is the Fool’ portrays three fateful days during which the lives of Takuya (Takumi Kitamura) and Mamoru (Yuta Hayashi), low-level members of a criminal organization, and Kajitani (Go Ayano), who drew them in, intersect, and it is launching IPTV & VOD service to reach more viewers.

The film <Who Is the Fool> was an official selection at the 30th Busan International Film Festival, where its three lead actors jointly received the ‘Busan Awards Actor Award’, drawing considerable attention.

The perfect acting ensemble of Takumi Kitamura, Yuta Hayashi, and Go Ayanoactors representing different generations in Japanearned enthusiastic praise not only from festivals but also from celebrities and critics, building high expectations even before its domestic release.

Furthermore, the work is based on the novel of the same title by author Nishio Jun, adapted by Japan Academy Prize-winning screenwriter Mukai Kosuke, and directed by Nagata Goto, showcasing a solid narrative and highly accomplished direction.

In addition, tuki., currently one of the most notable singer-songwriters in Japan, participated with the OST ‘Hymn to Life’, leaving an even deeper lingering resonance. Audiences have responded with a high score of 97% on the CGV Egg Index and are continuing voluntary Nth-time viewings, so despite a small number of screens it is sustaining a long run.

‘Who Is the Fool’ is available across various platforms, including IPTV(SK Btv, KT Genie TV, LGU+tv), Home Choice, Skylife, Wavve, Coupang Play, Bflix, Cinefox, Google Play, and webhard services.