Champion (2018 film)

Champion is a 2018 South Korean sports comedy film directed by Kim Yong-wan.

[2][3][4] The film tells the story of the adopted Mark who was a former arm wrestler but now works as a bouncer.

With help of his friend, Jin-ki, Mark finds his real family, only to learn that his mother had died.

The website's critic review for Champion reads: "Champion's biggest strengths are its comedic sensibilities, as director Kim Yong-Wan recognizes the inherent absurdity of arm-wrestling and plays it up for big laughs.

"[8] Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter wrote: "To say that the storyline is cliched is giving it more credit than it deserves.