---
title: "Tube"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tube-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 32238
imdb_id: "tt0339824"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 113
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 51
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tube (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tube-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tube is a 2003 South Korean action thriller film directed by Baek Woon-hak. The story follows a burnt-out subway transit cop named Jay, who spends his days reminiscing over his lost lover, as he forms an unlikely alliance with a pickpocket named Kay to stop a terrorist hijacker from blowing up a subway car during rush hour.

Running for 1 hour and 53 minutes, the film combines elements of crime and action. It centers on the intense pressure of a transit disaster and the cooperative efforts of its mismatched protagonists to prevent a catastrophic explosion.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A burnt-out transit cop teams up with a pickpocket to stop a subway bombing."

### Why Watch
- Features a high-stakes rush hour subway hijacking plot.
- Brings together a burnt-out transit cop and a pickpocket in an unlikely alliance.
- Directed by Baek Woon-hak as a 2003 South Korean action thriller.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Details regarding streaming platform availability are not provided in the sources.
- Tone & Suitability: The film maintains a thriller and action-oriented tone with a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #subway-thriller, #action-crime, #transit-cop, #terrorist-hijacking, #unlikely-alliance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | OnDemandKorea, Amasian TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Baek Woon-hak
- **Networks / Studios**: Mir Film, Tube Entertainment, CJ Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kim Suk-hoon** as *Jay*
- **Park Sang-min** as *Kang Ki-taek*
- **Bae Doona** as *Kay*
- **Kwon Oh-joong** as *Myeon Do-nal*
- **Park Jeong-woo** as *Jang-mun*
- **Han Jung-soo** as *Bong-ho*
- **Ki Joo-bong** as *Police Chief*
- **Kim Su-hyun** as *Bo Jwa-kwan*
- **Kim Dong-wook** as *Cameraman*
- **Son Byung-ho** as *Kwon*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Tube (2003)?
Streaming availability details are not provided in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Tube (2003) worth watching?
It is a 2003 South Korean action thriller directed by Baek Woon-hak that features a high-stakes subway hijacking plot.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of Tube (2003)?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes of Tube (2003)?
Tube is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tube — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/32238)
- [Tube (2003) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0339824/fullcredits/)
- [Tube (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tube_(film))
- [Tube (2003) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/32238/cast)
- [Vintage Cult Films and Directors | PDF | Sports & Recreation | Young Adult](https://www.scribd.com/)
- [YouTube TV - Watch & DVR Live Sports, Shows & News](https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*