Elae Airy in Busan

Elae Airy in Busan
Elae Airy in Busan
	Film poster
Directed by	Sompong Kunaprathom
Screenplay by	Weerawat Chayochaiyakorn; Watcharaphong Pattam;
Starring	Il Hong-min; Atcharee Srisuk; Arthit Somnoi; Sitthidet Bammanee; Petchtai Wongkamlao; Akaradet Yodchampa; Kwannapa Ruangsri; Duangruedee Boonbumrung; Praepetch Udomsartporn;
Music by	Banana Sound Studio
Production; company	Ponglang Saon Film
Distributed by	M Studio
Release date	March 26, 2026 (Thailand);
Running time	100 minutes
Country	Thailand
Languages	Isan, Thai
Budget	20 million baht
Box office	5.10 million baht (National)

Elae Airy in Busan (Thai: อีแหล่ แอรี่ เกาหลี โอปป้า; also known as Elae Airy Korea Oppa) is a 2026 Thai comedy-drama film directed and produced by Sompong Kunaprathom and produced by Ponglang Saon Film. The film is inspired by true events of Isan people traveling to South Korea as migrant workers to support their families and pay off debts, depicting their struggle for survival.^[1] It stars Il Hong-min, Atcharee Srisuk, Arthit Somnoi, Sitthidet Bammanee, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Akaradet Yodchampa, Kwannapa Ruangsri, Duangruedee Boonbumrung, and Praepetch Udomsartporn. The film was released on March 26, 2026.^[2]

Production

The production team spent approximately two years filming, with several locations in Busan, South Korea, depicting the lives of Thai workers abroad.^[3]

Promotion

In late January 2026, a teaser trailer was released,^[4] which gained significant social media attention. On February 27 of the same year, the main poster and the official cast list were officially unveiled by the creators.^[5]

References

↑ "From Isan to Busan! "Snack Atcharee" rises to lead actress alongside "P'Hong"". LINE TODAY (in Thai). Retrieved January 31, 2026.
↑ "First Trailer for Elae Airy in Busan exceeds 12 million views! Main poster revealed". NineEntertain (in Thai). February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
↑ "'Elae Airy in Busan' An international Isan film showing the lives of Thai workers in Korea". THE STANDARD (in Thai). Retrieved March 18, 2026.
↑ "Elae Airy in Busan Trailer". Siam Zone (in Thai). January 18, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
↑ "First Trailer for "Elae Airy in Busan" hits 12 million views, revealing main poster and lead cast". COLUMNai (in Thai). February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.

[1] "From Isan to Busan! "Snack Atcharee" rises to lead actress alongside "P'Hong"". LINE TODAY (in Thai). Retrieved January 31, 2026.

[2] "First Trailer for Elae Airy in Busan exceeds 12 million views! Main poster revealed". NineEntertain (in Thai). February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.

[3] "'Elae Airy in Busan' An international Isan film showing the lives of Thai workers in Korea". THE STANDARD (in Thai). Retrieved March 18, 2026.

[4] "Elae Airy in Busan Trailer". Siam Zone (in Thai). January 18, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.

[5] "First Trailer for "Elae Airy in Busan" hits 12 million views, revealing main poster and lead cast". COLUMNai (in Thai). February 27, 2026. Retrieved February 28, 2026.

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