영화 <극한직업>의 코미디 표현양식과 아이러니 기법 활용

Abstract

This study examine the success factors of Korean comedy films by analyzing the laugh production method of the movie <Extreme Job> through close consideration of the theory of laugh production and ironic techniques of comedy. In general, comedy pursues a superiority laughter production method through the formation of tripartite relationship, which can be confirmed in Korean broadcast comedy programs. However, the characters in <Extreme Job> do not show the characteristics of tripartite relationship. If tripartite relationship is used, the main characters of <Extreme Job> should make them the object of laughter by punishing the wicked through trickery or wit, but the film depicts a growth narrative in which they would win victory through their abilities and ceaseless efforts. This story creates laughter while combining with expressive forms of comedy such as play on words and slapstick. In addition, <Extreme Job> produces laughter through the use of ironic techniques. The irony of the situation of running a chicken restaurant during an undercover operation to arrest criminals would constitute the central story of the film, which shows the reversal of the story through the repetition of the irony of the situation in various episodes. The film shows the irony of characters such as the first gangbuster team member who breaks away from the stereotype of a homicide detective, the power-hungry boss, the police chief and the second violent team chief who destroyed the cliche of a rival relationship and the image of corrupt cop. In addition, <Extreme Job> uses various ironic techniques, such as the appearance of heterogeneous background music at the moment a criminal is caught, creating unexpected moments for the audience and creating laughter through it.