The Art Of Seduction

The Art Of Seduction (Jak Eob Eui Jeong Seok)

Release Date : 2005
Director: Oh Ki Hwan
Writer: Shin Jeong Gu

Cast:
Son Ye Jin ... Ji Won
Song Il Gok ... Min Joon





Reviewed By : Pristina

Son Ye Jin and Song Il Gook are the 2 'players' in this movie. Son Ye Jin has taken up the challenge to play a coquettish, sly and smart temptress. Her previous roles are mostly ailing and woman who suffers from all kind of disease with a sorry ending. Hence the character Ji Hoon certainly breathes new life to her acting career.

She is certainly drawing the guys into the cinema, enticing the audience with her seductive skills. The way she talks coyly to the guys, wink her eyes and those seductive stares she gives really makes the guys weak in their knees.

While on the other hand, Song Il Gook looks amazingly suave, young and sexy and he did not look like he is 35 years old! He exudes lots of male charm and gets the ladies (and certainly me) yearning for more.

Lots of attention and all eyes are on Son Ye Jin ,however, personally I feel that Song Il Gook saves the movie. At times, Son Ye Jin was a bit over and appear unnatural as she pays lots of attention in her body languagaes and reciting her lines. Song Il Gook never disappoint me and he is more natural and is hell of a hunk.

The movie is a bit predictable and ending is a bit disappointing. This is a good comedy and should keep you laughing and enjoy with your loved ones.


Reviewed By : carter1588

I haven't watched a korean film in awhile, so I decided to watch the Art of Seduction, which a lot of people recommended. At first, I was hesitant because I havent watched many films with either main characters, but I gave it a try.

The film was mediocre at best, although I thought the acting was very good, and the plot lines were very comical.

Is this a chick flick? Yes, and for you guys out there, its worth watching anyways because of son ye jin, and all in all, the film is very funny.

The funny parts were subtle somewhat; I didnt understand some parts, most likely because I'm not as comfortable with korean culture, but what I understood, I was laughing constantly. Basically, 2 players trying to beat the other, and the ending will be a disappointing surprise for most of you; the ending is probably the worst part of the film.

I recommend the film anyways; itll make you laugh!


Reviewed By : f2ts1o04

The Art of Seduction was better than I expected. The cast is great and the storyline is quite cute. Of course, when i say cute, it's probably only appealing to the ladies. But Son Yeh Jin should bring in the guys to watch this movie.

This movie is truly about the art of seduction. A guy and girl are both players and know how to "play the game." They are constantly playing mind games with each other.

It's really cute because the things they do are really cute and funny, since they're trying to beat each other.

I also thought the movie was quite great because Son Yeh Jin didn't play the mellow, sweet, naive, girl that she always plays. Instead, she's a true hottie. She shows her acting skills by being a seductive hot lady, who knows she's hot. HAHAHA
And of course, Song Il Guk is just as hot, and he knows that too.

The ending, which I am probably not allowed to say, was not really what I expected. But at the same time, it was not too disappointing. It was a cute ending. HHAHAHA.. you just have to see it to understand what i am saying.

I would say it's a chick flick that you can watch on a friday or saturday night :)

ENJOY the movie, cuz i sure did!! :)

Sweet Sex And Love

Sweet Sex And Love (Masitneun Sex Geurigo Sarang)

*Note : Rated M18 - For Mature Audiences Only
Release Date : 2003
Director: Bong Man Dae
Writer: Kwak Jeong Deok

Cast:
Kim Seo Hyung ... Shin A
Kim Seong Soo ... Dong Ki


Reviewed By : gUiA1185

Shin-a, a liberated (or should I say, HORNY =p lol)woman who got fed up with her boyfriend dumped him after meeting Dong-Ki whom she thought was a new kind of thing when it comes to sex.

They started having sex since then. Until one day, Dong-Ki suddenly changed.

I think it was after his patient died that he couldn't take it, like he's so emotionally attatched to it. That's what made Shin-a realized that something was amiss.

In the beginning of this movie, I was actually kind of hoping that it would give us some sort of detail especially a movie with a STORY. It was actually more of erotic scene than the real thing. But, I was able to know the true feelings of Shin-a as well as of Dong-Ki to each other. Although it's kind of a short movie, overall it was nice.

I'm thinking of giving it an 8/10 but looking back to the characters, I think I'll give Dong-Ki--> 4/10. For he wasn't able to convince me that he deserved a second chance for a relationship. He's not even fit for that. He only wants what will satisfy his need of his sexual pleasure. But when it comes to LOVE in a relationship, he's a sore looser! Only wants to get but doesn't give..But damn, I really dig his body!!!

Running Wild

Running Wild (Ya Soo)

Release Date: 2005
Director: Kim Seong Soo
Writer: Kim Seong Soo, Han Ji Hoon

Cast:
Kwon Sang Woo ... Jand Do Young
Yoo Ji Tae ... Oh Jin Woo




Reviewed By : SamShika

Yap..i'm back with a new review...Ever seen Kwon Sang Woo film before..yes he is gorgeous...and talented...not only in comedy film, such as almost love and Make it Big..but also he can act as serious man like in this film 'RUNNING WILD'

This film is about corruption and wild negative life of people against the rules. it just a like CSI, MIAMI VICE...or maybe SWAT! hehehe... Just full of action reloaded. GOOD FILM!

In this film, K.S.W is become an irretated and rude inspector who's believe he can solved all the problem by his own rules,and with his own ways. Until one day he have a new incomer to the department of police to be his partner. The whole big problem has begin to come.

The plot become more complex, when K.S.W have face his family problem, and work cause by the bad guys.

This film has a good cinematography and full with action pack. Pheww!!!...i'm really like the part when K.W.S start to kick those bad guys and for sure...at the last scene...hmm...see it for yourself to feel it.
That's al for now...See You Soon..ENJOY!

Ardor

Ardor

*Note : M18 For Mature Audiences Only
Release Date: 2002
Director: Byeong Yong Joo
Writer: Byeong Yong Joo

Cast:
Kim Yoon Jin ... Mi Heun
Lee Joong Won ... In Kyu



Reviewed By : Kumar

After discovering her husband's infidelity Mi-heun moves her family to a country village to re-start their lives. While there she meets a local doctor and enters into a sexual relationship with him under the guise of a game.

Basically these days korean films are part of my life as asian films all has similar nativity i take the previlage to rate this film 7.5/10

Yoon-jim Kim charcterisation is superb and even a old guy cant yawn viewing this movie

Young joo's work is very gripping in his department with suprises and kicks

Young-joo storytelling is definitely pretty good and mi huem affair shoots are thilling

Best Shoot is the swimming pool shoot for the movie

Although there many unfaithful movies this is one best amoung them

Cello

Cello

Release Date: 2005
Director: Lee Woo Cheol
Writer: Jeong Woo Cheol

Cast:
Seong Hyun Ah ... Hong Mi Ju
Park Da Ahn ... Kim Tae Yeon
Jeong Ho Bin ... Jun Ki



Reviewed By : gUiA1185

**Spoiler Alert

Do you play any kind of musical instrument? Perhaps, something that'd make you feel interested into playing it... something that'll truly get you hooked up... I dare you not to...;c

This movie really freaked me out! I thought it'd be the same as like the time I watched FACE and TO SIR WITH LOVE aka MY TEACHER (well, it didn't even made me shout for Christ's sake!)

Anyway, this movie is some sort of like another story of jealousy..betrayal perhaps, between two friends who again, loves one thing: playing the CELLO.

Mi-Ju once had a student whom she've taught before. But after having a bad grade, that student never let her day pass by without making her feel bad...better yet, miserable and sickening.

On her way home, she almost got into a car accident which she's escaped from. It's like she's having a nightmare while awake...and driving. When she came home, her family prepared a surprise party for her birthday...something that made her happy...as if it was her last...

Soon, strange things began to happen to her family. I think it all started when they had the new-weird-and-creepy housekeeper. I can never forget the time when she looked into Mi-Ju's sister in-law's picture (did you see the reflection there?)

Also, what made it more scarier was when her dead friend re-appeared on her.

All in all the movie was really great and worth watching for. it has everything that i'm looking for a horror movie: STORYLINE/PLOT and THEME (which some of the movies doesn't have that makes it a lot less scarier =p).

At the end of the movie, I thought everything would turn out fine and that all was just a bad dream, a typical nightmare. But it's just like a cycle of what she had before she even got into that car accident or worse...a nightmare that came into real life.

Windstruck

Windstruck (Nae yeojachingureul sogae habnida)

Release Date: 2004
Director: Kwak Jae Young
Writer: Kwak Jae Young

Cast:
Jeon Ji Hyun ... Kyung Jin
Jang Hyuk ... Myung Woo





Reviewed By : 1xaznxboi

**Spoiler Alert

Ji-hyun Jun portrays the character Kyungjin, a police officer on her day off is forced back on duty when she is caught chasing down a bag-snatcher. The "bag-snatcher" turns out to be Myungwoo (Hyuk Jang, "Volcano High"), a passer-by who was trying to catch the actual criminal. With a twist of fate, the two are paired together after Myungwoo volunteers to be on patrol looking out for unruly students.

I'm not certain if this is a routinely thing in Korea or a consequence of the "usual love movie" plot, but soon enough the oddly matched pair is finding themselves attracted to one another. Like any other romance movie, the lovers weren't destined to be together, if somewhat expected, Kyungjin bothered by everything and finding her will to live on when a fatal accident occurs.

Winstruck brings out the true spirit of asian ghost movies. It taught me that love lives on, no matter what the situation. I really enjoyed this movie. I would recommend it to anyone who is seaching for that glimpse of hope that love is really out there for them.



Reviewed By : eyes of blue

Windstruck, directed by writer/director Kwak Jae Yong, is a love story. It’s a romantic comedy/drama about a mild mannered teacher and a head-strong, tough policewoman and their “pinky promise”. The movie opens with teacher Myung Woo, played by Jang Hyuck, chasing a purse snatcher. He is immediately mistaken for the real thief by off duty Officer Kyung-jin, (Jeon Ji Hyun) and is promptly tackled, tied up and arrested. The error is soon cleared up and Myung Woo is freed. The two meet again soon after when Myung Woo has to accompany a police officer through the red light district as part of his duties at the high school. Being assigned to Officer Kyung-jin is filled with excitement and danger and leads to love between the two.

During summer break, the couple decides to take an “off road” vacation in Myung woo’s newly purchased jeep. They travel to a place that has no paved roads up in the mountains. As they settle in for the night Kyung-jin explains the story of why people promise with their pinkies.

This story is wonderfully acted and beautifully filmed, with scenes that bring quick laughter and others that bring immediate tears. It shows how the power of love can give you courage.

Reviewed By : rambutan

What is it about Windstruck that makes me prefer it to the more popular and even bigger hit, My Sassy Girl? Is it because people saw Sassy Girl first while for me, it was the other way around? I don’t think so.

The two movies have a lot in common: both are romantic comedies, beautiful and talented Jeon Ji Hyun plays the female lead and pace is equally upbeat. The male leads might be different but they are both equally talented and funny. Windstruck appears to have been produced to ride on the popular Sassy Girl tag because in the ending scene, the male lead of Sassy Girl appeared. This caused people to think that Windstruck is the prequel to Sassy Girl. However, if you analyse the characters in the two stories, this cannot be so.

OK, back to why I am enamoured of Windstruck. I have to say the love story and OST. Windstruck is a much more serious love story (I am a sucker for serious romance, even romantic tragedies - as long as the story is original and good). What impresses me most of all was the OST. The song “Tears” by X-Japan never fails to bring a tear to my eye whenever I am watching this movie. It has become my all-time favourite and will remain my classic. The adaptation of Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door is impressive. Even my husband, who is a fan of Eric Clapton, applauds the Korean version. So yes, Windstruck has a much more moving love story than Sassy Girl. So if you are the type who doesn’t mind shedding a little tear or two and prize music and OST in a movie, you’d like Windstruck, no, love it. I have watched it several times over the past few months and I will over the next few months! Enjoy!

Duelist

Duelist (Hyeongsa)

Release Date : 2005
Director: Lee Myung Se
Writer: Lee Hyae Jyung

Cast:
Ha Ji Won ... Namsoon
Ahn Sung Kee - Detective Ahn
Kang Dong Won - Sad Eyes



Reviewed By : rambutan

The Duelist may be a sword fighting movie but it is not only for sword fighting movie buffs. There is a big slice of romance, mystery and ancient Korean political history. The story is set against the Chosun Kingdom era and tells the story of a young female policewoman who falls in love with the wrong guy, the guy she has to arrest. The film is the short version of the highly acclaimed, Korean TV award-winning series Damo (2004). Ha Ji Won, the lead actress in Damo, again takes the lead role here. She is one of my favourite actresses and she does not disappoint here (although her actions do tend to be a bit exaggerated here). A surprise element is the male star Kang Dong Won. I didn't think much of his looks or acting skills in 1% of Anything so credit must be given to the director and writer for creating the mysterious Sad Eyes. I fully sympathised with him and was totally in love! Critics have said The Duelist is more of form than substance. So what? Ultimately how good a movie is depends on how much you have enjoyed it and I enjoyed it thoroughly. I have watched this movie several times over the past few months and am still not getting tired of it.

In fact, I could watch the ending duel between the two protagonists a hundred times and still not be tired of it. It was simply too moving, sad and utterly but very subtly, erotic at the same time. Acting all round - including supporting cast - and direction were brilliant, landscape was colourful and vibrant and the music was to die for. Special mention must be made of the fighting scenes, which are a work of art. (OK, they may be a bit too arty; the lead actor and actress had to learn tango to make this movie but the upbeat music neutralised that). This movie also made me decide that autumn is my favourite season. Rating summary: I utterly enjoyed this movie and would rate this as a "must see" or at the least, "highly recommended" (4-5 stars). You don't have to look for a "deep" story to enjoy, the visuals and audio are stunning enough. Enjoy.

Barefoot Gibong

Barefoot Gibong (Maenbal-ui Gibong-i)

Release Date : 2006
Director: Kwon Soo Keong
Writer: Jong Tae Won, Kwon Soo Keong

Cast :
Shin Hyeon Joon ... Gibong
Kim Soo Mi ... Omma




Reviewed By: iLiKeCaRtOoNs20o8

**Spoiler Alert

Barefoot Ki-Bong was a great movie based on a true story. When Ki-Bong was a small child suffered from a fever and became a "fool". Basically the story is about how Mr. Baek enters him in the National Amateur Marathon, and Ki-Bong agrees for the prize. Ki-Bong really wants the prize, so he can buy his mom artificial teeth. The villagers always cheat him out of money when he works for them, but as they watch him train hard for the marathon they begin to change positively. This a touching story of Ki-Bong and his mother. Also a little side story of Mr. Baek and his son. If you liked marathon, you will like this. This is similar to marathon in a way, but it is more comical. The main cast are; Shin Hyeon-joon, Kim Soo-mi, Im Ha-ryong, Tak Jae-hoon. I would rate this movie a 5 out of 5.

Whispering Corridors : Wishing Stairs

Whispering Corridors : Wishing Stairs (Yeowoo Gyedan)

Release Date : 2003
Director: Yun Jae Yoon
Writer:

Cast:
Song Ji Hyo ... Jin Sung
Park Han Byeol ... So Hie
Jo An ... Han Ju



Reviewed By : gUiA1185

I would never dare try to hurt someone else's feelings especially when she's someone CLOSER to me...

Jin-Sung and So-Hee were both in the same school and has the same interest-->BALLET.

Then a famous ballet academy offered a scholarship program to whoever wins the competition. This thing only made the two girls grow apart.

No matter how hard Jin-Sung tried to be the best over her friend and competed her in any way she could think of.

Because of the great deal of having the scholarship so much that Jin-Sung actually went to the urban legend "wishing stairs". She's so determined to do anything just to fulfill her dream of becoming the best ballet dancer and win out her friend whom everybody knows a better dancer to her.

But unknowingly of the evil consequences it might bring on her, she still went on until the mysterious 29th step appeared on her...then she made her wish.

Soon, horrible things started to happen and the whole school became like a haunted place full of mystery and killings...

Will Jin-Sung still be able to fulfill her dream after all the things that's been happening to them? Does she still want to dance..at all?

Whispering Corridors : Voice

Whispering Corridors : Voice (Moksori)

Release Date : 2005
Director: Choe Ik Hwan
Writer: Sol Jeon Seok, Choe Ik Hwan

Cast:
Cha Ye Ryeon ... Cho Ah
Kim Ok Bin ... Yeon Eon
Kim Seo Hyeong ... Hyo Jung
Seo Ji Hye ... Seon Min



Reviewed By : gUiA1185

Betrayal...sometimes this could kill someone unexpectedly...

The beginning of the story really made me going. It actually made me want to know more of what really went wrong...how and why Yeon Eon died? Why does Seon Min hear her and of all the people, why her? (Oh yeah, she's her bestfriend =p) For all I can remember was that she was killed by a "UFP"(Unidentified Flying Paper). Yeah I know it's a music piece of what she's been practicing before she got killed that night but why? And how could a simple, plain-looking paper can kill someone just as horrible as that and how did she end underneath the elevator? Who took her there?

The movie have lots of piece-by-piece kind of scenes wherein they take away a part of the movie then show something from the past that would somehow re-connect you to the present. So that's how I found out the truth behind her death.

Although everything's turning a little bit clearer, now that a girl (who's actually a replica of Yeon Eon) started to tell things to Yeon Eon on how it all started and how they both died... still I don't get it. Why there's two Yeon Eon here? What's her part in this movie?

At the end of the movie, it really made me ask myself lots of questions...like,"How far would you go for your BESTFRIEND? Are you willing to do everything,anything even 'till death?"

Beat

Beat

Release Date : 1997
Director : Kim Sung Su
Writer: Huh Young Man

Cast:
Jung Woo Sung ... Min
Ko So Young ... Romi
Lim Chang Jung ... Wan



Reviewed By : xtkpx

Beat deals with something that isn't new. It's essentially a coming-of-age story wrapped around in traditional korean gangster genre. Then why is it that so many Koreans in their age 25-35s claim this movie as the movie of their generation?

Min (Jung Woo Sung from Musa, A Moment to remember, Sad Movie, etc) is an exceptional fighter but an outcast. He has just recently switched school because of his mom. TaeSoo (Yoo Oh-Sung from Friend), Min's bestfriend is lured into the world of Jopok and gets himself a sentence of 3 years for killing a gangster...


This movie made Jung Woo Sung into James Dean status in Korea when it first opened. Jung Woo Sung portrayed a normal young adult that was coherent and relatable to anyone of that age. It also introduced the audience to the exceptional and diverse actor, Yoo Oh Sung as well. His gritty portrayal of TaeSoo got some people questioning if he really is a Jopok. Lim Chang Jung (singer/actor, Wet Dreams, etc) plays a supporting role and he brings the grittiness and realness of growing up as a young adult in Korea.

The cinematoraphy of this movie, however is somewhat questionable. Many of the action sequences are packed with jump cuts and dragging effects which makes it difficult for the audience to see what actually is going on. (the director later commented that it was to show the state of character's mind, hectic and chaotic)

Running just about 2 hours, this is a good movie to watch and learn from.

Bystanders aka Diary Of June

Bystanders aka Diary Of June

Release Date : 2005
Director: Lim Kyung Soo
Writer: Lim Kyung Soo

Cast:
Kim Yoon Jin ... Seo Yun Hee
Mun Jeong Hyuk ... Kim Dong Wook




Reviewed By : gUiA1185

This story truly hit me right from the start. I thought at first it was some sort of a horror film but truly, it depicts the real world of bullying. Some may find bullying as some sort of fun and daily routine. But what they don't know is the fact that they're ruining someone else's life or perhaps someone's FUTURE.

I've seen movies (like Once Upon A Time In Highschool, where they portrayed a real happening in a world full of manipulative and self-centered people. People who are full of hatred.) and documentaries which shows the bad effect of bullying among classmates and friends. Some may really cause pain and worst, even DEATH.

Gruesome as it may seem but it's the reality that we must face. Lack of parental guidance were some of the reasons I can think of on why things such as this happens into our society.

Bystanders really made me cry. Putting my self in that situation (mother) will surely make you want to kill for justice as vengeance for the people who hurt your family. But I'd rather let this get this thing resolved immediately to prevent happening in the future. For I still believe that things should be handled in a proper way, without taking someone else's LIFE...

He Was Cool aka The Guy Was Cool

He Was Cool aka The Guy Was Cool

Release Date: 2004
Director: Lee Hwan Gyeong
Writer: Kim Yeoing Seok

Cast:
Song Seung Hun ... Ji Eun Seong
Jeong Da Bin ... Han Ye Won





Reviewed By : JuszDreem

Can fists of fury pound the matters of the heart down to size?

I think it can as shown by this undeniably sweet, giggle-fest. The movie starts out with just your average girl attending a high school run by fear. Just a little slip of the mouth sends that girl, Han Ye Won, (played by Jeong Da Bin) into a world she could have never imagined. Her trash-talking broadens her crazy, yet somewhat plain, life onto a whole new level: love. Apparently, everyone has their hidden confidence when it comes to those who are threatening. Han Ye Won thought the same when she went on her school’s website forum and insulted the ‘scariest’ man alive, the very same man that would change her life forever, Ji Eun Seong (played by Sung Seong Hun). She brushed off what she had said and went on with her daily life until it came back at her with a minor warning, only to be shoved into a full-blown threat. While going to the salon to get her hair done, Han Ye Won found herself being called by her intimidator and freely spoke her mind through only to find that he was sitting beside her.

It was love at first fight.

It’s a pretty straight-forward plot; nothing too deep. It’s not really about a bully and his downfall, but the heart and its mysterious ways. To make a man like Ji Eun Seong fall to his knees in the sight of love in an ordinary girl is phenomenal. The actors did an amazing job as I could feel my heart race for the next scene. Tears stung my eyes as I couldn’t stop myself from laughing.

If you need something light-hearted and extra fun, check this out.


Reviewed By : gUiA1185

I liked the movie He Was Cool basically because the title speaks for itself. The guy and also the girl in this movie were both cool in the sense that they have a weird sense of taste when it comes to love. I never thought that a popular guy like Song Seung Hun would actually fall for an ordinary girl like Jeong Da Bin. But as I watched further, I soon realized what made the guys fall for an ordinary girl like Jeong Da Bin.

Simplicity I guess and her being natural into everything unlike the other girls out there...=p

I find the movie also sad for the fact that some people (until now...)still can't hold off their tongue. In short, they're very nosy and judgemental! I hate those kind of people..don't you?

Because of that lame ol' rumor about the cause of death of Song Seung Hun's father, alot of children started to avoid him out of fear that they too might catch the virus (well, those were told, maybe, by their narrow-minded folks!)

There's actually a part in the movie where it showed how it all started...that somehow, the guy liked the girl already right from the start... fate? I don't know... maybe...

But, I'm glad that the movie ended as to what I was hoping it would be. Although it only showed short scenes where they're reunited again, it's good to know that they still ended together--> happily with each other.


Reviewed by : Tommy

**Spoiler Alert

This movie rocked. this movie wass so funny, i love the actors they are so funny. nd the guy knows how to fight oO. oviously he was a gang member . in the beging the scene starts out in a little ally where the guy Eung Sung, beats up the school gang. the girl leaves a mean / funny comment in the school’s site. thinking tat the guy will never find out. but the guy calls her the next day. she jus clicked on him. . and one of her friends told her that Eung Sung beat up everyone guy in her school. they met each other in a salon. Eung Sung called her inside the salon, and asked her if she wanted to die. And accidentally she said “if you want to kill me, then try!” and then the guy got pissed :o so he was chasing her around the neighboorhood
and they were both wearing like salon clothes. you know those blue things they put on u, before u cut ur hair? so they were running around wearing tat xD.

The next day he texted her saying “meet me at the front gate after school.” She got so scared that she decided to ditch school in the middle of the day trying to run away. But Eung Sung’s friends were in front of the gate. So they decided to jump over the wall. Then she landed on Eung Jung and accidentally kissed her O.o So the guy told her to take responsible for her actions by marring her. And it seem to happen that was his first kiss from a girl. She went out with him, because she was scared of him. But eventually they both end up likeing each other in the end. This movie was really funny and good. I recommend everyone to watch this J thanks! Once again :]

Innocent Steps

Innocent Steps (Daenseo-ui sunjeong)

Release Date : 2005
Director: Park Yeon Hoon
Writer: Park Gye Ok

Cast:
Moon Geun Yeong ... Chae Rin
Park Gun Hyung ... Young Sae




Reviewed By : totalhead

Moon Geun Yeong, gives an excellent performance playing the cute and loveable, Chae Rin, a once no talented dancer, who slowly works hard to learn to dance. I have always enjoyed Geun Yeong’s acting in My little Bride, and even in A tale of two Sisters, but Innocent Steps shows a wider range for her as she also masters dancing.

For those who refuse to watch this movie because it involves ballroom dancing, should give it another glance, the dancing is upbeat and addicting. Also this movie is more than a movie about dancing, its also romantic and has a bit of comedy.

Chae Rin, in order to remain in Korea fakes a marriage with Young-sae, the lead male actor who also needs Chae Rin in order to make his comeback as a dancer. Together they bond and grow to be more than dance partners.

I would give this movie a 4 out of 5 stars. It’s cute, whimsical and the OST is awesome. At first I wondered if it were really the actors dancing, and although I still don’t know the answer, as you watch the cinematography their dance skills are phenomenal, it makes me wish I could Samba. All and all this is a feel good movie.


Reviewed By : iscpmc

**Spoiler Alert

Innocent Steps is a romantic comedy with a bittersweet twist. It is a story of a Korean girl, Jang Chae-rin, living in China, who travels to South Korea to pursue her dream to become a dancer. She impersonates her sister who bowed out of a sham marriage to a champion dance instructor, Na Young-sae, in order to learn how to dance. When Young-sae learned of the deception, he initially planned to send Chae-rin back, but he then realized that he needed a dance partner to replace his former partner who left him for his rival, Jeong Hyeon-su. Young-sae then trains Chae-rin himself. Despite a lack of training, she displays an eagerness to learn and a firm resolve to master her steps and slowly, she began to improve her skill. Things take an unexpected and darker twist when Hyeon-su decides to steal Chae-rin in the same way that he stole Young-sae’s former partner.

The first part of the film was very light and entertaining. In the tradition of Dirty Dancing, it showed Chae-rin’s transformation from a clumsy girl with two left feet to an exquisite dancer. It was also heartening to watch the love story between Young-sae and Chae-rin slowly unfold. More comedic relief was provided by the 2 immigration officers who tried to expose their sham marriage, but who ended up rooting for them instead.

In the second half, the film becomes more serious and realistic. It showed the darker side of the world of ballroom dancing. Young-sae again loses his partner, Chae-rin to his rival, Hyeon-su. But his time, he not only lost his dance partner but also the person he loves. You cannot help but feel the sadness, frustration and angst that Young-sae felt. The ending is both touching and bittersweet.

The chemistry between the movie’s 2 stars, Park Geon-hyeong and Moon Geun-young, was evident from beginning to end. It was a joy to watch their dance practice sessions and to see Chae-rin’s dancing skills improve as well as to observe their affection for each other develop.

I also love the way the movie adopts an “out of the box” concept of romantic comedies and deviates from the usual lighthearted and predictable endings which is the norm for this movie genre. Just when the viewers thought that this is a typical romantic comedy where the ending is very obvious, it suddenly takes a 360 degree turn and becomes gritty and realistic.

All in all, I enjoyed this film immensely despite the bittersweet twist in the end. I give it 4.5 out 5 stars.


Reviewed By : che2x_1st

This kmovie is really great. It is very exciting. Moon Geun Yeong had shown her versatility in this movie. She acted, sang and danced in this movie. She was wonderful. Park Gun Hyung on the other hand wasn't bad at all.

Although Moon Geun Yeong was a little younger looking than the guy, they showed to be not an overrated couple. The movie was not dragging and the plots, story line was worth remembering especially the part on how he teaches her how to dance and the fooprints paintings in the floor.

But what i really love about this movie is the dancing scenes. It's new and unique to be a theme in a movie. And the story depicted everthing from love to life.

And the OST was really good. Perfect for the scenes.

Overall, i give this movie 4.7 stars out of 5.

A Millionaire's First Love

A Millionaire's First Love ( Baek Man Jang Ju Cheos Sarang)

Release Date : 2006
Director : Kim Tae Kyun
Writer : Kim Eun Sook

Cast :
Hyun Bin ... Kang Jae Kyung
Lee Yeon Hee ... Choi Eun Hwan



Reviewed By : charon

**Spoiler Alert

A Millionaire's First Love is a romantic tear jerker movie. The story line centers around Kang Jae-Kyung an arrogant and very handsome, but much of a slacker guy whom just inherited his father's fortune. Jae-Kyung who just turned 18 is living on top of the world until he is told about a clause in his father's will. The only way he will recieve his father's fortune is if he finishes high school at Boram High School in Gangwondo, a town that was dear to his late father. If Jae-Kyung does not succeed in getting a high school diaploma he loses all the money or if he resigns he will only recieve 0.1% of the money.

Of course Jae-Kyung does not take this very well, but has to go along with it if he wants to recieve the money. As Jae-Kyung is dealing with this new problem he comes across Eun-Whan an independent young girl who Jae-Kyung mistakes as an bagger. Unknown to him, Eun-Whan is facing serious problems herself. While Jae-Kyung is having a hard time adjusting to hi s new surroundings, his relationship with Eun-Whan is becoming closer.

Is this common girl breaking through his superficial heart? Is Eun-Whan keeping a secret from Jae-Kyung that may affect their relationship? And will Jae-Kyung recieve his father's fortune? or Will he value something much more important than money? A must watch to find out more about this beautiful love story between Jae-Kyung (played by Hyun Bin best known from My Lovely Samsoon) and Eun-Whan (played by Lee Yeon Hee). A story similar to an American movie called Love Story starring Ryan O'Nell.

Reviewed By : deeta

**Spoiler Alert

A Millionaire's First Love presents the cliche story about a girl and a boy falling in love…again. However, the catch is: the girl is soon to die and the boy is soon to lose his inheritance.

Hyun Bin plays the arrogant millionaire who would soon lose all of his grandfather's money unless he graduates from some unknown high school in the suburb. Lee Yun Hee plays the innocent school girl who doesn't know her mother and father and has a terminal disease. They both meet and fall in love and discover that they have met years and years before. The story goes on to how they cope with Lee Yun Hee's hovering death.

What is disappointing about this movie is not only the typical and overused plot, but it is also how the writers and directors cultivate the story. There are many many movies and dramas out there that have the seemingly boring and typical plots but manage to pull themselves out of the stereotype with how they develop the stories. Truthfully, at first, this movie is quite intriguing. The pairing is a bit unusual and fresh. Unfortunately, as the movie unfolds, it becomes clear that this is just another tear-jerker wannabe movie.

Having said all of that, I have to bring some positive points to focus. The actors. Hyun Bin’s days as Sam Shik in My Name is Kim Sam Soon have long gone. His acting improves significantly and it matches well with the aura of the movie. Actress Lee Yun Hee also shines. She can ooze the innocence persona very well and make it believable. When you see her character, you would not think that she is a celebrity because she is able to look so simple yet still sweet.

All in all, this movie is good enough to fill out your spare time if you absolutely have nothing to do. And, set aside the fact that it is very much typical but look for the bittersweet interactions, beautiful setting, and of course the hotness of Hyun Bin.

Reviewed By : beemerm5

**Spoiler Alert

This movie starts off with Kang Jae Kyun, an incredibly rich and spoiled 18 year old, who is waiting to inherit his grandfathers company and assets. Because of the situation he is in he has no need to succeed in school, so he doesn't try. This causes him to become an arrogant player, who is good at fighting and drinks a lot. But, as he almost inherits his riches, his lawyer informs him that for him to be eligible to his money, he must attend and graduate Boram High School, in a secluded part of Korea. At Boram high school he meets a girl named Choi Eun Hwan. As he works to attain his money from his grandfather, he falls in love with Eun Hwan. As these two become closer tragedy strikes, when Jae Kyun learns that Eun Hwan has an illness. But, at this point he is willing to do anything to help her. But, even give up his fortune? Watch to find out.
I think this is one of the greatest korean movies I have ever seen. These two actors portray the movie very well and makes the movie seem like it is really happening. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who even has the slightest interest in Korean movies.

Reviewed By : honie972

The arrogance of the rich are truly expressed in this movie. Hoping to get an inheritance from his multimillionarie grandfather, the main characters has to go back to his hometown. When he does he meets his first love. At first their past relationship is not revealed until they fall deeply in love.
Sadly, there isn't a happy ending. Although the movie seems like a comic one in the beginning, it is revealed that the girl is dying. With an uncurable disease, she has her last moments with the man she loves. When the girl dies, and all is done, the main character realizes that money was not all to life. He finds love to be all he needs. But what else has the girl left behind? And does he get the money?

I thought this movie was heart wrenching. Very beautifully made and it shows the innocence of love and the corruption of money. I give it four stars!


Reviewed By: SamShika

For those who ever seen the drama's of My Lovely Kim Sam Soon, must really know, the lead actor in the drama, Hyun bin. So, from many feedback and demand, girls out there must truly hope that there will be more romantic drama or film for Hyun Bin.. There...now come out this movie "A Millionaire's First Love". With the element of romantic comedy and touching heart love story, this drama for sure can attract a lot's of viewer and audience.

This movie was really make me truly more addicted by the act by Hyun Bin. he is talented to act in any character especially when touched in romatic comedy. The story have a good attraction with those two combination of hyun bin and lee yeon hee. The plot of the story is quit interesting and yes, the cinematography are really catchy for me this time.The scenes within are enjoyable to see.

As for a whole that we can see in this movie, is that the reality value of true love and sacrificing of a young man to rip out the life of young useless playboy bachelor, into become a heartwarm romantic young lover. I have seen many korean movie before, but this movie is the best. the movie is easy to understand, simple scene but complete and pack of messsage. This movie was really putting me within as i'm like in that drama... OMG, Hopefully man those out there can become like Hyun Bin....

The King And The Clown

The King and The Clown (Wang Ui Namja)

Release Date : 2005
Director: Lee Joon Ik
Writer: Choi Seok Hwan

Cast:
Lee Jun Ki ... Gong Il
Gam Woo Seung ... Jang Saeng
Jeong Jin Yeong ... King Yeonsang




Reviewed By : wyndz120190

This movie is basically very good!!Though it was a story bout 2 teasers who,sort of,fallen into each others,and was pictured something like "broke back mountain", i think there are more to it!! I think that the love between the two teasers are more to brotherhood care than the love between 2 lovers.. but it depends on the viewers though... Frankly speaking,after watching this movie, it makes me think a lot... like why do people fell in love though they know from the starting that their relationship is forbidden and end up as an emptiness all that kind of stuffs.. anyway,just watch it,you will never regret it!!one more thing left,the OST is magnificent as well!! if i were to rate this movie, i will give it a 5/5!!

Reviewed By : xiaowuhan

**Spoiler Alert

This movie was a really great movie beacuse it shows me something I have never seen before and thats Korean Opera sort of, because we all seen the Chinese ones, like Farewell my Concubine, which was similar. The King and Clown is about these two friends who are actors that runaway after their little leader tries to punish them for not listening to them, so they started heading to the capital to become like the best actors there are, and so they had an idea to make fun of the king for being a horn dog, with his little concubine, and the play is really funny and who are a real success but upset the little officials for making fun of the king and so they had a chance to make the king laugh or else they will, die, so they did make him laugh and they became the kings and other official personal entertainers.

But then the king started falling in love with one of the clowns and stuff got really complicated, the king found out how his mother died when the clowns re-enacted his mothers death and the king killed the two people who caused his mothers death. Then the officials were trying to overthrow the king for being all rule breaky, and the two friends like brothers had to leave eachother but, the jealous little concubine plotted to frame the clown so she had something written that was in the clown's handwriting, but the other clown had his same handwriting, and sacraficed himself to save his friend, he then lost his eyesight, and at the end was really sad where they were real brotherly like and the palace was being attacked, so I was really touched with the two clowns relationship.

Ditto

Ditto (Donggam)

Release Date : 2000
Director: Kim Jeong Kwon
Writer: Jang Jin

Cast:
Yoo Ji Tae ... Ji In
Kim Ha Neul ... Yoo So Eun
Ha Ji Won ... Seo Hyeon Ji



Reviewed by : SimplyJane

Ditto in my opinion was a somewhat bittersweet movie to watch. At first you think it’s going to be your typical love story between two people communicating via a ham radio in a 21 year gap, however, to our surprise helps these two establish a special friendship bond, relying on each other as a journal. Throughout the movie you’re taken back and forth from the past to the present as both characters are living in their present.

The movie has a light romantic comedy to it, but as the movie rolls on one learns about how destiny can be a bit cruel and how one’s decisions play a role in it. This applies to the bittersweet feeling that I’m talking about. It’s that of Yoo So Eun (Kim Ha Neul) could have alternated her future, but she follows the path that Ji In (Yoo Ji Tae) reveals to her as her future. Not only did it mean to give up on the man she loves but it also brought Ji In’s present.

In conclusion, I liked how the story developed and how Kim Ha Neul’s character became selfless at the end even though she’s really heartbroken. Yoo Ji Tae’s character was also a good complement knowing that because of someone’s selfless act he’s able to exist he feels the need to look for that certain person.

A Moment To Remember

A Moment To Remember (Nae Meorisokui Jowoongae)

Release Date : 2004
Director : John H Lee
Writer: Kim Yeong Ha , John H Lee

Cast:
Jung Woo Sung ... Chul Soo
Son Ye Jin ... Su Jin





Reviewed By : reydevan

Really loved this movie, in fact this was the first K Movie i ever watched. It's a story about a 'quite well-to-do' girl who meets this guy working at a construction site. Despite their status differences, they fall in love. Her parents who were rather against their marriage at first gave their approval in the end. So you expect everything to go smoothly after that? You are so wrong. After a few months of living happily together, the female lead realises that she's suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. From then on, i found it very touching n heart-breaking. Both the leads did a great job in the show! I would greatly recommend this show to all.


Reviewed By : f2ts1o04

I have not seen jung woo sung lately on the screen, and this movie made me melt!! His scruffy look isn't too appealing (he needs to cute his hair or SOMETHING), but he definitely is one of the hotties. And Son Yeh Jin played a great partner role for him.

I truly loved this movie, but it wasn't love at first site. the first I saw this movie with my sister, I thought, "Oh gawd.. this is one sappy mushy movie that is NOT for me, and it's borrrringgg." But a couple weeks ago I saw it with my friends, and I just LOVED it.

Jung Woo Sung is such a perfect husband!! (omgg.. i need to marry an architect.. HAHAHHAA) He's so sweet and his love for his wife is sooo beautiful!!! I haven't seen love this beautiful in such a long time! This movie made me focus on Jung Woo Sung a lot more than SOn Yeh Jin, although she is a beautiful actress. She does love him too, it's just that it's Jung WOo Sung. HAhahaha

Anyway, even if you start to get a bit bored in the beginning, just hold on tight. Or you should take a break and then watch it over. And if you cry during movies, put it on pause and go grab the tissue box, cuz you are gonna need it. I definitely didn't cry the first time... I actually rolled my eyes. But the second time was very sweet.

This movie is definitely a chick flick, so the guys will probably get a bit bored. HAHA but i think it's a good movie to see with your girlfriend :) I dont think it's a cheesy movie, it's more.. um.. romantic.

I totally recommend this movie, and i think all chick-flick lovers, or just Jung Woo Sung lovers, should watch this. AHHAHA :)



Reviewed By : seouldierjdk

**Spoiler Alert

This movie is about a couple who first meet in a very unromantic way. After a while the girl, Son Ye Jin, falls in love with Jung Woo Sun but she finds that he is actually one of her fathers workers. The beginning of the movie is about their secret relationship behind her father's back and their struggle as Jung Woo Sung tries to gain approval from her father. In a moving scene, the father finally realizes that Jung Woo Sung really loves Son Ye Jin when she faints and he carries her in the rain to the hospital. We find out that Son Ye Jin has alzheimers and she is slowly losing her memory. The rest of the movie is about their struggle to cope with the disease. The movie is extremely well done and the acting is almost perfect. The chemistry between Jung Woo Sung and Son Ye Jin is perfect and their relationship seems real. There are a lot of cute scenes along with the typically korean sad scenes. The end of the movie seems a bit rushed but doesn't really take away from the movie as a whole.

A must see, 5/5



Reveiwed by : dadihbest

**Spoiler Alert

First of all,sorry.My english is not too good :(.
I watch this movie last year.This movie,give a big impact to me.Her husband so kind hearted.They are such a loving couple.I love to see when they are sharing the happiness and sadness together.

i realy adore her husband.he does not giving up in order to take care of her wife yet when her wife are sick.Moreover obstacle for her wife parents also did not make him upset or give up.i know that her wife love him somuch.that's why when her wife start to forget everything from time to time,he started to keep all the potraits of both of them.It is to make sure that she will always remember the time they share together.it is sad when his wife start to remember the past.

There are some scene,when she meet her ex-boyfriend. Her ex-boyfriend try to take advantage to her.glag her husband come back home at the right time and kick out that guy.Many effort from her husband in order to make his wife still remember him.For example,the first time they meet each other at the shop.Her husband try to make it start all over again,with the help of her wife family ang his mother. i'happy because at the end of this movie,they are still together.

Marathon

Marathon

Release Date : 2004
Director: Jang Yoon Cheol
Writer: Jang Yoon Cheol

Cast:
Lee Ki Young ... Jeon Wook
Cho Seong Woo ... Cho Won
Kim Mi Sook ... Kyong Sook



Reviewed by : Pristine

I love this movie alot. Jo Seung Woo was one of my all favourite korean actors. He is very good in his previous movies like {H}, {The classics} and now {Marathon}. The movie is very emotional to see the strong love between an Cho Won and his mum. There are several scenes that is very powerful and gives myself a very strong impression that makes me watch the movie again. One scene in particular when his coach grabs Cho Won in his hand and guide him to run. When Cho Won look at his coach holding his hand and the way Cho Won looks at his coach. I am very touched by that. Cause I know autistic people dont really show their emotion and dont really communicate well with people. that look from Cho Won's eyes makes me feel emotional and speechless. Subsequently, Cho Won automatically offered and shared the bottle of water with his coach is another scene that is as touching as ever. Not a word is spoken between the two of them in that scene. But my eyes are already tearing when I see that scene.

The most emotional part of the movie is the section when Cho Won ran in his imagination the part where he ran in the serengeti. He is able to run in a dream land with his favourite animal zebra running along with him. I cried so much in that scene. Many people in their life never gets to achieve their goals. Some people have been living in this world without a dream . I am so happy Cho Won achieved his dream and he win big in the marathon.

Jo Seung Woo is a v good professional actor that I can see him put so much effort in preparing and acting this role. I seriously dont think someone else can do the role better than him. Thank you for uploading the movie. I love the movie so much that I even bought a copy of DVD . highly recommended!

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