The film will be released nationwide at Marunouchi Piccadilly and other theaters. The story is about Cha Chi-ho, a 45-year-old workaholic researcher at a confectionery company, who meets Lee Il-young, a 41-year-old single mother who is cheerful and positive about everything.
A story about a man who learns about love for the first time by being involved in a relationship. He has played a variety of roles, from comical to serious, in the "Confidential" series, "Taxi Driver: A Promise Across the Sea," and "Fukurou."
This is Yoo Hae-jin's first romantic comedy in his 27-year acting career, after playing a variety of roles, and it has become a huge hot topic in Korea, attracting over 1 million viewers!
Korean love stories are hot right now! Among the many Korean films that have been released in Japan this year, "Semantic Error: The Movie" (1/26) and "The Same Feelings" are popular.
(2/9), "Love Reset: Divorce in 30 Days" (3/29), and "Past Lives: Reunion" (4/5) are some of the love story movies that have been released.
"Past Lives: Reunion" is an American-Korean co-production adult love story about two childhood friends who were separated when they emigrated overseas, but who reunite in New York after 24 years, over the course of seven days.
This Tory film is attracting a lot of attention, having been entered into the competition section of the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival in 2023 and nominated for Best Picture and the Main Prize at the 96th Academy Awards.
In addition, "My Sweet Hani," which will be released on May 3, will bring back memories of nostalgic love and youth, and you will sympathize with the awkward love between Ji-ho and Il-young, and you will find yourself rooting for them.
To celebrate the Japanese release of "My Sweet Hani," we present to you five classic Korean films that will make you want to fall in love, for those of you who are timid about love!
1. "My Sassy Girl" (2003) The original story was a slightly strange post made by college student Kim Ho-sik on a bulletin board in 1999.
The story is about a date with a beautiful girl. It became popular and was published as a book, which became a bestseller. The movie was also the biggest hit romantic movie in the history of Korean movies. The beautiful girl that the college student Gyun-woo met was a beautiful young woman.
She is a violent and strange girl who wants to be an author. Gyun-woo falls in love with her even though she is being pushed around by him.
"My Sassy Girl," which ushered in the Korean romantic comedy boom that followed, became a huge hot topic among young people, both in terms of the novel and the film, with the word "yeokgye (bizarre)" becoming popular.
2. "You're My Pet" (2012) A live-action film adaptation of Yayoi Ogawa's romance comic, which was also made into a TV series by TBS in 2003. The lead role is played by the popular TV series "You're Beautiful, aren't you?"
"Jang Keun Suk and Kim Ha Neul from "Remember Me". Ji Eun Hee, a career woman working at a publishing company who has been on the elite road, has been dumped by her boyfriend and demoted at work.
One day, she meets a penniless but handsome dancer named Kang In-ho, who ends up living in her house as a "pet" rather than a friend or lover.
Uni gradually begins to feel more comfortable living with Ino, who is free-spirited but sensitive.
The story follows the process of how the couple's relationship goes from "master and master" to gradually developing a heart-to-heart bond, with episodes reminiscent of a TV series.
A Korean fantasy love story about a protagonist whose appearance changes when he wakes up.
Because his appearance changes every time he works, Woojin is unable to meet people at work, so he works as a furniture designer using the Internet. One day, Woojin falls in love with a girl working at a furniture store, and asks her to become a designer.
In order to keep his appearance the same, Woojin meets with Isoos for three consecutive days without sleep. However, he falls asleep and is unable to overcome his sleepiness. Yoo Yeon Seock, LEE JIN WOO, Park Jin Woo, and others play Woojin, whose appearance changes every time he wakes up.
Popular Korean actors and actresses such as Shin Hye and Ko A Sung play the roles, and Juri Ueno also makes her debut in a Korean film as one of the characters playing Woo Jin.
Han Hyo Ju of "Devil Clover's Love and Magic". When it was exhibited at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015, it received enthusiastic reviews from buyers around the world.
When it was released in Korea, it was expected to be an unusually big hit for a love story, beating out the latest installment of the worldwide popular Mission: Impossible series and numerous other hot topic films.
It has been a big hit. 4. "Josee, the Tiger and the Fish" (2020) "Josee, the Tiger and the Fish" is a short story by Seiko Tanabe, which was made into a live-action film in 2003 and an animated film in 2020.
" has been made into a film in Korea. Director Kim Jong-kwan skillfully incorporates the essence of the Japanese live-action version, and the film depicts the pure love between a disabled woman and a kind-hearted university student against a backdrop of beautiful images of the four seasons.
The story begins with a young man, Yeong-seok, who is about to graduate from university, encounters a woman in a wheelchair lying on the side of the road and takes her home. The disabled woman calls herself Josee and lives alone with her grandmother.
Yong-seok, who is interested in Josee, who loves books and has a unique sensibility, begins to visit her house frequently from then on.
"I wanted to make a film that would leave a lasting impression, where the two characters in the seasonal landscape would make you think about their lives," he said.
This film has been reborn as a pure love story, and is filled with emotions that everyone can relate to. 5. "My Sweet Hani" (2024)
Jiho, played by Yoo Hae-jin, is an extremely introverted character who has never been in love and has difficulty building relationships with others.
Yoo Hae-jin plays Ji-ho, who changes after meeting Il-young, with his outstanding acting skills. Yoo Hae-jin's acting adds intensity to the comedy, and coupled with the interesting story, the movie has been a hit since its release.
It was a huge hit, attracting over one million viewers in just nine days, and even won the Special Jury Award in both the Actor and Director categories at the 28th Chunshi International Film Festival, making it a film beloved by many audiences.
Co-starring with him is actress Kim Hee Sun, who has appeared in Netflix original TV series such as "Remarriage Game," "A Woman of Dignity," and "Faith," and is known as the "ratings queen."
She plays the role of Il-young, a single mother who has feelings for her husband, and shows off her perfect acting with Yoo Hae-jin.
A cast of talented actors, including Han Sun Ah from the K-POP idol group From, will bring color to the story. Also, be sure to check out the surprising cameo appearances by some stars.
There must be many adults who are timid about love, just like Jiho and Il-young in "My Sweet Hani." Honest and sincere protagonists have always been popular, regardless of gender or age.
It goes beyond the ordinary and strikes a chord with people. With its unique characters, unforgettable lines, realistic settings, and heart-pounding humor, this romantic comedy has been enjoyed by many.
It brings people a fun energy. This is the first new work in four years from the master of human movies, Director Lee Han, and it will capture the hearts of viewers, and will bring you a memorable story filled with warm tears and laughter.
It will be remembered as a masterpiece of human TV series! Golden Week, which has up to 10 consecutive holidays, is coming again this year. You can enjoy various romantic movies through subscription services.
Please take this opportunity to watch the films you have missed and those you have not seen before along with the release of "My Sweet Hani"! [Film Summary] ■ Japanese title: "My Sweet Hani"
■Release date: May 3rd (Friday) Nationwide release at Marunouchi Piccadilly and other theaters ■Director: Lee Han ("Innocent Witness", "Wang Dee Gi")
■Screenwriter: Lee Byung Hun (Director of "Extreme Job", Adaptation of "Sunny")
■ Cast: Yoo Hae-jin ("Taxi Driver", "Confidential" series, "Owl")
Kim Hee Sun (Remarriage Game), Cha In Pyo, Jin SunKyu, Han SunAh
■Original title: "Sweet: 7510" English title: "HONEYSWEET" Korean film / Color / Cinemascope / 5.1ch
Digital / 118 minutes ■Production: MOVIEROCK ■Translation: Keiko Honda ■Provided by: Rakuten ■Distribution: Shochiku ■Copyright: © MINDMARK
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