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A stylish Korean action thriller ' Ballerina'

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I think I can pick "Ballerina" if it's the most sensational and shocking movie I've seen in recent years. It's not based on a true story, but I think I was more immersed in it because it reminded me of the Burning Snu incident or digital sex crimes that made Korea buzz throughout the movie.  1. The plot  Ok-joo, a former bodyguard, receives a phone call from her middle school classmate Min-hee after a long time and visits her house, but Min-hee has already died. Before Min-hee dies, she leaves a message to Ok-joo asking her to get revenge on someone, and Ok-joo traces it one by one, and takes cruel and pleasant revenge.  2. The Cast and director  Jeon Jong-seo as Okju, Park Yoo-rim as Min-hee, and Kim Ji-hoon as Choi Pro. And Lee Choong-hyun directed the movie. Lee Choong-hyun is also famous for directing the movie called ‘Call’.  3. What to Watch for  It's an action thriller film by actor Jeon Jong-seo that seems to show exciting acting in ever...

Love, Betrayal and Lies 'The Scent Of Love'

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There is an actress I really like. It’s actress Chun Woo-hee. While looking through all of her films, I came across a movie called "Love, Lies," and I’d like to introduce it. Especially if you enjoy music films, I think it’s a movie you can definitely enjoy.  1. The Plot  In 1940, So-yul and Yeon-hee are inseparable friends at the last remaining Korean courtesan school in Gyeongseong. Soyul, known as the ace of the “Daeseongkwonbeon” thanks to her outstanding looks and singing talent, has Yoonwoo, the greatest composer of the time who loves her. Yeonhee was a Korean courtesan loved by everyone for her naturally gifted voice. At the time, Yunwoo was looking for a singer who could perform “The Heart of Joseon,” fitting for the era, and in pursuit of this song, Soyul and Yeonhee ultimately end up going in completely different directions.  2. The cast and Director Han Hyo-joo, the lead actress in the film "The Beauty Inside," played So-yul, while Chun Woo-hee, famou...

The best Korean Occult thriller movie 'Exhuma'

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Do you like occult movies? I didn’t particularly like the occult genre, but after watching director Jang Jae-hyun’s films, I became captivated by occult movies. I also really enjoyed watching the movie Sabaha The sequel, “Pamyoh,” was so popular in Korea that it drew over ten million viewers.  1. The Plot  Hwarim, a shaman who has been commissioned by hundreds of millions, and Bonggil meet the eldest grandson of a family experiencing strange phenomena in the United States, and Hwarim learns that the ancestral burial site is the problem, urging them to relocate it.  Then, with the help of Sangdeok, a Korean geomancer, and Yeonggeun, a mortuary doctor, they began exhuming, and Sangdeok’s ominous premonition proved correct… As a result, something harsh comes out into the world.  2. The Cast and Director  Kim Go-eun, currently one of South Korea’s hottest actresses, plays Hwarim; Lee Do-hyun, famous for the “The Glory” series, plays Bong-gil; Choi Min-s...

Realistic Korean Romance movie 'Sweet & Sour'

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I like romance and romantic comedy films, and I usually enjoy movies from Hollywood or the UK, but among Korean films, I think this was the one I enjoyed the most.  It's the movie Sweet & Sour.  1. The Plot  This film is divided into two main parts. In the first half, it is titled “The Story of New Sneakers,” and it introduces the meeting of Jang Hyuk, a hepatitis patient, and Da-eun, a nurse, and then it is titled “The Story of Old Sneakers,” and it tells the story of Jang Hyuk and Da-eun’s long-distance relationship. And an astonishing twist awaits.  2. The Cast and Director  Daeun, the nurse: the actress Chae Soo-bin, who is very popular among South Korean men for her cute looks and acting skills, played the role. Actress Chae Soo-bin has established herself as the number one-rated actress in the drama “Fox Bride Star.”   Jang Hyuk: The actor Jang Ki-yong, known for his excellent physique and handsome looks, acted in it. He built his rec...

The best comedy action movie 'Extreme job'

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If I have to choose the funniest movie of 2019, I want to choose an extreme job. I watched a movie in the theater and I remember laughing a lot.    1. The Plot Upon hearing the news of an international drug criminal organization's smuggling of drugs into Korea, the late class president of drug enforcement unit goes on an undercover investigation with four team members. The drug squad acquires a chicken restaurant in front of the drug gang's hideout for 24-hour monitoring and starts a disguised business. In the meantime, with the activities of Detective Ma, who has an absolute taste, the chicken restaurant begins to go viral as a delicious restaurant, but the investigation is behind the scenes, and the drug squad, who is busy selling chicken restaurants, one day gets a golden opportunity. Can they wipe out the drug gangs? 2. The Cast and director  Ryu Seung-ryong played the role of Detective Ko, Lee Ha-nee played the role of Detective Jang, Jin Seon-gyu played the role of ...

Do you want to know about Korean justice and power? 'Veteran'

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There is a movie line that was once very popular. It is the phrase “I can’t believe it,” which is a line spoken by Jo Tae-oh in the movie Veteran. I’d like to review Veteran, the film that drew over ten million viewers, along with Yoo Ah-in’s excellent performance as Jo Tae-oh.  1. The Plot  Detective Seo Do-cheol, who handles high-profile cases without fear, happens to meet the third-generation chaebol heir Jo Tae-oh and his right-hand man, Executive Director Choi, and while investigating the masterminds behind a truck driver’s death, he discovers that Jo Tae-oh is connected to it and relentlessly digs into the case.  2. The cast and Director Detective Seo Do-cheol: The role was played by actor Hwang Jung-min, who is synonymous with natural acting.  His detective performance is praised for being so natural that it makes you wonder if he is really a detective. His other recommended film is the romance movie "You Are My Destiny," in which he acted alongside South Kore...

Obsession beyond revenge 'Missing'

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I have a vivid imagination, so I often compare what happens in movies with real life, and among them, the movie that seems the most horrifying if it actually happened is "Missing: The Girl Who Disappeared."  1. The Plot  Ji-sun, a hardworking working mom, has a 13-month-old daughter, and she feels secure because Hanmae, a Chinese nanny, takes care of her as if she were her real mother.  One day, after coming home from work, she learns that Hanmae and her daughter have disappeared, and sets out to find them, but the Hanmae she knew was all a lie.  With the advice of a man who had been lingering around her home, she sets out to find Han Mae for real, and the truth she finally discovers comes as a shocking revelation.  2. The Cast and Director  At Jiseon Station, actress Um Ji-won played the role, and actress Gong Hyo-jin took on the role of Hanmae, the Chinese nanny. The film was directed by Lee Yeon-hee, a female director well known for the film ...

Who are you ? 'Helpless'

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The movie I'm going to introduce this time is a movie about the life of the world's most miserable woman, and it's "The Helpless" which is full of affection as it's a movie I've seen five times so far. In particular, I wonder what it would be like to focus on her acting in the movie, which is the peak of actor Kim Min-hee's acting life.  1. The Plot On my way to see my parents before marriage, it was only an empty seat, not Sun-young, waiting for Moon-ho, who had gone to buy coffee. Her phone was turned off and she disappeared without a trace. Moon-ho asks her cousin, who is a former detective, to find her, and her mystery begins to unravel one by one, so who is she? 2. The Cast and director Lee Sun-kyun played the role of Moon Ho, Kim Min-hee played the role of Sun Young, and Cho Sung-ha played the role of Moon Ho's cousin. The director was directed by Byun Young-joo, who is famous for among female directors. Another famous movie by Byun Young...