My Sassy Girl - Sassy or Violent?

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Episode 8: My Sassy Girl

Release Date: 2001

In this episode, we head over to South Korea for a film that was released more than two decades ago. ‘My Sassy Girl’ is a romantic comedy film directed by Kwak Jae-yong, starring Jun Ji-hyun and Cha Tae-hyun.

The film is based on a true story told in a series of blog posts written by Kim Ho-sik, who later adapted them into a fictional novel.

This film became one of the highest-grossing South Korean comedies of all time. It’s said to have sparked an international breakthrough for Korean cinema, and it played a key role in the spread of the Korean Wave.

This is Benny’s all-time favorite romantic film from when he watched it closer to its release date. Minal only watched it in 2020 when she got hit by the K-drama wave during the pandemic.

Has the movie aged well, and does the comedy and romance still work? You will be surprised that for once the co-hosts have quite differing views on a movie. Tune in to find out why!

Plot summary

The film tells the story of Gyeon-woo (Cha Tae-hyun), a kind-hearted but naive college student, and the Girl (Jun Ji-hyun), a sassy and unpredictable young woman.The Girl is constantly getting into trouble, and Gyeon-woo is often drawn into her schemes. She is also emotionally volatile, and her mood swings can be extreme. Over time, Gyeon-woo and the Girl realize their deep love for each other overcoming her past trauma.

IMDB link : My Sassy Girl

Best scenes:

Mountain Top Scene: Girl Apologises

Letter from The Girl to Gyeon Woo

The Ending scene

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