Boy Meets Boy

Summary

Gay Film. Run time: 14:11 minutes.

Boy Meets Boy is based on the meeting and relationship of two boys, Min-soo (Kim Hye-sung) and Seok-i (Lee Hyun-jin). Instead of dialogue, the film portrays the relationship between the two boys using body language and facial expressions.

My Comments

I think the silence of the film gives a cute touch since you pay more attention to the nervousness and happiness you see in their body language rather than depending on the dialogue. Even though it was silent, the director still did a good job of letting you know what was going on.
The only thing I didn't like about this film was the song. You'll know what I mean when you watch it.
Gay films by the same director : Love, 100°C and Just Friends

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Love, 100°C

Summary

This is a gay film rated 18+. Duration: 21 minutes
A young deaf boy is in love with a male high school friend. One day at a sauna, he impulsively has sex with another male working at the sauna.

My Comments

I think film is very well done and is one of my favourite gay films. In just 21 minutes, it shows how prejudice can make the male leads life difficult in more ways than one. If you like this film you should check out the gay film Just Friends which was filmed by the same director.

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100 Days With Mr Arrogant

Summary

After accidentally kicking a can into a car and dinting it, high school student Ha-young (Ha Ji-Won) flees the scene after being told she owes the cars owner Hyung-Joon $3000. Once she is found, she is then forced into a 100 day slave contract.

My Comments

Ha Ji Won (Ha-Young) also stars in Sex Is Zero.
I'm not a fan of Ha Ji Won's over the top character in this and was very strange to me since this was my first Korean film. I don't recommend this film as anyones first Korean film for this reason.
I think Koreans standard of beauty has changed a lot *cough* Hyung-Joon but I think he was definitely aged well since 2004 when the film was released.

2004

 

Now

 

Thank you *insert gods name*

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A Werewolf Boy

Summary

A mother and daughter move to a large house in the country side because of the daughters illness. There they meet a wild boy (Song Joong-ki) living in the shed who is unable to speak and they take him in. First hesitant and untrusting, the daughter keeps her distance from the boy before he slowly becomes part of their family and she teaches him how to be normal.

My Comments

I adore this film. It's a nice and sweet film and the romance is innocent and uncomplicated.
Song Joong-Ki plays the part of a confused, dog-like young boy well. I like the mixture of different genres of Romance, Drama, Sci-Fi and Action and they compliment each other well.

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Love Phobia

Summary

On her first day at her new school, Ari is wearing a bright yellow rain coat on a sunny day and she tells everyone they mustn't touch her or they'll be cursed. Unworried, Jo Kang falls in love with her and shortly after they become friends, Ari disappears. 

10 years later Seung-Woo recieves a call from Ari and he quickly falls deeper in love with her.

My Comments

Kang Hye-Jung (Ari) is one of my favourite actresses (Welcome to Dongmakgol, Herb, Oldboy) though I'm not a huge fan of her in this. The whole cat and mouse plot is annoying though there is an understandable reason behind it. The only thing I really liked about this film was Cho Seung-Woo (Jo Kang) who plays the part of a man determined with love well.

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He Was Cool

Summary

Ye-Won is a polite, warm hearted girl. One day, she finds a wicked post on the school website and fiercely replies. The next day she recieves a phone call from the sender of the wicked text who is no other but the most feared school bully Eun-Sung. After avoiding him as much as possible, she recieves a text to meet him after school at the front gates. In an attempt to avoid him again, Ye-Won leaps over the school wall only to fall straight onto him accidently kissing him.

My Comments

When I first started watching Korean films I wasn't really into the arrogant, badass characters so when I started watching this film I didn't really like it a whole lot. Saying this, it was one of the first five Korean films i'd watched so i wasn't used to common cliques in Korean films yet. 30 films later I decided to re watch it and my verdict was: it was better. I like the character developent of characters such as Ji Eun-sung more now even though I'm still not a huge fan of the film.

Even though it wasn't in my top 30 films, He Was Cool is one of the most popular Korean Romantic Comedys of all time so i still suggest you give it a try.

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She's On Duty

Summary

In order to become close to a mob bosses daughter Nam Sang-Mi, Detective Chun Jae-In goes undercover as a high school student. Quickly Jae-In begins having trouble with the classes, school bullies and Sang-Mi ignores her completely. And on top of that, student No-Young (Gong Yoo) enters the picture and Jae-In finds herself falling in love with him. 

Will she be able to complete her mission?

My Comments

In Korea the film was overhyped, people were disappointed and it didn't do well at the box office. However I thought this film was excellent with a mix of action, comedy and romance. I'm also a huge fan of Gong Yoo 

(FIlms: Finding Mr Destiny, My Tutor Friend, S Diary. Dramas: Big, Coffee Prince)
The only thing I didn't really like about the film was the female lead Kim Sun Ah who annoys me in most films I seen with her in it.

If you're looking for a light hearted romantic comedy, this is a good film choice for you!

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Herb

Summary

Sang-eun (Kang Hye-Jung) is a pretty 20 year old girl who is warm hearted, has a loving mom and friends but has the intelligence of a 7 years old. Sang-Eun learns everything slowly, but there are still a lot of things she doesn't understand. She is in love with the idea that she will meet her prince charming. One day Sang-Eun meets a traffic officer named Jong Bum, that she believes may be the prince of her dreams. Unaware that she's mentally disabled, Jong Bum soon falls in love with her before discovering the truth.

My Comments

I am in love with this movie, I've watched it 3 times so far. It's a nice to watch an innocent love movie that wasn't created for 12 year olds. The film shows overcoming obstacles such as the prejudice towards the handicapped. It is definitely worth the watch.

I adore the actress Kang Hye Jung who has also starred in Old boy and Welcome to Dongmakgol. She is married to one of my favourite singers Tablo.

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The Beast And The Beauty

Summary

Dong-Gun has a serious appearance complex. He has low self-esteem about his appearance, particularly a scar on his face. His world changes when he falls in love with a girl, named Hae-Joo who is blind and mistakes Dong-Gun’s car for a taxi cab. She soon realises he isn't a taxi driver and Dong-Gun becomes her eyes, taking her to places and describes what things look like to her. When she asks him what he looks like, Dong-Gun describes someone from his high school Jun-Ha. They soon fall in love and see each other for 3 years. Suddenly Hae-Joo learns an eye donor has been found and she can soon see again. Dong-Gun stresses that that once the Beauty gets her vision back she wont like a Beast like him. Things become more complicated when Jun-Ha randomly meets Hae-Joo and falls for her as well.

My Comments

This movie.This is one of the funniest Korean movies i've ever watched. I love the actor Ryoo Seung-Bum (Dong-Woo) and he plays his insecure and confused role perfectly. 

Ahn Kil-Kang also has a role in this film (also in Dream High, You're My Pet and 100s of other things) and is as funny as always.

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Just Friends

Summary

Gay film rated 18+ in Korea (but no nudity) Duration: 28:51

Min-soo is on leave from the military and visits his boyfriend Seok-yi. 

While having fun out on the town, they run into Min-soo mother. When the Min-soo's mother asks how they know each other (unaware of their homosexuality), Min-soo replies "... just friends." 

Making things more complicated, Min-soo's mother ends up sleeping between them that night! 

My Comments

This movie wins the awards for best kissing scene in Korean film history!

Aghh this movie is cute! The director of the film said he wanted to make a "real gay film of 99.9% purity" and he did a wonderful job. It's an excellent portrayal of how difficult it would be to be closeted gay especially in a country like South Korea where homosexuality is more frowned upon. The couple have perfect chemistry and the ending ...... <3
If you enjoyed this film, check out the gay film Love 100°C by the same director

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I'm A Cyborg But That's Ok

Summary

Young-Goon (Lim Soo-Jung) believes she is a cyborg. One day she is checked into a mental hospital after she decides to re-charge herself by slashing her wrist and implanting electrical wires into her arm. She soon encounters a guy named Il-Sun (Rain) who is just as eccentric as her. Formerly an electrician, Il-Sun is a thief of souls in the mental hospital. Young-Goon and Il-Sun soon form a strong bond as their odd personalities complements each other perfectly.

My Comments

Guys, guys. This film has Rain in it.                                                            And he does his hair like this

         

                                                                                                    

I absolutely adore this movie! Not only is it an alternative to your usual romanctic comedy but it also gives a watchers an interesting, light hearted view of different mental illnesses that each of the characters have. The film reminded me of a more cute, quirky version of the American films 'Girl Interrupted' or 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest'

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No Regret

Summary

Gay Film , This film is rated 18+

Soo-min (Lee Young-Hoon) is an orphan trying to balance work in a factory with study at art college and an evening job. One night, a rich young businessman named Jae-Min (Kim Nam-Gil) tries to seduce him during one of his driving jobs. They meet again the next day: it is during a round of redundancy cuts at the factory where Soo-min refuses an attempt by Jaemin (who is in fact the boss' son) to save his job. Soo-min then begins working as a male prostitute in a boy-brothel and Jaemin's obsession with him grows, leaving Jaemin helpless in the face of his overwhelming desire.

My Comments

This has to be one of my favourite gay films of all time and amazingly it was filmed with funds of just $100,000 USD! The guys aren't amaazzing looking unfortunately but I think definietly makes up for it with its strong themes of passion, misunderstandings and desire. Warning: This film has strong sex scenes (at least for a Korean film).If you're wondering, The reason I enjoy some gay films is because of the themes of forbidden love and people over coming obstacles to be together.

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Seducing Mr Perfect

Summary

M&A specialist Robin Heiden (half korean, half american Daniel Henney) travels to South Korea to takeover the Komatu Company of Japan. On his first day in Korea, he is rear ended by another car owner Min-Joon (Uhm jung hwa). Later that day she learns Robin is her new boss and is assigned as his assistant. 

After struggling through a recent break up, Robin teaches Min-Joon lessons in relationships.

My Comments

Firstly I think I should state that my favourite thing about this movie is this:

(Daniel Henney)

Secondly this movie is good if you're in the mood for a cute, cheesy film. 

If not, you should probably run in the opposite direction.

And thirdly, this film is in 1/3 English because Daniel Henney only speaks English in his role. 

Thank you *insert gods name*