GENRE: ROMANTIC COMEDY
DISTRIBUTION: Cinema Service
RELEASE: 2003
CASTS: Cha Tae-hyeon (tae-il) | Son Ye-jin (il-mae) | Yoo Dong-geun (young-dal)
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CRAZY FIRST LOVE
Cheotsarang Sasu Gwolgidaehoe

SYNOPSIS: The core of Tae-il's life is Il-mae. From the very start, he has fallen head over heels in love with her and has done everything in her favor. He held on her dad's promise that if he fixes his life, he'll give his blessings as long as he wouldn't touch her until then. But he became overprotected of her. He always sabotages her dates while he tries to keep his promise. As he makes his way up, he didn't pay much attention to her to resist temptation.

The day of the fulfillment came. Tae-il passed the bar exams and as agreed, Young-dal gave him the permission to be with his daughter. But it's already too late. Il-mae is seeing somebody and is about to get married to her playboy colleague. Tae-il was so devastated when he found out. He felt like his whole life became useless for something that he wouldn't even have in the end.

But the truth is Il-mae has learned to love Tae-il but has her reasons for deciding not to marry him.

REVIEWS: How I wish I could find somebody who would love me the way Tae-il loves Il-mae - well, minus the obsession.

This is the first time I saw a slapstick-type Korean movie. I kinda like it because it's different from what I usually see. I witnessed the other side of Son Ye-jin although you don't see her much in the movie. Such a versatile actress.

Behind the comedy, there is a deeper message in the story. With such determination, you'd conquer your dreams. But you shouldn't also expect too much so you won't get disappointed if things doesn't go your way.

I liked the theme transition - from comedy to drama. You'll get to love all the character and once you understand the reason behind their decisions, you'll admire their cleverness and strength.