[Movie 2015] C'est Si Bon 쎄시봉

February 10, 2015

I haven't seen the movie yet, but wondering if there was scene inside the airplane near the end of the movie.

StaRix · February 11, 2015

[150211] Cute oppa-yah selling tickets and stage greetings~^^

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StaRix · February 11, 2015

씨네21‬ / CINE21 No.992 (2.10~2.24)~ :x

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StaRix · February 11, 2015

[20140727] Fan support by DC HHJ~

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February 12, 2015

Lol Because C'EST SI BON is coming to North American theaters starting February 13, here is another review:

C’est Si Bon: The Stuart Sutcliffe of Korean Folk Music

Just imagine if Peter, Paul and Mary started out as a quartet with a dude named Billy Bob singing baritone. That never happened and the Korean folk duo Twin Folio were never part of a trio, but a new behind-the-music drama will suppose they were for the sake of “what if?” Considering most of Twin Folio’s greatest hits were sad love songs, it only stands to reason love played a role in breaking apart their fictional precursor trio in Kim Hyun-suk’sC’est Si Bon (trailer

), which opens this Friday in New York.

Read more: http://jbspins.blogspot.com/2015/02/cest-si-bon-stuart-sutcliffe-of-korean.html

StaRix · February 12, 2015

[150212] Hard working oppa-yah~^^

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StaRix · February 12, 2015

[150212] Selling tickets and stage greeting~

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bimini · February 13, 2015

Found two more reviews

In C'est Si Bon, director Kim Hyun-suk recreates and reimagines the titular Seoul music lounge from the 1960s where acoustic musicians gathered to perform, engendering Korea's biggest folk stars of the time. Aspiring singer-songwriter Lee Jang-hui (Jin Goo) discovers a country boy, Oh Geun-tae (Jung Woo), with a magical baritone voice, and throws him together with vocally talented, classically trained Song Chang-shik (Jo Bok-rae) and devastating teen-idol type Yoon Hyeong-ju (Kang Ha-neul). The three form the C'est Si Bon trio and are on the brink of making their formal debut when Oh, distraught over a breakup with his girlfriend and future film star Min Ja-young (Han Hyo-joo), quits the group.
The two remaining members become Twin Folios and attain success with their covers of Western songs. This American influence had political relevance for the democracy-craving young at the time, which was worrisome to Korea's conservative government. A censorious crackdown—involving a marijuana witch hunt—further tears these characters apart, and it is only some years later, in the1980s, that they find themselves reunited in Los Angeles, of all places.
Suk's evocation of this little-known period in Korean culture—currently enjoying a renaissance of interest there—is deeply affectionate and highly spirited, fueled by the youthful energy of the time and by his attractive cast. The music is fetching if not earth-shattering, true of so much folk music, but well-performed, particularly a cover of Connie Francis' rueful hit “Wedding Cake,” which has a special resonance here. Suk sprinkles his movie with flashbacks to tell the story, which are sometimes effective and sometimes distracting. The crackdown sequence, in particular, is a little murky, as are Oh's exact intentions as he rats out his friends but saves Min, who, to his sorrow, marries another.
Nostalgia and sentiment, of course, play a big part here, and Suk doesn't stint on the throat-catching moments as old friends are riven asunder and then come together for that vital gesture of closure, the group hug, The performers all do their thing with charm and verve, with Han being a particularly lovely standout.

http://www.filmjournal.com/content/film-review-cest-si-bon

Before K-Pop’s infectious anthems, melodies, and liberal use of the English language brought worldwide acclaim to the Korean music industry, usually with the use of assembled boy/girl bands, there was a strong folk scene. Folk was a surprising rebellious alternative to Trot, an almost exclusive Korean genre of music. The folk scene grew from small, but legendary, clubs such as C’EST SI BON.
This dramatised version of events excels in managing to hit all the correct nails with the correct amount of force. You can almost hear the formula being followed to, as we see an underground club grow in prominence while a selection of young competitive talent must work together to realise their true potential. Along the way there’s some romance, which of course conflicts with the work ethic of the group. It’s all very familiar, but it’s done well.
The music is fantastic, and Western crowds will have their eyes opened to some Korean classics they’ve never heard before, while also enjoying some iterations of popular songs such as Tom Jones’ Delilah. Such musical moments are never too overblown, and yet they still have great emotional resonance. Once the trio are finally placed together, it’s easy to hear how wonderfully their voices work together.
The cast are very solid, and can carry out convincing friction as well as heartfelt friendship. It’s interesting to see that the actual group of Twin Folio have become a trio for dramatic purposes, and the real life members Chang Sik (Jo) and Hyeong Joo (Kang), soon fade into the background while fictionalised member Geun Tae (Jung Woo) takes the majority of the screen time. This is probably to allow for greater freedom, as well as compensating for a lack of interesting and film worthy material. Not that that’s a bad thing in the slightest, as it captures the raw essence of the music being performed.
With the 1970s lovingly recreated in terms of stunning fashion and great special effects, C’EST SI BON achieves its main goal of transporting us back in time. The music is delightfully fresh considering its age, and the chemistry between the leads is loving and infectious. It may not be a groundbreaking cinematic achievement. But it’s a warm feeling piece of nostalgia that passionately portrays some of South Korea’s past, something more of their films should do with the increased levels of interest around the globe.
(3 / 5) C’EST SI BON is released in select US and Canadian cinemas from 13th February.

http://www.thehollywoodnews.com/2015/02/12/cest-si-bon-review/