[Movie 2015] Beauty Inside 뷰티 인사이드

[soojeons]

Woo! we got another update with more scenes hehe  

T-12 days.....

[soojeons]

[UPDATE]: Highlight video with more scenes! T-8 days T_T

 

[adeleyam]

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Review: THE BEAUTY INSIDE, High Concept Melo Is More Glib Than Its Title

By Pierce Conran | TwitchFilm

A corporate-sponsored high concept web series gets the glossy Korean melodrama treatment in The Beauty Inside, the top romantic offering of the season. Featuring a laundry list of Korean stars all playing the same character, this debut film by music video director Baik stays very true to its source material, while also expanding it with familiar local melodramatic elements.

Woo-jin is a young antique restorer with a unique problem. Ever since he was a teenager, he wakes up each day as a completely different person. Only his mother and best friend know this and he goes about his life without forging new connections, selling his wares online and sating his loneliness with one night stands. One day he meets the antique dealer Yi-soo, and he can no longer bear his condition.

Expanding on the original's 40 minutes of cumulative screen time, Baik's The Beauty Inside largely sticks to the web series as it gets going, though it takes more time to expand on the practicalities of Woo-jin's unusual condition. We see inside his extensive closet, which features a shoe-size measurer and a phoropter (a tool for sight testing), and we also get a flashback to the first day he woke up as a different person (played by the middle-aged Bae Sung-woo).

Staying true to the original is to be expected, but unfortunately for The Beauty Inside, this also applies to the initial concept's function as an advertisement. Backed by Intel and Toshiba, the lynchpin of the web series was a Toshiba laptop that the shape-shifting protagonist records his daily dairy with. This time around it's an ever present Macbook, but it doesn't take a keen eye to spot a number of product placements (such as Asahi beer) and a general affectation for fancy consumer goods. Designer furniture and a high-end stereo system are just some of the items that not only serve as props but go so far as to deepen the bond between the romantic leads. This superficiality also extends to the production as a whole, as director Baik lends a glossy veneer to the film that gives it the air of a two-hour ad or music video.

The high concept story affords the film two big advantages. First of all, with an ever-changing protagonist, the production was free to hire name actors to play the lead role, but only use them for a day or so, or (in the case of Lee Hyun-woo) perhaps only a few hours. The second benefit is the relative ease of drawing out comical situations, though on this count the film is oddly reserved. It repeats a few jokes from the web series, but most of the humor is very localized as it deals with honorifics. When Woo-jin reveals his condition to his friend, he is a middle-aged woman and when his friend addresses him with a familiar register, he falls over laughing. Later, his love interest is very uncomfortable when Woo-jin, now a young boy, uses the same low speech with him. The same gag gets a lot of screen time, but for the most part the film avoids comedy, particularly as it goes the way of its softy-spoken and hazily-lit melodramatic peers.

With upward of 20 actors incarnating the lead role, it is perhaps unavoidable that Woo-jin's character is a little inconsistent, though there are some highlights, including a melancholic Kim Sang-ho (Haemoo) and a shy Chun Woo-hee (Han Gong-ju), who gets the hardest part when she must reveal her (multi-) identity to her crush (a turning point that comes earlier than expected). Elsewhere, a lot of pretty idols with little definition pepper the cast, smiling meekly as they shuffle about gracefully. As the girl, Han Hyo-joo is radiant and charming but with so much focus on Woo-jin's condition, we don't really get to know her.

The Beauty Inside comes out of the gate strong but when the love birds get together the fun of the concept is swapped out for treacly romance, forcing the narrative to slow to a crawl. Not without its moments, and always watchable, Baik's film is a handsome and relatively effective Korean melo, if ultimately too glib to connect to on an emotional level.

'The Beauty Inside’ asks what defines us

By Rumy Doo | Kpop Herald

Director Baek Jong-yeol’s “The Beauty Inside” offers a humorous and sentimental take on a subject that could have been too far-fetched for anything other than slapstick comedy or serious to the point of philosophical. 

The film tells the story of a man -- Woo-jin, played by over 20 different actors -- whose physical appearance changes radically every day. 
 

Woo-jin (Lee Jin-wook) in "The Beauty Inside" (Yong Film)

Though originally a 29-year-old man, Woo-jin wakes up each morning in a different body irrespective of age, gender or ethnicity. Some days he is a young man, other days he is an elderly woman, and occasionally, he even morphs into a child or a foreigner. His transformations are dealt with humorously and gracefully, largely foregoing any deep despair that could have overcome the character or the use of crude computer graphics. 

Naturally, with his ever-shifting appearance, Woo-jin is incapable of forming new relationships or even holding down a conventional job. With no one other than his mother and a close childhood friend knowing of -- or even believing in -- his condition, Woo-jin retreats to a life of solitude, raising the question: What defines the basis of our relationships?

The title “Beauty Inside” suggests some kind of probe into the essence of human identity, of what makes us who we are, and the movie initially attempts to do just that. 
 

Woo-jin (Chun Woo-hee) in "The Beauty Inside" (Yong FIlm)

Despite his multifarious body, the characteristic idiosyncrasies of Woo-jin remain the same each time. He is timid, sensitive and creative, traits that do not change whether he looks like a threatening, muscular thug or a skinny little girl. 

But can Woo-jin’s personality shine through even when the vessel that holds it changes every 24 hours? Can those close to him learn to identify him even when he does not inform them himself? Can his inner qualities overcome the limits of his appearance?

The film throws some riveting questions onto the table, but leaves them there and goes on to fiddle with other things in the second half, which features the female love interest Yi-soo, played by Han Hyo-joo. 

In this new dynamic, the focus shifts from Woo-jin’s personal identity to the struggles of Yi-soo, who must adapt to the changing appearance of her lover every day, no matter how unfamiliar or uncomfortable. 
 

Yi-Soo (Han Hyo-joo, left) and Woo-jin (Park Seo-joon) in "The Beauty Inside" (Yong Film).

 
And it just so happens that every significant romantic -- and sexual -- development occurs on the day that Woo-jin transforms into a traditionally handsome, virile young man, leaving the audience to momentarily question the aptness of the film’s title. 

Granted, there are several impactful romantic scenes that take place with actresses Chun Woo-hee and the Japanese Ueno Juri, both of whom excel in delivering trembling, heartfelt confessions to Yi-soo. The two, and other actors such as Yoo Yeon-seok and Park Seo-joon, convincingly channel Woo-jin’s earnestness and hesitation, allowing us to accept that they are all embodying the same person. 

At the end of a well-choreographed and complex exploration of both the individual and interpersonal notions of identity, however, the film ends with a weak and somewhat didactic conclusion that falls short of answering the big questions posed at the start. A more nuanced open ending might have better suited the humor and emotional pull of the rest of the film.

A Yong Film release, “The Beauty Inside” opens in local theaters on Aug. 20.

[irilight]

@StaRix, thank you for starting this thread.   I am happy that this film will be coming to N. America in Sept.

 

Three reasons to watch "Beauty Inside"

"Beauty Inside" is being released on the 20th.

"Beauty Inside" is a romantic comedy about a man named Woo-jin who becomes a different person every morning when he wakes up. Han Hyo-joo plays Lee Soo and in the role of Woo-jin are: Park Shin-hye, Lee Beom-soo, Park Seo-joon, Cheon Woo-hee, Ueno Juri, Lee Hyun-woo, Lee Jin-wook, Seo Kang-joon, Lee Dong-wook, Ko Ah-seong, Kim Joo-hyeok, Yoo Yeo-seok and more.

"Beauty Inside" is based on an original novel film and is produced by Baek, his first movie debut.

According to ticket sales on the 20th morning, "Beauty Inside" comes in 2nd with 18.8% next to "The Veteran". It looks like it's going to be able to quench the thirst of those who have been craving a melodrama amongst action blockbusters.

Here are some reasons to watch "Beauty Inside".

1. Han Hyo-joo is the lead actress.

Han Hyo-joo plays Lee Soo, a woman who loves Woo-jin who becomes a different face every day. She's a nice and ordinary woman.

Han Hyo-joo acted out loving a different Woo-jin every day. She expresses the want to see the one she loves every day and getting to know that person one by one.

She didn't forget the struggles of loving Woo-jin and her internal weakness. "Beauty Inside" has a special ingredient but the romance relates to any ordinary person which helps us to connect and concentrate on the story.

Baek thought about this when he made this movie. He thought about the early feelings of excitement and anxiousness when a man and woman meet for the first time.

2. The performance of 21 actors and actresses 21 actors and actresses such as Park Seo-joon, Cheon Woo-hee, Kim Sang-ho, Lee Jin-wook, Park Shin-hye, Yoo Yeon-seok, Lee Jae-joon, Lee Hyeon-woo, Ueno Jury, Oh Dal-hwan, Kim Joo-hyeok, Ko Ah-seong and Do Ji-han play Woo-jin.

Looking at the names, there are many lead role star but they all play one character; Woo-kon.

These people don't stand out too much and they look like one person. Woo-jin confessing to Lee Soo, telling her secrets and going on a date with her, proposing to her and breaking up with her all seem like it's been played by one person.

Their performances as Woo-jin is convincing because although they may have a different face, they have the same thought as Woo-jin.

3. The image beauty and love message Baek has been producing advertisement and designs and even took part in hits like "Snow Piercer", "His Voice" and "Old Boy". His sophisticated imagery draws people into the story of Lee Soo and Woo-jin.

He even has a message. What is true love and what is beauty inside? It's a fantasy romance flick but realistic problems are put on the surface.

Love is sometimes taken for granted and fanciness draws the attention of some too. Some are even afraid of getting hurt so they don't call love for what it is. However, everyone thinks they can meet their true love someday. "Beauty Inside" makes one look back in time or reflect on one's self. This is the strongest point in "Beauty Inside".

 

 

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[zagigirl]

So today is D-day...hope tomm we'll have some real impressions on the movie...can't wait 

[rubie]

August 23, 2015

[Herald Interview] Han Hyo-joo: ‘Beauty Inside’ is chance of a lifetime

Actress says lead role was similar to her own personality

For Han Hyo-joo, the lead role of Yi-soo in the fantasy romance “The Beauty Inside” was a chance that would never come again.

“When would I ever get to work with so many actors in one movie?” she mused at a group interview at a cafe in Seoul ahead of the film’s release. “When would I get to kiss so many people in one day?”

Han Hyo-joo (Yonhap)

In “The Beauty Inside,” Han’s character Yi-soo falls in love with a man, Woo-jin, whose appearance changes every day. Drawing its inspiration from an ad campaign of the same name by Intel and Toshiba that involved the participation of people from all over the world, the film’s fantastical concept allowed for a multitude of actors to be cast in the role of Woo-jin. A total of 123 actors played Woo-jin, 21 of them with significant roles, and 13 of them getting to kiss Han. 

Despite the film’s far-fetched premise, Han said she saw much of herself in her role.

“In this film, I didn’t particularly change my voice or my appearance. I think that Yi-soo is just me,” she said. 

The actress’ identification with her character allowed her to make many substantive contributions to Yi-soo’s development. “There were a lot of times when I would think of lines. Because I was Yi-soo, I knew what I would say in that situation, differently from the script,” she said. “There are some scripts that can be changed, and some that can’t.”

“In that respect, ‘The Beauty Inside’ was very open to possibilities, approachable from many different angles.”

For example, she said the phrase “One day is too short to become familiar,” which Yi-soo says while seeking therapy, and the line “It’s all right, no matter what you look like. I love the ‘you’ that’s inside.” 

“I just added my own ideas to the overall vibe that the director asked for,” she said. 

When asked about what set “The Beauty Inside” apart from the other big hits currently in theaters, including “Assassination” and “Veteran,” she noted the film’s visual appeal.

“Because the director specializes in creating advertisements, he was determined to make the scenes beautiful, finding the best angles,” she said, adding that his attention to visual detail made her self-conscious.

“I had always wanted to see a Korean movie with the warm colors you see in European movies,” she said. “In that respect, this movie is very satisfying.”

“Regardless of how it does at the box office, I’m very grateful for this movie. It helped me to get through a rough period of my life,” she said, referencing a scandal last year involving her brother’s role in a military bullying case. “The role allowed me to feel loved by many other people.”

“The Beauty Inside” opened on Aug. 20. 

By Won Ho-jung (hjwon@heraldcorp.com)

[irilight]

Movie Review – Beauty Inside (2015)

kooriyuki had the chance to catch the preview of Beauty Inside earlier this August, and although I somehow fell asleep towards the end (but I woke up before the last Woo Jin appeared!), Beauty Inside is definitely one of the most interesting Korean movies released this year.

 

 

Read more HERE

 

 

[zagigirl]

Movie Review – Beauty Inside (2015)

kooriyuki had the chance to catch the preview of Beauty Inside earlier this August, and although I somehow fell asleep towards the end (but I woke up before the last Woo Jin appeared!), Beauty Inside is definitely one of the most interesting Korean movies released this year.

Read more HERE

Tnx @irilight for this review...hope for more soon...and of course a chance to see it myself 

[irilight]

@zagigirl, I don't know where in the world you are, but I have already seen a coming attraction of this film in the U.S. I think it will be released in the U.S. on Sept 11 at Cinemaplex movie theaters.

Extra poster for ‘Beauty Inside’ revealed

An extra poster for the Korean film “Beauty Inside” was released on Monday, featuring 12 actors for the shape-shifter lead character and the female lead Han Hyo-joo.

The poster is set against a furniture store where the female protagonist Yi-soo works. Han playing Yi-soo stands in the center beneath the words, “I love you, no matter what shape you take today.”

Seated behind her are the 12 major actors: Kim Dae-myung, Lee Beom-soo, Park Seo-joon, Kim Sang-ho, Chun Woo-hee, Lee Jin-wook, Seo Kang-joon, Kim Hee-won, Lee Dong-wook, Go Ah-sung, Kim Ju-hyuk and Yoo Yeon-seok.

They play the role of a man who wakes up each day with a different appearance.

“Beauty Inside” opened on Aug. 20 and sold 1.4 million tickets as of Sept. 1.

 

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[zagigirl]

@zagigirl, I don't know where in the world you are, but I have already seen a coming attraction of this film in the U.S. I think it will be released in the U.S. on Sept 11 at Cinemaplex movie theaters.

Europa chingu...and it'll probably come as well at some point...but i don't go to movie theaters and usually watch on the internet...sooner or later it will be online 

[irilight]

@zagigirl, I often feel this way too, and yet - there are so very precious few Korean movies that come here - that I feel I want to support the theaters which bring them...

Also, it's kind of fun to go with a group, and then sit at a coffee shop or restaurant and share impressions.

[zagigirl]

@zagigirl, I often feel this way too, and yet - there are so very precious few Korean movies that come here - that I feel I want to support the theaters which bring them...

Also, it's kind of fun to go with a group, and then sit at a coffee shop or restaurant and share impressions.

I know the feeling dear...but as times go by and you become older you start to mind crowds and too high sound volume at theaters 

Well...if this movie comes to Zagreb sooner that uploads on the net i promise i'll go and watch 

[Prof_Talk]

Beauty Inside (2015) #Kmovie Review 뷰티 인사이드 : Too smart and Too silly...

“Beauty Inside” (2015) is a standard cliché filled romance drama that is in love with a gimmick that it cannot structurally support.
http://goo.gl/UNCLYV

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[day_dreamer]

The Beauty Inside is now showing in the USA, Canada and Taiwan starting Sept 11, 2015. 

USA (New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Hawaii, Dallas, Washington D.C., Atlanta, New Jersey)
Canada (Toronto, Vancouver)

Check out the USA and Canada cinemas list here on Well Go USA website

 

 

[bebe1989]

I love new concept about this movie. Fresh idea for romance movie. So, first i think that Wo jin would changes if he sleep with yi soo, but he still changes hahaha.. Most of part changing into different person, i love park se joon scene, maybe because he got more scene then other actor. 

 

Recommended movie ! Fresh from oven. Hahaha 

[nearsea]

I watched this movie some weeks back..and it was ..thoughtful.Just wanted to check something if anyone remembers.Was there any snow reference on this movie? About,the last day of snow or something.I think there was a quotation about snow,but I'm not sure if it is from this movie.

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Press conference pictures of Chun Woo Hee. 

http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000736235&spi_ref=m_entertain_twitter 

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Beauty Inside will be showing in Singapore soon!

The high-concept Korean romance comedy starring Han Hyo Joo and more than 20 cameos by well-known actors including Park Shin Hye, Park Seo Jun, Lee Hyun Woo, Lee Dong Wook, etc, THE BEAUTY INSIDE opens on 17th December in Singapore!

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