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Man in Love남자가 사랑할 때

South Korea
Contemporary melodrama
2014, colour, 2.35:1, 119 mins

Directed by Han Dong-wook (한동욱)

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By Derek Elley

Thu, 27 March 2014, 10:00 AM (HKT)

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Engaging performances and good direction lift this odd-couple melodrama up a notch. Asian events.

Story

Gunsan, western South Korea, the present day. Currently on probation, Han Tae-il (Hwang Jeong-min), 40, works as No. 2 to loan shark Du-cheol (Jeong Man-shik). Sent to take care of a problem, he finds the debtor in hospital in a coma, and there and then forces the man's daughter, bank employee Ju Ho-jeong (Han Hye-jin), to take over the contract. Intrigued by her, he finds she's financially struggling and invites her out for a meal, but she ends by walking out, insisting she'll repay the loan somehow. Aggressive on the outside but with a soft spot, Tae-il is the bad egg of his family, and lives at home with with his bus driver father (Nam Il-u) and brother Yeong-il (Gwak Do-won), both of whom nag him, plus Yeong-il's wife (Kim Hye-eun) and spoilt teenage daughter Song-ji (Gang Min-a). Tae-il gets Du-cheol to void the interest payments on Ho-jeong's contract; in return, Ho-jeong has to "repay" Tae-il by spending time with him. Unwillingly she agrees, but halfway through the deal she can't stand any more of his intrusion into her life and his bad manners. Tae-il confesses that he loves her and, when her father dies, he finally wins her love after arranging the funeral rites. Two years later, Tae-il is released early from a prison sentence because of what he tells everyone is good behaviour. He finds his father is now going senile and that Ho-jeong doesn't want to see him. In fact he was released early as he has only three months to live, and much happened after Ho-jeong finally fell in love with him.

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Review

Good chemistry between its leads, HWANG Jeong-min 황정민 | 黃晸玟 and HAN Hye-jin 한혜진 | 韓惠珍, make Man in Love 남자가 사랑할 때 an engaging, odd-couple romance before more conventional melodrama takes over during the second half. But the emotional credit accrued to that point largely carries the movie to its affecting close, thanks to a good ensemble of other players and time spent in the script fleshing them out. At two hours it's still too long for its content, but judicious trimming by 15 minutes of the more repetitive material (especially the oh-so-Korean rowing and brawling) would easily earn the film an extra point.

Debuting director HAN Dong-wook 한동욱 previously worked as a.d. on crime dramas — including RYOO Seung-wan 류승완 | 柳昇完's Crying Fist 주먹이 운다 (2005) and The Unjust 부당거래 (2010), plus Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time 범죄와의 전쟁 : 나쁜놈들 전성시대 (2012) and New World 신세계 | 新世界 — but he shows a good feel here for everyday characterisation, especially in the serio-comic first half where Hwang's rough-diamond loan shark awkwardly romances Han Hye-jin's feisty bank clerk, the daughter of one of his debtors. Hwang (Bloody Tie 사생결단 (2006), The Unjust, New World) can play scruffy gangster roles with one hand tied behind his back; the surprise is the chemistry that builds between him and Han as their seemingly impossible relationship develops. Largely a TV actress, Han, 32, who was previously miscast as a detective in crime drama No Mercy 용서는 없다 (2010), manages to hold her ground against Hwang's heavy acting guns and, apart from a central section where she's not so convincing as a young woman in love, she carries the movie through to its moving close.

Other characters are colourfully drawn, from GWAK Do-won 곽도원 | 郭度沅 as the loan shark's naggy brother, through JEONG Man-shik 정만식 | 鄭满植 as his bottom-line boss, to young GANG Min-a 강민아 | 姜敏兒 as his spoilt, foul-mouthed niece. These actors, and others, are all given scenes with Hwang which extend their characters beyond their initial stereotypes, and as a result enrich Hwang's role: Gang's final scene with him is a nice case in point, taking her whiney teenager into a more adult realm. In smaller parts, NAM Mun-cheol 남문철 is memorable as a sympathetic detective and crime-film regular KIM Byeong-ok 김병옥 | 金秉玉 briefly amusing as a corrupt Christian priest.

HWANG Sang-jun 황상준's fretted, Latin music is at its best in the light, early scenes, while the widescreen camerawork by d.p. YU Eok 유억 (Behind the Camera: Why Mr. E Went to Hollywood 뒷담화　감독이 미쳤어요 (2012)) brings an unforced feel to the provincial setting, far south of Seoul. The film's Korean title is identical to that of the 20-part TV drama When a Man Loves (2013), written by KIM In-yeong 김인영 and directed by KIM Sang-ho 김상호, which also centred on a loan shark falling for a client's daughter. The film is also known under the title When a Man Loves a Woman.

Contact

Sales: M-Line Distribution, Seoul (sales@mline-distribution.com)

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Credits

Theatrical release: South Korea, 22 Jan 2014.

Presented by Next Entertainment World (SK).Produced by Sanai Pictures (SK), in association with Film Train. Executive producer: Kim U-taek.Producer: Han Jae-deok.

Script: Yu Gap-yeol. Adaptation: Han Dong-wook, Park Nu-ri. Photography: Yu Eok. Editing: Kim Sang-beom, Kim Jae-beom. Music: Hwang Sang-jun. Art direction: Jo Hwa-seong. Costumes: Shin Ji-yeong. Sound: Jeong Gun. Action: Heo Myeong-haeng, Choi Bong-rok. Special effects: Jeong Do-an, Choi Jeong-uk. Visual effects: Seong Hyeong-ju (4th Creative Party).

Cast: Hwang Jeong-min (Han Tae-il), Han Hye-jin (Ju Ho-jeong), Gwak Do-won (Han Yeong-il, Tae-il's brother), Jeong Man-shik (Du-cheol), Kim Hye-eun (Mi-yeong, Yeong-il's wife), Gang Min-a (Song-ji, Yeong-il's daughter), Nam Il-u (Tae-il's father), Kim Hong-pa (Park), Hwang Byeong-guk (Yang), Kim Byeong-ok (priest), Nam Mun-cheol (Detective Jo), Choi U-ri (Mi-seon, the hooker), Son Se-bin (Hye-gyeong), Park Ji-hwan ("Gold Teeth"), Park Seong-ung (customer at barber's), Park Na-rim (voice of radio DJ).

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[suchadiva42]

I love HHJ in 1% Anything as well as the other dramas and hoping to see her in another drama soon as well..

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Han Hye Jin was nice in drama jumong ;

I like her since ,Soseono, in it ....

Han Hye Jin is beautiful ...

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loverhyojoo said: Han Hye Jin was nice in drama jumong ; I like her since ,Soseono, in it .... Han Hye Jin is beautiful ...

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I love this outdoor pictorial. It looks very fresh.  An English house,a Jane Austen book, spring, green color and Hye Jin ...a lovely combo.

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I'm back and can't wait to see HHJ in a drama in which she's starring in a upcoming drama and will continue to come here to this thread for complete updates on her as well..

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June 5, 2014
Han Hye Jin-Ki Sung Yueng Couple Donated 60 Million Won from Wedding Gifts to Charity
CJ E&M enewsWorld Grace Danbi Hong It′s been belatedly revealed that Han Hye Jin and Ki Sung Yueng donated more than 60 million won to charity. 
On June 5, Namoo Actors revealed that in 2013, Han Hye Jin and Ki Sung Yueng had donated around 60 million won received from monetary gifts at their wedding to World Vision, so that children and families in need could receive much needed surgeries for their health.


Han Hye Jin also donated her voice as a narrator for EBS′ Hope for the Barefooted Children, which will air on June 7. 
Han Hye Jin has continuously donated and volunteered, even representing World Vision as an ambassador in 2008. 
The CEO of World Vision, Yang Ho Seung stated, "We want to thank Han Hye Jin, who has helped us share with the children in Korea and became a warm voice for the children." 
Photo Credit: Hea Jung Min

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Han Hye Jin as World Vision Korea ambassador promoting a new project Sister Act - Against Child Trafficking and Labour





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I love HHJ and really miss her since Warm Words and can't wait to see the movie but also glad she's keeping herself busy as well.

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Han Hye-jin supports husband from home

Han hye jin supported her husband as a korean at home, says her agency. Actress han hye jin supported her husband quietly at home. Han hye jin and ki seong yong.

Actress Han Hye-jin supported her husband quietly at home.

According to her agency, Han Hye-jin watched the 2014 FIFA World Cup Korea vs. Russia game at home on the 18th.

Her husband Ki Seong-yong was the key player of this day’s match. He attempted at a midfield shot in the latter half of the game but couldn’t secure a goal.

Han Hye-jin supported her husband as a Korean at home, says her agency.

She has no plans to visit Brazil as of yet and it’s a private matter, so the agency won’t say anything further about this.

Han Hye-jin and Ki Seong-yong got married in July last year.

Meanwhile, the South Korea vs. Russia game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Source : star.moneytoday.co.kr…

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She is becoming more and more beautiful!  :x

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Actress Han Hye Jin renewed her contract with her current agency!

On August 5, Han Hye Jin’s agency, Namoo Actors stated, “We recently renewed her contract.” She has been with the agency since 2008. This will be their sixth year together.

An official of the agency stated, “We gained each other’s trust as we have been together a long time. Going through minor and major problems together, we were able to gain each other’s trust and affection. We will continue to support Han Hye Jin in a variety of activities.”

“Han Hye Jin was busy as an actress and MC.” The official continued, “She will be taking some time off to recharge, before choosing a project.”

Han Hye Jin appeared in the SBS drama, “One Warm Word” and showed off a different image as an actress and left a deep impression on the viewers. Currently she is taking some time off and deciding on her next project.  

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Han Hye Jin has been gaining attention for her role on the SBS drama “One Warm Word” where she played a married woman attracted to another man. 

The actress looks lovely in her white blouse and flower patterned skirt as she drinks soda. She accessorizes with the dog shaped jewelry from Agatha. Her wavy brown hair and good skin give her a youthful look.

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I have been adored you since Be strong Geumsoon. unnie fighting!

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Love u unnie

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Yesterday was HHJ's birthday! 

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Han Hye Jin is cameo in a movie" Late Spring" as a Female missionary!

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Happy 100th page Han Hye Jin thread!
February 4, 2015
Ki Sung-yueng and Han Hye-jin on a date
Source: Asia Today via Hancinema.net

Ki Sung-yueng and Han Hye-jin were seen out in public recently.

According to several media reports, Han Hye-jin is back from England with Ki Sung-yueng who came back for the AFC Asian Cup Games.
They had some quality time once Ki Sung-yueng came back.
Namu Actors says Han Hye-jin is looking for a new movie and drama and she's eager to come back out with something soon.

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February 22, 2015
S. Korean midfielder Ki Sung-yeung's celebrity wife expecting
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-yeung's celebrity wife, who is eight years his senior, is expecting their first baby, her management agency said Sunday.
Han Hye-jin, a South Korean actress in her 30s who wed the Swansea City midfielder in 2013, is in the "early stages of her pregnancy," Namoo Actors said, without elaborating on how many weeks in she was.
Their wedding attracted much attention from the South Korean public as older-woman-younger-man relationships are just gaining traction in the entertainment business.
Earlier in the day, South Korean time, the 26-year-old captain of the South Korean men's national football team was seen mimicking the thumb-sucking of a toddler after scoring at a 2014-2015 Premier League match against Manchester United. The goal ceremony fueled speculation among South Korean Internet users as to whether his wife was pregnant.
More South Korean men have been marrying older women in recent years. In 2013, a total of 41,300 men married women who were older, a record since the data was first collected in 1981.

South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-yeung (L) and his actress wife Han Hye-jin at their wedding on July 1, 2013. (Yonhap file photo) South Korean midfielder Ki Sung-yeung (L) and his actress wife Han Hye-jin at their wedding on July 1, 2013. (Yonhap file photo)
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Ki Sung-yeung scores against Man. U

South Korean midfielder for Swansea City, Ki Sung-yeung, stages a goal celebration after scoring against Manchester United at the 2014-2015 Premier League match in Swansea, Britain on Feb. 21, 2015 (local time). (AP-Yonhap) (END)