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The Guy Was Cool

Original title: Geu nom-eun meot-iss-eoss-da
  • 2004
  • PG-13
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
1.4K
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Song Seung-heon and Jeong Da-bin in The Guy Was Cool (2004)
KoreanComedyRomance

A girl insults a bully on internet. He starts calling her repeatedly and finally finds her. On an escape attempt she trips and their lips meet. Being the first to kiss him, she now has to pr... Read allA girl insults a bully on internet. He starts calling her repeatedly and finally finds her. On an escape attempt she trips and their lips meet. Being the first to kiss him, she now has to promise to marry him. Is life over or...?A girl insults a bully on internet. He starts calling her repeatedly and finally finds her. On an escape attempt she trips and their lips meet. Being the first to kiss him, she now has to promise to marry him. Is life over or...?

  • Director
    • Lee Hwan-kyung
  • Writers
    • Gwiyeoni
    • Lee Hwan-kyung
    • Young-seok Kim
  • Stars
    • Song Seung-heon
    • Jeong Da-bin
    • Lee Ki-woo
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lee Hwan-kyung
    • Writers
      • Gwiyeoni
      • Lee Hwan-kyung
      • Young-seok Kim
    • Stars
      • Song Seung-heon
      • Jeong Da-bin
      • Lee Ki-woo
    • 11User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Song Seung-heon
    Song Seung-heon
    • Ji Eun-seong
    Jeong Da-bin
    Jeong Da-bin
    • Han Ye-won
    Lee Ki-woo
    Lee Ki-woo
    • Kim Han-seong
    Hae-su Ahn
    • Lee Kyeong-won
    Kim Yeong-Hoon
    • Kim Hyeon-seong
    Min-hyeok Lee
    • Kim Seung-pyo
    Jeong Jun-ha
    • Homeroom teacher
    Yun-bae Park
    Kim Bo-yeon
    Kim Eun-Soo
    Gyu Hwi
    • Wang Bit Na
    Kim Ji-hye
    • Kim Hyo-bin
    Min-ah Park
    Han Seo
    • Director
      • Lee Hwan-kyung
    • Writers
      • Gwiyeoni
      • Lee Hwan-kyung
      • Young-seok Kim
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    10secret_sg

    One of the SWEEEtest movie ever

    He was cool is one of the best romantic comedies ever made. Its highly recommended to everybody, because it has everything, great cast and great story with lots of humor and emotions. I just simply fell in love with Song Seung Heon after watching this movie, he's so adorable, words cant explain.He is tough but still so innocent and sweet. And the actress is cute as well. And the action sequence is cool too. This movie makes you laugh and cry, and the ending is so sweet. I have never ever watched Korean movies before. This is the second Korean movie I've watched, and its great, and these days i am making it popular through my friends, i recommend it to everybody!!!!!!!
    10ghajiniblue

    He_Was_Cool - Excellent movie

    I'm a 23 year old male teenager who happened to stumble upon this movie two years ago at school during a free day in math class (when I was 15). I liked it then, but the math class ended before the movie could be finished. This contains a heartfelt conclusion to a story where you get to care about, two polar opposite teenagers who face peer struggles and the perils of love and death. The situations that occur are very real, and very sad. Once the movie finishes, you'll be left wondering what happens to everyone (heck, even though it doesn't make sense, I want a sequel!). really niccccce movie and i recommended it to all.you too will like it...
    10david-1577

    Underestimated!

    Sadly this movie hasn't reached that many outside Southkorea. That's bad because this is funny, smart and moving. I love it. The actors are great and I just love Seung-hon Song when she's crying. Even though some of the special effects is kind of bad they are not disturbing the experience. Like many other South Korean movies the story is kind of odd at the beginning but after a while things beginning to get clearer. Not that many twists but exiting in its own special way.

    Watch it, cry and laugh because this is the best Korean Comedy/Romance-movie since My Sassy Girl. Not better but close enough. Or maybe...
    10oshvia

    It's hilarious, cool fight scenes, the drama behind the guy and how he loves. I love it!

    It's hilarious, cool fight scenes, the drama behind the guy and how he loves. I love it!
    7sweetcheeks_135

    It was a good film

    I really liked this film because even though it was full of humour, it did have its cute parts that involved the 2 main characters connecting with one another. It sort of reminded me of "Devil Beside You" (taiwanese TV show) where the boy is tough on the outside and soft on the inside. He gets caught up with a girl who has a very unique personality and forces her to be with him. Da-bin Jeong played a very good role and did put all her effort into it. If you haven't heard, Da-bin Jeong past away this year and when I read about it I was shocked! I can't believe it, a young girl with such great talent for acting could do this to herself. I wish there was someone that could've stopped her before it was too late. All I can say is that she was too young. But all in all it was a really good film and if she were still alive today I would be looking forward to seeing more of her work.

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 2004 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
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    • Production company
      • BM Entertainment
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      • $2,500,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 53m(113 min)
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      • 1.85 : 1

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