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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)
ComedyRomance

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
    Yeong-hun Kim
    • Kim Hyeon-seong
    Min-hyeok Lee
    • Kim Seung-pyo
    Jun-ha Jeong
    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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    sundae_245

    this movie was cool

    he was cool, another movie from Korea that involves a teenage boy who can fight and a somewhat sassy girl.

    however, that being said this was a really funny and cute story, i wasn't expecting much but i found myself throughly enjoying this movie. the storyline isn't anything new, but i really fell in love with the characters.

    if you liked my tutor friend you'd probably enjoy this movie too, however i hated my sassy girl (especially CD 1, could that have been a bigger waste of my time?), and i know there is a huge fan base for my sassy girl out there, so watch this movie and judge for yourself.

    4/5 ****
    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...
    misyelhasanah-06139

    Enjoy it, despite its 2019

    I love first Song Seung Hun acting skills, its superb i think. Enjoy the story...
    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!!!!!!!
    10isabelita_mergara16

    the cute and mysterious bad boy meets his match.

    this movie is amazing!!! it'll have you laughing your head off and at the same time it'll touch your heart. really, i can't help but think. you know surely there is a certain soft side for every bad boy round the block. and all it takes to tame that one guy is for him to have his ideal girl. right? in the movie, he does have trouble expressing his feelings for her. but when opportunity comes knocking, he really is sugary sweet. you can't help but be awed by his sweetness and love for her. the most touching scene is when, he worked at night lifting bricks --- just to get her a present. like wow! the movie is downright funny, especially the first few scenes. like hello? imagine yourself running down the city streets... your head is still a huge jungle of salon wachamacallits!

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

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