''Temptation of Wolves'' (; also known as ''Romance of Their Own'' or ''True Romance'') is a
2004
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South Korean film
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directed by
Kim Tae-kyun, and based on a novel of the same name by Internet author
Guiyeoni. Starring
Jo Han-sun
Jo Han-sun (born June 17, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He made his debut in a beer commercial in 2001, then became a household name through the sitcom '' Nonstop 3'' (2002) and the television drama '' April Kiss'' (2004). He is best known for t ...
,
Gang Dong-won
Gang Dong-won (born January 18, 1981) is a South Korean actor.
Early life
Gang Dong-won was born January 18, 1981, in Busan, and grew up in Changwon of Gyeongsangnam-do. His father, Gang Cheol-woo, was an engineer and later vice president of ...
and
Lee Chung-ah
Lee Chung-ah (born October 29, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in the films ''Temptation of Wolves'' (2004) and ''My Tutor Friend 2'' (2007), as well as the cable dramas ''Cool Guys, Hot Ramen'' (2011) a ...
, the film is about an average high school girl who moves from the countryside to
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the Capital city, capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the North Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea ...
after her father's death only to become involved in a love triangle with the two most handsome and popular guys in town.
2,189,453 admissions made it the 9th highest grossing Korean film of 2004.
Synopsis
From her appearance to her mannerisms, it is easy to tell that Jung Han-kyeong (
Lee Chung-ah
Lee Chung-ah (born October 29, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in the films ''Temptation of Wolves'' (2004) and ''My Tutor Friend 2'' (2007), as well as the cable dramas ''Cool Guys, Hot Ramen'' (2011) a ...
) is a country girl. After her father's death, she comes to Seoul to live with her mother (
Kim Bo-yeon
Kim Bo-yeon (born Kim Bok-soon on December 31, 1957) is a South Korean actress.
Career
Kim Bo-yeon graduated from Anyang High School of Arts, and on the principal's recommendation, she was cast in her acting debut, the film ''A Season of Bloom ...
), planning to attend Kang-Shin High School. However, her life in Seoul is a series of mental and physical shocks. On the bus, a slipper is thrown randomly at her head—but her problems don't end there. The guy who threw the slipper is none other than Ban Hae-won (
Jo Han-sun
Jo Han-sun (born June 17, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He made his debut in a beer commercial in 2001, then became a household name through the sitcom '' Nonstop 3'' (2002) and the television drama '' April Kiss'' (2004). He is best known for t ...
), the most popular guy at her school, and everywhere he steps, girls trail behind. Seeing Han-kyeong's pitiable and adorable nature, Hae-Won falls for her.
The leader of Sung-Kwon High, Kang-Shin's neighbor and rival, is named Jung Tae-sung (
Gang Dong-won
Gang Dong-won (born January 18, 1981) is a South Korean actor.
Early life
Gang Dong-won was born January 18, 1981, in Busan, and grew up in Changwon of Gyeongsangnam-do. His father, Gang Cheol-woo, was an engineer and later vice president of ...
), and he, too, has feelings for Han-kyeong. Despite his shy, adorable face, Tae-sung has strong fists and endless obstinacy. A fight that handles both pride and love begins between the two, and neither of them is prepared to back down. But Tae-sung has a secret, one that forces him to love Han-kyeong in spite of himself, and Han-kyeong, ignorant of this, tries to do her best to be gentle with both of them. Eventually, Tae-sung leaves Han-kyeong's side, and later, Han-kyeong and Hae-won learn of his secret.
Cast
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Jo Han-sun
Jo Han-sun (born June 17, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He made his debut in a beer commercial in 2001, then became a household name through the sitcom '' Nonstop 3'' (2002) and the television drama '' April Kiss'' (2004). He is best known for t ...
... Ban Hae-won
*
Lee Chung-ah
Lee Chung-ah (born October 29, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in the films ''Temptation of Wolves'' (2004) and ''My Tutor Friend 2'' (2007), as well as the cable dramas ''Cool Guys, Hot Ramen'' (2011) a ...
... Jung Han-kyeong
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Gang Dong-won
Gang Dong-won (born January 18, 1981) is a South Korean actor.
Early life
Gang Dong-won was born January 18, 1981, in Busan, and grew up in Changwon of Gyeongsangnam-do. His father, Gang Cheol-woo, was an engineer and later vice president of ...
... Jung Tae-sung
*
Jung Da-hye ... Da-reum
* Kwon Oh-min ... Han Joo-ho
*
Lee Chun-hee
Lee Chun-hee (born February 19, 1979) is a South Korean actor.
Career
Lee Chun-hee made his acting debut in the movie '' A Good Lawyer's Wife'' in 2003 and has since starred in several big screen roles such as '' The Aggressives'' (2005), ''Thr ...
... Yoo-won
* Lee Ji-hee ... Lee Bo-jung
* Song Chae-min ... Yoo Jae-hee
*
Kim Ha-eun
Kim Ha-eun (born Kim Hyun-jin; January 3, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series ''Conspiracy in the Court'', and ''The Slave Hunters''.
She is also the CEO
A chief executive officer (CEO), ...
... Lee Na-yoon
* Ahn Hyeong-jun ... Kim Dae-han
* Do Yong-gu ... Han-kyeong's stepfather
* Jung Hye-young ... Young Han-kyeong
* Shin Tae-hoon ... Young Tae-sung
*
Lee Ki-hyuk
Lee Ki-hyuk is a South Korean actor, model and director. He is known for his roles in dramas such as Your Honor, Wok of Love and Sweet Home. He also appeared in movies A Better Tomorrow, Temptation of Wolves
''Temptation of Wolves'' (; als ...
as Hae-won's member
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Chun Ho-jin
Chun Ho-jin (born September 9, 1960) is a South Korean actor.
Early life
Chun studied chemistry at Inha University but dropped out to pursue acting. His father Chun Gyu-deok was among the first generation of professional wrestlers in the count ...
... Tae-sung's father
*
Kim Bo-yeon
Kim Bo-yeon (born Kim Bok-soon on December 31, 1957) is a South Korean actress.
Career
Kim Bo-yeon graduated from Anyang High School of Arts, and on the principal's recommendation, she was cast in her acting debut, the film ''A Season of Bloom ...
... Han-kyeong's mother
* Nam Jung-hee ... Han-kyeong's grandmother
Awards and nominations
;2004
Blue Dragon Film Awards
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The Blue Dragon Film Awards considers only blockbusters and popu ...
* Nomination – Best New Actor –
Gang Dong-won
Gang Dong-won (born January 18, 1981) is a South Korean actor.
Early life
Gang Dong-won was born January 18, 1981, in Busan, and grew up in Changwon of Gyeongsangnam-do. His father, Gang Cheol-woo, was an engineer and later vice president of ...
* Nomination – Best New Actor –
Jo Han-sun
Jo Han-sun (born June 17, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He made his debut in a beer commercial in 2001, then became a household name through the sitcom '' Nonstop 3'' (2002) and the television drama '' April Kiss'' (2004). He is best known for t ...
;2004
Korean Film Awards
The Korean Film Awards was a South Korean film awards ceremony hosted by the broadcasting network MBC from 2002 to 2010.
History
Originally named the MBC Film Awards, the ceremony was first established in 2002. It was renamed the Korean Film Aw ...
* Best New Actor –
Gang Dong-won
Gang Dong-won (born January 18, 1981) is a South Korean actor.
Early life
Gang Dong-won was born January 18, 1981, in Busan, and grew up in Changwon of Gyeongsangnam-do. His father, Gang Cheol-woo, was an engineer and later vice president of ...
;
2005
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Grand Bell Awards
The Grand Bell Awards (), also known as the Daejong Film Awards, is an awards ceremony presented annually by The Motion Pictures Association of Korea for excellence in film in South Korea.
The Grand Bell Awards retains prestige as the oldest co ...
* Best New Actress –
Lee Chung-ah
Lee Chung-ah (born October 29, 1984) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading roles in the films ''Temptation of Wolves'' (2004) and ''My Tutor Friend 2'' (2007), as well as the cable dramas ''Cool Guys, Hot Ramen'' (2011) a ...
* Nomination – Best New Actor –
Jo Han-sun
Jo Han-sun (born June 17, 1981) is a South Korean actor. He made his debut in a beer commercial in 2001, then became a household name through the sitcom '' Nonstop 3'' (2002) and the television drama '' April Kiss'' (2004). He is best known for t ...
* Nomination – Best Music - Lee Hoon-seok
References
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South Korean romantic drama films
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