Perhaps Love | |
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Hangul | 장르만 로맨스 |
Literal meaning | Genre Romance |
Revised Romanization | Jangleuman Lomaenseu |
Directed by | Jo Eun-ji |
Screenplay by | Kim Na-deul |
Produced by | Baek Gyeong-suk |
Starring |
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Cinematography | Kim Tae-su |
Edited by | Kim Tae-kyung |
Music by | Lee Dong-june |
Production companies | Bleaf Co., Ltd. Library Pictures International |
Distributed by | Next Entertainment World |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
Country | South Korea |
Language | Korean |
Box office | est. US$4.36 million[1] |
Perhaps Love (Korean: 장르만 로맨스; RR: Jangleuman Lomaenseu) is a 2021 South Korean comedy-drama film, directed by Jo Eun-ji for Next Entertainment. Starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Oh Na-ra and Kim Hee-won, the film revolves around a best selling writer named Hyeon who has been in the slumps for 7 years. Then he meets an aspiring author Yoo-jin, who brings about change in his values.
It was released theatrically on November 17, 2021. On box office as of December 16, 2021[update] it ranks 10th among the Korean films released in the year 2021 in South Korea, with gross of US$4.36 million and 514,260 cumulative admissions.[1]
Perhaps Love is the directorial debut of actress Jo Eun-ji.[6] On May 2, 2019, it was revealed that Ryu Seung-ryong has been cast in upcoming comedy film tentatively titled as 'Not the Lips'.[7]
Filming began on June 4, 2019, and was wrapped up on September 13.[8] The film was released 2 years after its completion.[9]
The film was released theatrically on November 17, 2021.[10] In April 2022 the film was invited at the 24th edition of Far East Film Festival at Udine held from April 22 to 30 2022.[11] In July 2022, it was invited at the 21st New York Asian Film Festival, where it was screened at Lincoln center on July 26.[12][13]
The film was released on November 17, 2021, on 1192 screens.[14] As per Korean Film Council (Kofic) integrated computer network, the film ranked first on the Korean box office in the opening weekend.[15]
As of December 16, 2021[update] it is at 10th place among all the Korean films released in the year 2021, with gross of US$4.36 million and 514,260 admissions.[1]
Bae Hyo-joo reviewing for Newsen praised performances of Ryu Seung-ryong, Oh Nara and Kim Hee-won and wrote, "Perhaps Love evokes sympathy and laughter from viewers. The actors' sincere acting, witty yet realistic dialogues and scenes, and witty directing bring about 100% pure pleasure in a long time."[16]
Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2022 | 58th Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Director | Jo Eun-ji | Won | [17][18] |
Best Supporting Actor | Sung Yoo-bin | Nominated | [19][20] | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Oh Na-ra | Nominated | |||
Best New Actor | Mu Jin-sung | Nominated | |||
21st New York Asian Film Festival | Uncaged Award for Best Feature Film Competition | Perhaps Love | Nominated | [21][22] | |
Best from the East Award | Ryu Seung-ryong | Won | |||
Audience Award | Perhaps Love | Won | [23] | ||
Chunsa Film Art Awards 2022 | Best New Director | Jo Eun-ji | Nominated | [24][25] | |
Best Supporting Actress | Oh Na-ra | Won | |||
Best New Actor | Mu Jin-Sung | Won | |||
31st Buil Film Awards | Best New Director | Jo Eun-ji | Nominated | [26] | |
Best Music | Lee Dong-june | Nominated | |||
58th Grand Bell Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Kim Hee-won | Nominated | [27][28] | |
Best Supporting Actress | Oh Na-ra | Nominated | |||
Best New Director | Jo Eun-ji | Nominated | |||
Best New Actor | Mu Jin-sung | Won |