My Annoying Brother Explained

My Annoying Brother
Native Name:
Director:Kwon Soo-kyung
Producer:Lee Yong-nam
Choi Nak-kwon
Screenplay:Yoo Young-ah
Starring:
Music:Park In-young
Kim Tae-seong
Cinematography:Ki Se-hoon
Editing:Shin Min-kyung
Studio:Good Choice Cut Pictures
Distributor:CJ Entertainment
Runtime:110 mins
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean

My Annoying Brother (; lit. 'Older Brother') is a 2016 South Korean sport comedy-drama film starring Jo Jung-suk, Doh Kyung-soo and Park Shin-hye. It was released in South Korea by CJ Entertainment on November 23, 2016.[1] [2] [3] The film topped local box office and hit more than one million views within four days of its release.[4] [5] The film reached 3 million views in mid December.[6] The film was released in Japan on May 19, 2017.

Plot

National Judo athlete Doo-young (Doh Kyung-soo) damages his optic nerves during an international event and loses his sight permanently. His older brother Doo-shik (Jo Jung-suk) who has been estranged from Doo-young, takes advantage of his brother's sudden crisis to get paroled from prison. To Doo-young who lost his parents in an accident as a teenager and had to fend for himself since then, the news of Doo-shik coming home is an extra stress to deal with. He's barely adjusting to the fact that he is now blind for the rest of his life but now he has to deal with his swindler brother. Although hesitant at first, Doo-young slowly eases up to his older brother, who gradually takes charge and helps him adjust to his disability. Just when the two brothers are starting to make amends, Doo-shik finds out that he's in the final stage of terminal cancer. He has only a short time to say farewell to his brother and help him win gold at Rio Paralympics, which will secure his future.[7]

Cast

Main cast

Others

Production

Filming began on October 19, 2015, in Songpa, Seoul, South Korea and ended on December 31.[8]

Original soundtrack

Chart performance

Reception

Yonhap called the film a formulaic comedy but was nonetheless "funny and enjoyable" to watch. Both Jo and Do were praised for their performance and their chemistry which helped elevate the film.[11] [12]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
201753rd Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New ActorDoh Kyung-soo[13]
Most Popular Actor
Korean Film Shining Star AwardsNewcomer Award[14]
13th JIMFF AwardsStar Award[15]
38th Blue Dragon Film AwardsBest New Actor[16]

References

  1. News: "기막힌 동거 스토리"…'형' 조정석X도경수, 11월 스크린 출격. 2016-10-12. My Daily.
  2. Web site: 'My Annoying Brother' is heartwarming, but predictable. 18 November 2016. JoongAng Ilbo.
  3. News: 'Brother' movie clip starring Doh Kyung-soo, Jo Jung-suk . en . . 2016-12-03.
  4. Web site: 'My Annoying Brother' tops local box office. 25 November 2016. Korea Herald.
  5. Web site: 'Fantastic Beasts,' 'My Annoying Brother' rivals for top in weekend box office. Yonhap. 28 November 2016.
  6. News: 조정석·도경수, 묘하게 닮았네~. 2016-12-20. sports.hankooki.com.
  7. Web site: MY ANNOYING BROTHER (2016). Korean Film Council. 2016-12-03.
  8. Web site: EXO's D.O, Jo Jung Suk, and Park Shin Hye Wrap Up Filming "Hyung" In Smiles. JiwonYu. 5 January 2016. Soompi. 2016-08-26.
  9. Web site: Gaon Chart. Gaon Chart. ko.
  10. Web site: Gaon Download Chart – Week 48. Gaon Chart. 2016-12-02.
  11. Web site: (Movie Review) 'My Annoying Brother': formulaic movie that works. Yonhap. 18 November 2016.
  12. Web site: Review Korean hit 'My Annoying Brother' will push your buttons and you'll enjoy it. Los Angeles Times. 8 December 2016.
  13. Web site: 'Guardian,' 'The Handmaiden' win big at Baeksang Awards. 4 May 2017. Korea Herald.
  14. Web site: 김윤진·장혁부터 도경수까지...한국영화를 빛낸 ★들 [종합]]. osen.mt.co.kr. July 4, 2017. 2017-08-07. ko.
  15. Web site: 제13회 제천국제음악영화제, 짐프 어워즈 신설…도경수·안소희 수상. xportsnews.com. August 7, 2017. 2017-08-07. ko.
  16. Web site: [38th 청룡] '형' 도경수, 신인남우상…조인성 대리수상]. Naver. November 25, 2017. 2017-11-25. ko.

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