Single in Seoul explained
Single in Seoul |
Native Name: | Hangul: | 싱글 인 서울 | Rr: | Sing-geul in Seo-ul | Lk: | Single in Seoul |
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Director: | Park Beom-soo |
Music: | Kim Dong-wook |
Cinematography: | Seong Seung-taek |
Editing: | Kim Seon-min |
Studio: | DCG Plus Myung Films |
Distributor: | Lotte Entertainment |
Runtime: | 103 minutes |
Country: | South Korea |
Language: | Korean |
Gross: | million[1] |
Single in Seoul is a 2023 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Park Beom-soo, starring Lee Dong-wook and Im Soo-jung.[2] The film follows Yeong-ho, who likes to be alone, and Hyeon-jin a gregarious publisher, who writes an essay about single life. It was released theatrically on November 29, 2023.[3]
Synopsis
The story revolves around two people who have different temperament and lifestyle. They meet via an essay about single life, and then old memories are rekindled, opening the past wounds.
Park Yeong-ho (Lee Dong-wook) is an instructor and influencer with 300,000 followers, who enjoys being single. Joo Hyeon-jin (Im Soo-jung) is Park Yeong-ho's college junior and an editor-in-chief of a publishing company and in-charge of the essay series titled “Single in the City”.
Cast
- Lee Dong-wook as Park Yeong-ho, a successful essay instructor and power influencer.[4]
- Im Soo-jung as Joo Hyeon-jin, chief editor of a publishing company.
- Esom as Agatha Hong, best-selling author of a mysterious romantic novel.[5]
- Jang Hyun-sung as Jin-pyo, president of the publishing company.
- Kim Ji-young as co-owner of the publishing company.
- Lee Mi-do as Yoon Jeong, Joo Hyeon-jin's coworker, senior employee of the editorial team.
- Lee Sang-yi as Byeong-soo, an intern.
- Ji Yi-soo as Ye-ri, member of editorial team.
- Yoon Jung-eun as member of editorial team.
Special appearance
Production
Casting
In June 2020, Lee Dong-wook and Im Soo-jung were offered to play Park Yeong-ho, an instructor and influencer, and Lim Soo-jung, the editor-in-chief of a publishing company respectively.[7] Lee Dong-wook and Im Soo-jung worked in , though Dong-wook's appearance was short.[8]
Filming
The principal photography began on November 14, 2020,[9] and is scheduled to last for three months.[10]
Music
OST of the film was released on November 23, 2023. The OST features Kim Hyeon-cheol's "After a Long Time" and Akdong Musician's "Long Day, Long Night".[11]
Release
The film theatrically released on November 29, 2023, by Lotte Entertainment.[12]
Reception
Box office
The film was released on November 29 on 917 screens.[13] It opened at first place on the Korean box-office with 71,003 cumulative admissions and a collection of US$460,615.[14]
, it is at 25th place among the Korean films released in 2023, with gross of US$2,834,842 and 394,683 admissions.
Critical response
Park Ji-yoon writing in The Fact criticised the story but praised the performance of actors, writing, "it was the actors' passionate performances that saved the somewhat sloppy story."[15] Park Jae-hwan wrote in review that "the film shows the sensibility between coldness and passion and does not have the same gap as "Men are from Venus, Women are from Mars"." Park praised the performances of Lee Dong-wook and Lim Soo-jung, Jang Hyun-seong, Kim Ji-young, Lee Mi-do, Ji I-soo, and Lee Sang-i. Park concluded, "It cannot be denied that this is a work that reveals the true skills of Myeong Film."[16]
Notes and References
- Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2023. December 25, 2023 . KOFIC.
- Web site: Lee Dong Wook, Im Soo Jung and Esom team up for new romantic comedy film Single in Seoul. November 17, 2020. November 24, 2020. PINKVILLA. November 17, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201117045719/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/lee-dong-wook-im-soo-jung-and-esom-team-new-romantic-comedy-film-single-seoul-575030. dead.
- Web site: Jeong Yu-jin . September 27, 2023 . 이동욱·임수정 현실 공감 로맨스 '싱글 인 서울', 11월29일 개봉 . Lee Dong-wook and Lim Soo-jung's realistic, relatable romance 'Single in Seoul', released on November 29th . September 27, 2023 . News1 . ko . Naver.
- Web site: November 17, 2020 . 로코로 만난 이동욱x임수정…'싱글 인 서울' 기대감↑ . Lee Dong-wook x Lim Soo-jeong, who met with Rocco 'Single in Seoul' expectations . November 24, 2020 . SBS NEWS . ko.
- Web site: 이 . 하늘 . '싱글 인 서울' 이솜, 베일에 싸인 로맨틱 소설 베스트셀러 작가로 분한다 . 2023-10-24 . entertain.naver.com . ko.
- Web site: 정 . 유진 . 윤계상, '싱글 인 서울' 특별 출연…임수정과 설레는 '로맨스 케미' . 2023-11-30 . entertain.naver.com . ko.
- Web site: 이동욱·임수정, '싱글 인 서울' 출연하나 "검토 중". Lee Dong-wook and Lim Soo-jeong appear in 'Single in Seoul' but "under review". Yang . So-young. June 19, 2020. 24 November 2020. Maekyung Media Group. ko.
- News: Lee Dong Wook Siap Bintangi Film 'Single In Seoul', Ini 5 Faktanya!. Lee Dong Wook Ready to Star in the Movie 'Single in Seoul', Here Are 5 Facts!. Evelyne . Isabela . June 22, 2020. 24 November 2020. IDN Times. id.
- News: Lee . Seung-mi . November 16, 2020 . [공식]이동욱X임수정X이솜, 로맨스 영화 '싱글 인 서울' 로 호흡…14일 크랭크인 ]. ko . [Official] Lee Dong-wook x Lim Soo-jeong x Lee Som, breathe with the romance movie'Single in Seoul'... 14th crank-in . . Chosun . November 24, 2020.
- News: 이동욱·임수정·이솜 '싱글 인 서울', 크랭크인…현실 '로코' 기대감↑. Isom'Single in Seoul', Crankin... Reality'Roco' expectations. November 16, 2020. Dong A IIbo. ko. November 24, 2020.
- Web site: '오랜만에'부터 '오날오밤'까지…'싱글 인 서울' 설렘+감성 안기는 귀호강 OST 공개 . From ‘After a Long Time’ to ‘One Day, Five Nights’... 'Single in Seoul' Exciting + Emotional Gwihogang OST released . Bae Hyo-joo . My Daily . Naver. November 23, 2023. November 23, 2023. ko.
- Web site: '싱글 인 서울' 개봉 D-DAY, 관전 포인트 공개…OST부터 현실 공감까지. 'Single in Seoul' release date, key points to watch revealed... From OST to real-life empathy . Jeong Ji-eun . Seoul Economy . Naver. November 23, 2023. November 23, 2023. ko.
- Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) Box office: Single in Seoul (2023) . November 30, 2023. KOFIC.
- Web site: 이병헌·김서형 주연상→'콘크리트 유토피아' 작품상까지 4관왕(부일영화상)[종합] ]. ‘Single in Seoul’ ranks first among films released in the same period → 94% favorable reviews on CGV Golden Egg Index [Box Office]. Bae Hyo-joo . Newsen . . November 30, 2023. November 30, 2023. ko.
- Web site: '싱글 인 서울' 이동욱·임수정, 그 자체로 설레는 조합[TF씨네리뷰] ]. ‘Single in Seoul’ Lee Dong-wook and Lim Soo-jeong, an exciting combination in itself [TF Cine Review] . Park Ji-yoon. The Fact . Naver. November 25, 2023. November 25, 2023. ko.
- Web site: [리뷰] '싱글인 서울' 이동욱-임수정의 로코학개론 (박범수 감독) ]. [Review] ‘Single in Seoul’ Lee Dong-wook and Lim Soo-jung’s introduction to romantic comedy (Director Park Beom-soo) . Park Jae-hwan . KBS Entertainment . Naver. December 11, 2023. December 11, 2023. ko.