Temptation of Wolves explained

Temptation of Wolves
Director:Kim Tae-kyun
Producer:Cha Seung-jae
Noh Jong-yun
Im Choong-ryul
Starring:Jo Han-sun
Gang Dong-won
Lee Chung-ah
Music:Lee Hoon-seok, Jung Jae-il[1]
Cinematography:Jin Yong-hwan
Editing:Ko Im-pyo
Distributor:Showbox
Runtime:113 minutes
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Native Name:
Child:yes
Hangul:늑대의 유혹
Hanja:늑대의
Rr:Neukdaeui yuhok
Mr:Nŭkdae ŭi yuhok

Temptation of Wolves (; also known as Romance of Their Own or True Romance) is a 2004 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Kim Tae-kyun, and based on a novel of the same name by Internet author Guiyeoni. Starring Jo Han-sun, Gang Dong-won and Lee Chung-ah, the film is about an average high school girl who moves from the countryside to Seoul 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.[2]

Synopsis

From her appearance to her mannerisms, it is easy to tell that Jung Han-kyeong (Lee Chung-ah) is a country girl. After her father's death, she comes to Seoul to live with her mother (Kim Bo-yeon), 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), 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), 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

Awards and nominations

2004 Blue Dragon Film Awards[3]
2004 Korean Film Awards
2005 Grand Bell Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ‘너의 노래는’ 천재 작곡가 정재일, 봉준호·아이유·이적 감동. 2019-01-18. Hankyung.
  2. Web site: Commercial Releases in 2004: Ranked Box-Office Results. Koreanfilm.org. 2015-05-14.
  3. Web site: Romance of Their Own - Awards. Cinemasie. 2013-07-28.