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Choi-gang lo-maen-seu

  • 2007
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
326
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Choi-gang lo-maen-seu (2007)
ComedyRomance

Young cop with debilitating phobia meets a hyperactive young journalist who complicates his life and career by always managing to do the wrong thing.Young cop with debilitating phobia meets a hyperactive young journalist who complicates his life and career by always managing to do the wrong thing.Young cop with debilitating phobia meets a hyperactive young journalist who complicates his life and career by always managing to do the wrong thing.

  • Director
    • Jeong-woo Kim
  • Writers
    • Hee-seon Dong
    • Yoon-jeong Hong
    • Lee Jung-Sub
  • Stars
    • Lee Dong-wook
    • Hyun Young
    • Lee Jung-hun
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    326
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jeong-woo Kim
    • Writers
      • Hee-seon Dong
      • Yoon-jeong Hong
      • Lee Jung-Sub
    • Stars
      • Lee Dong-wook
      • Hyun Young
      • Lee Jung-hun
    • 5User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Lee Dong-wook
    Lee Dong-wook
    • Kang Jae-hyuk
    Hyun Young
    • Choi Soo-jin
    • (as Hyeon-yeong)
    Lee Jung-hun
    • Det. Soh Dong-joon
    Jeon Soo-kyeong
    Jeon Soo-kyeong
    • Oh Dong-suk
    Jae-jin Jeong
    • Chief Jo
    Kim Jae-man
    Kim Jae-man
    • Ju Seok-tae
    Kim Seung-min
    • Mo Doo-hyeon
    Joo Suk-tae
    Joo Suk-tae
    • Park Jang-seok
    • (as Seok-tae Ju)
    Myeong-jin Lee
    • Han Ji-won
    Kim Min-kyo
    Kim Min-kyo
    • F1
    • (as Min-gyo Kim)
    Hwang Hyo-eun
    • Seon-mi
    Jeong In-gi
    Jeong In-gi
    • Newspaper Team Leader
    Deok-seong Ha
    • Newspaper Security
    Jung Hyung-suk
    Jung Hyung-suk
    • Instructor in Charge
    Hyeon Jyeong
    • Chi-gon's Group 1
    Yong-ho Jeong
    • Chi-gon's Group 2
    Tae-woo Kim
    • Chi-gon's Group 3
    Seon-min Lee
    • Chi-gon's Group 4
    • Director
      • Jeong-woo Kim
    • Writers
      • Hee-seon Dong
      • Yoon-jeong Hong
      • Lee Jung-Sub
    • All cast & crew
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    5paul_m_haakonsen

    Nothing extraordinary...

    For an action/comedy/romance in the Korean cinema, then "The Perfect Couple" (aka "Choi-gang lo-maen-seu") failed to stand out from so many other movies in the genre. That being said, I am not saying that it is bad movie, it was just plain and quite generic, mediocre if you will.

    The concept idea of the story was alright. A police officer suffering from an odd phobia bumps into a journalist whom seems to have a lot of bad luck, and his life changes instantly.

    While the story idea was alright, the movie just lacked moments where you would be laughing. They simply weren't there! I laughed once, and it was when a supporting character was hit by a Molotov cocktail. In a movie like this it is crucial that there is comedy with the main characters. But director Jeong-Woo Kim just failed to deliver.

    The lead actress portraying the journalist carried the movie pretty much all by herself, as the male lead actor just lacked on-screen charisma and wasn't particularly good at acting.

    "The Perfect Couple" failed to impress or make a lasting impression. You are better off spending your money and time elsewhere. It is also one of those movies, should you watch it, that you will watch once and never again.
    10priyajahnavi

    Excellent Movie, Lee Dong Wook's looks are killer

    It's an excellent movie with comedy and cute scenes of journalist and cop. Movie started with explaining the phobia of cop, how he has become cop inspite of that and then the cute and funny banters with journalist, how they solve the drug case very interestingly. Lee Dong Wook looks so dashing in a cop role and very cute at the same time, cop's temper and journalist's childish nature is very cute.. In love with Lee Dong Wook's looks. Last 20 minutes of movie, I watched it in loop. It's such a cute scenes, I really want to watch Lee Dong Wook in cop roles more and more.. Overall, I really liked the movie, i recommend to watch this especially Dong Wook's fans.
    10HiSherry37

    Perfect Couple

    Awesome Movie. Excellent Acting. The journalist and the cop are Excellent team workers, and their banter is funny. The singing was horrible, though, but I loved the confidence.

    What else can I say without giving away the storyline? It's definitely worth the watch. I have been enjoying watching K dramas since I was introduced to them on Netflix. So far, my number one favorite actor in k dramas is Lee Dong Wook. He brings the shows to life-an outstanding actor. You can feel the emotions from the screen. It feels real even though it isn't.

    I am enjoying watching his work on the Kococawa app and Viki.
    7phd_travel

    Funny and enjoyable cop comedy

    Hyun Young is a comedienne with a distinct voice and this movie is built around her amusing persona. She plays a bumbling journalist who gets involved with a cop played by Lee Dong Wook. He acts well, he has always had comic timing and they make this show funny and enjoyable. They proceed to take down some drug dealers amidst the shady night life scene. The action sequences look quite convincing. Some of the cops and criminals look similar so you need to concentrate when they go undercover. Look out for some familiar supporting character actors and actresses.

    This is a 2007 movie so some things feel and look a bit dated and the scenery looks old fashioned but it is quite entertaining still.

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      [from film subtitles]

      Chi-gon: Detective Kang, no wonder a dog can sniff well.

      Kang: A dog can only sniff well. So this is where you settled?

      Chi-gon: Wasn't easy because of your present two years ago.

      Kang: Looks easy. I thought you'd live lame forever.

      Chi-gon: Shut up and listen well. You're only a cop. Can't do anything.

      Kang: Aren't you tired to be wrongful all the time? Live right for once.

      Chi-gon: I'll give you a choice. The drug dealer Ju Seok-tae, my thirteen years old friend. Isn't that enough?

    • Connections
      References Mission: Impossible (1996)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2007 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • The Perfect Couple
    • Production company
      • The Dream & Pictures
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,235,705
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
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