#cho yeo jeong

[lullabiesinaglasswilderness]

#parasite #bong joon ho #cho yeo jeong #park so dam #lee sun kyun #jang hye jin #park myung hoon #bts #behind the scenes #korean movie

[cinemoments]

Parasite, dir. Bong Joon-ho, 2019

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[i4brience]

parasite (2019) headers !

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[welcome-to-the-cafe]

Obsessed (2014) and Decision to Leave (2022)

If I had a dollar for every time a disaffected married Korean man with a respected job no longer has any love for his wife and instead falls for a mysterious Chinese woman who likes birds, I'd have two dollars, which could probably buy 1 lamb skewer in Flushing.

(Top: Decision to Leave, Bottom: Obsessed)

Both are heavy in symbolism, both mostly follow the perspective of the man, both have him go through an existential crisis as result of his affair, and both end in tragedy. Only one of them actually uses a Chinese actress though, Tang Wei, who is as frightening as ever. It almost seemed like her character in Lust Caution survived execution and grew to become a real killer.

What is interesting to me is that Korean media seems to regard Chinese women, and maybe Chinese people in general, with a kind of uncouthness, roughness, and danger that is nevertheless alluring and exotic. I think of how much Koreans love Twice's Tzuyu. In both these movies, the Chinese woman is looked down upon by Korean society at large, which in turn forces her under the care of exploitative men. Shunned by society externally, she becomes connected to a sensitive Korean man who begins to reject the society internally. The man becomes obsessed with the beautiful foreigner, the obsession driven by the taboo nature. Their affair (steamy or metaphorical) causes both to enter a downward spiral that ends in disaster and death. I will say, the execution of this affair is a lot better in Decision to Leave; the reason for demise is not a straightforward "heartbreak", but a more complex mutually parasitic/destructive relationship. Tang Wei's character claims she didn't truly begin to love the detective until he had violated his convictions as a law enforcer to allow her to escape justice for the crime he just solved. In contrast, Lim Ji-yeon's Chinese woman is very...passive. She resigns herself to her role in the society, though it was brave of her to refuse the colonel's final advances. Sometimes it takes courage to be unromantic.

These two subdued Chinese beauties also remind me of Shu Qi's character in "I Married A Gangster", who is a ill-tempered kungfu fighting bad b*tch who is in Korea for some reason. I didn't continue the movie after 5 minutes because the sword dance she was doing in the beginning that ended in her massacring the attending mafia felt very cringe and stereotypical.

This instance in turn brings up Detective Ma in Extreme Job, the relentless (male) cop who displays an arsenal of surprising talents, one of which is speaking Chinese (which is barely discernable to me) to a group of drug-selling Chinese gangsters.

We can go into all sorts of analysis about where these archetypes come from, but I won't do that; I'm just gonna admit it's a little fun being seen as vaguely unwholesome.

#kevin watches #decision to leave #obsessed #tang wei #hae il park #lim ji yeon #song seung heon #cho yeo jeong

[sasa-chan]

#sexy color #colouring #2019 #bong joon ho #song kang ho #lee sun kyun #cho yeo jeong #choi woo shik #park so dam #jang hye jin #parasite #thriller film #korean film

[bonniehooper]

Endless List of My Favorite Movies

Parasite (2019)

#Parasite #Song Kang ho #Choi Woo shik #Lee Sun kyun #Cho Yeo jeong #Park So dam #Lee Jung eun #Jang Hye jin #Park Myung hoon #Jung Ji so #Jung Hyeon jun #Endless List of My Favorite Movies #ELoMFM

[originalhoneys]

Cho Yeo Jeong

#Cho Yeo Jeong #honey

[yourdailymag]

Cho Yeo-jeong for Dazed March 2020

#Cho Yeo Jeong #Korea #Film #photoshoot #2020 #Dazed

[nirbanox]

Parasite (2019)

Directed by Bong Joon-ho

#parasite #bong joon ho #park so dam #cho yeo jeong #choi woo shik #kang ho song #movies #Oscar #south korean film #south korean movies #caps #movie screencaps

[cinemagal]

21 FILMS OF THE 21ST CENTURY Parasite (2019) dir. Bong Joon-ho

#filmgifs #moviegifs #filmedit #userfilm #parasite #bong joon-ho #2010s #oscar winner #song kang-ho #lee sun-kyun #cho yeo-jeong #choi woo-sik #park so-dam #lee jeong-eun #21films #drama #comedy #thriller #blood

[gmzriver]

Parasite (2019) headers. 

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[brokehorrorfan]

Spoke Art has released Memories of Murder and Parasite posters by Guillaume Morellec. Each 24x36 screen print is limited to 100 and will ship in 5-7 weeks. They're $65 each or $115 for the pair.

#memories of murder #parasite #bong joon-ho #song kang ho #horror #korean film #spoke art #guillaume morellec #art #gift #lee sun kyun #cho yeo-jeong #choi woo shik #park so dam #jang hye-jin

[thepersona]

A non-romantic K-drama starter pack

If you're interested in K-dramas but don't know where to begin, and aren't interested in (or would like to take a break from) romantic storylines, then this is for you!

P.S.: Some of these dramas may contain romantic side plots that don't necessarily define the main storyline. List not sorted in any particular order, and only includes completed dramas.

Gifs not mine!

Stranger (2017; 2019)

A political crime thriller full of red herrings, "Stranger" (Season 1) follows an investigation into the murder of a man who has bribed countless officials from multiple levels and branches of government. Led by stoic prosecutor Hwang Shi Mok (Cho Seung Woo) and feisty detective Han Yeo Jin (Bae Doona), this well-paced, well-acted drama is full of twists and turns that will make you suspect everyone at some point.

Kingdom (2019; 2020)

Historical political drama meets zombie thriller in the 2019 hit "Kingdom" (Season 1). The story follows Crown Prince Yi Chang (Ju Ji Hoon) as he investigates an outbreak of a mysterious plague that turns average citizens into rabid monsters while fighting to keep  his rightful place as heir to the throne. The hit series has led to a second season and a prequel TV movie "Ashin of the North" (2021).

Signal (2016)

Featuring a mysterious walkie-talkie that links the past to the present, "Signal" is one of the most beloved police dramas of the last decade because of its refreshing take on the genre and the top-notch performances of its three leads: Kim Hye Soo, Lee Je Hoon, and Jo Jin Woong. 

The Uncanny Counter (2020)

"The Uncanny Counter" is a comedy-drama about four "counters", or grim reapers who have been lent superhuman abilities by a group of spirits. Their main job is to stop demons who possess violent criminals that become more powerful by consuming the souls of their victims. Funny, colorful, and action-packed, the show features wonderful performances from the main actors: Jo Byeong Gyu, Yoon Joon Sang, Kim Se Jeong, and (my personal favorite) Yeom Hye Ran. The hit series has been granted a second season.

Racket Boys (2021)

If you need a feel-good drama that's not too heavy on the tears, crime, and lovey-dovey tropes, then this may be for you. "Racket Boys" is about an underdog middle school badminton team that dreams to make a mark on the national level and beyond. The rural setting and endearing ensemble cast, led by the talented Tang Jun Sang, allow for lighthearted moments but are never too cartoonish. A puppy love storyline exists between the leads, but it's very wholesome and innocent, and given far less importance than the struggle surrounding the national tournament.

Squid Game (2021)

International smash hit "Squid Game" is about a mysterious organization that selects individuals with impossible debt to participate in a series of children's games to have a shot at winning 45.6 billion won. The catch: only the winner gets to live. Features an amazing ensemble cast led by Lee Jung Jae, Park Hae Soo, and impressive newcomer Jung Ho Yeon.

Dear My Friends (2016)

A slice-of-life comedy drama featuring a stellar ensemble cast of the most accomplished Korean actors and actresses over 60, "Dear My Friends" follows 40-year-old writer Park Wan (Go Hyun Jung) as she chronicles the stories of her mother, her aunts, and their families. There are two romantic side stories here but the overall plot is more invested in how your friends can become your family especially after you reach a certain age. Think "Golden Girls" but in Korea. Praise-worthy acting from everyone involved, especially the main quintet: Na Moon Hee, Kim Hye Ja, Go Doo Shim, Park Won Sook, and Oscar winner Youn Yuh Jung.

Live (2018)

"Live" is a slice-of-life, police procedural drama that tells the story of rookies and veterans at Hongil Station in Seoul, where there is no shortage of petty and violent crimes. The crimes featured examine the decisions that South Korean cops have to make especially in dangerous situations wherein the gray areas become even grayer. There are romantic storylines between the four leads but they never overshadow the cases. Wonderful acting, especially from Bae Sung Woo and Bae Jeong Ok who play the veterans Oh Yang Chon and Ahn Jang Mi, respectively. Also stars funny man Lee Kwang Soo and the angelic Jung Yu Mi (Train to Busan).

Vincenzo (2021)

Born in South Korea, adopted into an Italian family, mafia lawyer Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong Ki) flies back to Seoul after falling out with his adopted brother following the death of his boss/father-figure. His mission is to retrieve gold hidden beneath the dilapidated Geumga Plaza before it is ultimately demolished by the evil Babel Group that constantly harrasses its tennants to move out. Teaming up with the feisty lawyer Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo Been, Vincenzo uses mafia tactics in his war against the conglomerate that thinks itself above the law. What sounds like a heavy premise is offset by the physical and witty comedy provided by the charismatic leads and supporting cast. There is romance between the leads (who share great chemistry nonetheless) but it is by no means the driving force of this story. They could have recasted this with two male leads as more of a bromance story and the outcome would be quite similar, but Jeon Yeo Been gives a unique, quirky flair to her character that makes her difficult to replace.

Hyena (2020)

I know I said this wasn't a list for romantic K-Dramas but hear me out. There's romance but it's not what you think (the leads kiss a grand total of 3 times, twice in the first ep then once a little later). "Hyena" explores the world of corporate lawyers who serve the South Korean 1%. It's a dog-eat-dog world where the most conniving and least picky hyena reigns supreme. The hyena in question would be the brilliant renegade lawyer Jang Geum Ja (Kim Hye Soo). Sparks fly as she goes head to head with the by-the-book, elite lawyer Yoon Hee Jae (Ju Ji Hoon), whose ideals are constantly challenged as his world unravels around him.  The cases are challenging and the solutions that the leads come up with are intriguing. Romance doesn't drive this drama, but the chemistry between the leads is undeniable. 

#stranger #tvn stranger #cho seung woo #bae doona #hwang shi mok #han yeo jin #kingdom netflix #kingdom #ju ji hoon #yi chang #signal tvn #tvn signal #signal 2016 #kim hye soo #lee je hoon #jo jin woong #the uncanny counter #jo byung gyu #kim se jeong #yoon jun sang #yeom hye ran #racket boys #squid game #dear my friends #live tvn #live 2018 #live kdrama #vincenzo #vincenzo cassano #hyena

[camyfilms]

기생충 2019

You know what kind of plan never fails? No plan. No plan at all. You know why? Because life cannot be planned. Look around you. Did you think these people made a plan to sleep in the sports hall with you? But here we are now, sleeping together on the floor. So, there's no need for a plan. You can't go wrong with no plans. We don't need to make a plan for anything. It doesn't matter what will happen next. Even if the country gets destroyed or sold out, nobody cares. Got it?

#기생충 #parasite #2019 #song kangho #lee sunkyun #cho yeo-jeong #choi wooshik #park sodam #jang hyejin #lee jungeun #park myunghoon #jung jiso #jung hyeonjun

[cinematicmasterpiece]

parasite (2019)

#parasite #film #movie #cinema #bong joon-ho #park so-dam #cho yeo-jeong #choi woo-shik #jung ji-so #jung hyeon-jun #south korea #asia #asian film #asian cinema #south korean film #south korean cinema #queue

[cieuxgris]

Behind the Scenes of Parasite (2019)

#parasite #bts #bong joon ho #song kang-ho #cho yeo-jeong #park so-dam #choi woo-sik #lee jeong-eun #jang hye-jin #jung hyun-jun #jung ji-so #film #movies #set design