Perhaps Love (2021 film) explained

Perhaps Love
Native Name:
Hangul:장르만 로맨스
Rr:Jangleuman Lomaenseu
Lk:Genre Romance
Director:Jo Eun-ji
Producer:Baek Gyeong-suk
Starring:
Music:Lee Dong-june
Cinematography:Kim Tae-su
Editing:Kim Tae-kyung
Studio:Bleaf Co., Ltd.
Library Pictures International
Distributor:Next Entertainment World
Runtime:113 minutes
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Gross:US$4.3 million[1]

Perhaps Love is a 2021 South Korean comedy drama film, directed by Jo Eun-ji. Starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Oh Na-ra and Kim Hee-won, the film depicts the complex private life of a best-selling author whose work and life go awry as he meets people involved in an unusual romance. The film was released theatrically on November 17, 2021.

Plot

A divorcing couple, a secret relationship on the brink of collapse, a reversed teacher-student dynamic, a mysterious neighbor, and a cousin all become entangled in an unusual romance. The intertwined lives of these individuals slowly come to light.

Cast

Production

Perhaps Love is the directorial debut of actress Jo Eun-ji.[6] On May 2, 2019, it was revealed that Ryu Seung-ryong has been cast in upcoming comedy film tentatively titled as 'Not the Lips'.[7]

Filming began on June 4, 2019,and was wrapped up on September 13.[8] The film was released 2 years after its completion.[9]

Release

The film was released theatrically on November 17, 2021.[10] In April 2022 the film was invited at the 24th edition of Far East Film Festival at Udine held from April 22 to 30 2022.[11] In July 2022, it was invited at the 21st New York Asian Film Festival, where it was screened at Lincoln center on July 26.[12] [13]

Reception

Box office

The film was released on November 17, 2021, on 1192 screens.[14] As per Korean Film Council (Kofic) integrated computer network, the film ranked first on the Korean box office in the opening weekend.[15]

it is at 10th place among all the Korean films released in the year 2021, with gross of US$4.36 million and 514,260 admissions.[16]

Critical response

Bae Hyo-joo reviewing for Newsen praised performances of Ryu Seung-ryong, Oh Nara and Kim Hee-won and wrote, "Perhaps Love evokes sympathy and laughter from viewers. The actors' sincere acting, witty yet realistic dialogues and scenes, and witty directing bring about 100% pure pleasure in a long time."[17]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)Result
202258th Baeksang Arts AwardsBest New DirectorJo Eun-ji[18] [19]
Best Supporting ActorSung Yoo-bin[20] [21]
Best Supporting ActressOh Na-ra
Best New ActorMu Jin-sung
21st New York Asian Film FestivalUncaged Award for Best Feature Film CompetitionPerhaps Love[22] [23]
Best from the East AwardRyu Seung-ryong
Audience AwardPerhaps Love[24]
Best New Director Jo Eun-ji[25] [26]
Best Supporting ActressOh Na-ra
Best New ActorMu Jin-Sung
Best New Director Jo Eun-ji[27]
Best MusicLee Dong-june
58th Grand Bell AwardsBest Supporting ActorKim Hee-won[28] [29]
Best Supporting Actress Oh Na-ra
Best New DirectorJo Eun-ji
Best New ActorMu Jin-sung

Notes and References

  1. Perhaps Love. September 25, 2024. 15587126.
  2. Web site: [공식] 류승룡 주연 '장르만 로맨스', 11월 개봉 확정]. Kim Ji-won. [Official] Ryu Seung-ryong's 'Genre Romance' confirmed for release in November. Ten Asia. Naver. October 6, 2021. November 22, 2021. ko.
  3. News: '극한직업' 류승룡, 코미디 '입술은 안돼요' 출연…오나라·김희원과 호흡 [공식] ]. 'Extreme Job' Ryu Seung-ryong to appear in comedy 'No Lips'... Breathing with Oh Nara and Kim Hee-won [Official] . Jeon Hyo-jin . Sports Donga . Naver . May 2, 2019 . November 22, 2021 . ko.
  4. Web site: 장르만 로맨스' 4차원 이유영X시한폭탄 성유빈, 담 넘는 이웃사이?. Bae Hyo-joo. 'Genre Romance' 4D Lee Yoo-young X Time Bomb Sung Yu-bin, Neighbors Over Walls? . Naver. Newsen . October 19, 2021. November 22, 2021. ko.
  5. Web site: 장르만 로맨스' 오정세·류현경, 제대로 웃기는 특급 신스틸러. 'Genre Romance' Oh Jeong-se and Ryu Hyun-kyung, a really funny scene stealer . Lee Yi-seul . Asia Economy. Naver. November 23, 2021. November 23, 2021. ko.
  6. Web site: 장르만 로맨스' 조은지 감독 "공식 첫 일정, 많이 감격스러워". Kang Da-yoon. 'Genre Romance' Director Jo Eun-ji "I am very moved by the first official scheduleb. My Daily. Naver. October 12, 2021. November 22, 2021. ko.
  7. Web site: Ryu Seung-ryong cast in comedy. 3 May 2019. November 22, 2021. Korea JoongAng Daily.
  8. Web site: Perhaps Love - (Korean Movie, 2021, 장르만 로맨스) . November 22, 2021 . November 22, 2021 . HanCinema.
  9. News: 오나라 "'장르만 로맨스' 2년 만에 개봉…저희 모습 좀 어려" 웃음 (컬투쇼) . Oh Nara "'Romance Only Genre' opens after 2 years... We look a little young" Laugh (Cultwo Show). Kim Yu-jin . Export News . Naver . November 15, 2021 . November 22, 2021 . ko.
  10. News: 오늘 개봉 '장르만 로맨스', 비하인드 TMI '대방출' . Today's release 'Genre Romance', behind-the-scenes TMI 'Great Release'. Yoon Jun-ho . Newsis . Naver . November 17, 2021 . November 22, 2021 . ko.
  11. Web site: Udine Far East Film Festival Confirms Lineup for 24th Edition. 20 April 2022 . 7 June 2022 . Windows on Worlds . en.
  12. Web site: New York Asian Film Festival reveals Screen honourees and full line-up. Michael Rosser. Screen Daily . 30 June 2022 . 12 July 2022. en.
  13. Web site: New York Asian Film Festival 2022, Perhaps Love - 장르만 로맨스. Film at Lincoln Center. 12 July 2022 . 12 July 2022.
  14. Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) Box office: Perhaps Love 2021. December 2, 2021. KOFIC.
  15. News: 류승룡 코미디 통했다…'장르만 로맨스' 개봉 첫 주말 1위 . Ryu Seung-ryong's comedy worked... 'Genre Romance' tops the first weekend of release . Son Jeong-bin. Newsis. Naver . November 22, 2021 . November 22, 2021 . ko.
  16. Web site: KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2021. December 17, 2021. KOFIC.
  17. News: 무해하게 유쾌한 '장르만 로맨스' 얼마만의 진짜 코미디인지[개봉작 리뷰] ]. A harmless and pleasant 'genre romance' how many real comedies [Review] . Bae Hyo-joo. Newsen . Naver . November 17, 2021 . November 22, 2021 . ko.
  18. News: '장르만 로맨스' 조은지, 신인감독상 수상 "류승룡 감사"…'♥남편' 소속사 대표 언급까지 [2022 백상예술대상]]. 'Genre Romance' Jo Eun-ji wins Best New Director Award "Thanks Ryu Seung-ryong"... '♥ Husband' even mentions the representative of the agency [2022 Baeksang Arts Awards] . Kim Nara . My Daily. Naver. May 6, 2022. May 6, 2022. ko.
  19. News: [제58회 백상]'모가디슈' 류승완-'오겜' 대상 영예..이준호X김태리 '2관왕'(종합) ]. [58th Baeksang] 'Mogadishu' Ryu Seung-wan - 'Ogem' Grand Prize ... Jun-ho Lee X Tae-ri Kim 'Two Crowns' (Comprehensive) . Park Seo-yeon . Herald POP. Naver. May 6, 2022. May 6, 2022. ko.
  20. News: 제 58회 백상예술대상. 58 Nominees · Works. April 11, 2022. April 11, 2022. Baeksang Arts Awards. ko.
  21. Web site: 58회 백상예술대상 후보 공개…영광의 주인공은?. 58th Baeksang Arts Awards nominations revealed... Who is the hero of glory? . Ahn Byung-gil. Sports Kyunghyang. Naver. April 11, 2022. April 11, 2022. ko.
  22. Web site: New York Asian Film Festival reveals Screen honourees and full line-up. Michael Rosser. Screen Daily . 30 June 2022 . 13 July 2022. en.
  23. Web site: NYAFF 2022: FULL LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR 21ST NEW YORK ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL. Richard Gray. The Reel Bits . 30 June 2022 . 13 July 2022. en.
  24. Web site: 'Perhaps Love', 'Chilli Laugh Story' win NYAFF audience awards. Ellie Calnan. Screen Daily . 2 August 2022 . 3 August 2022. en.
  25. News: 후보자(후보작) 리스트. Candidate (Nominations) List. Chunsa Film Festival. August 26, 2022. August 27, 2022. ko. September 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210928072854/http://www.chunsa.or.kr/award2.html?cate=award2. dead.
  26. News: 수상자(수상작) 리스트. List of winners (award winners). Chunsa Film Festival. October 1, 2022. December 10, 2022. ko. December 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221210061401/http://www.chunsa.or.kr/award3.html?cate=award3. dead.
  27. Web site: 헤어질 결심 브로커 둘 다 8개 부문 후보 올라. Decision to break up and Broker both nominated for 8 categories. Nam. Yoo-jung. Busan Ilbo. Naver . August 28, 2022. August 29, 2022. ko.
  28. Web site: 제 58회 대종상 영화제 내달 9일 개최... '헌트' 12개, '헤어질 결심' – '한산' 11개 부분 노미네이트. Park. Jae-hwan. The 58th Daejong Film Festival to be held on the 9th of next month... 12 nominations for 'Hunt', 'Decision to break up' – 11 parts for 'Hansan. KBS Media. Naver. 12 October 2022. 12 October 2022. ko.
  29. Web site: '대종상' 작품상은 '헤어질 결심'..박해일·염정아 주연상[종합]]. 'Daejongsang' Best Picture is 'Decision to break up'..Park Hae-il · Yeom Jung-ah Best Actor . Han Hyeon-jeong . Maeil Economy . Naver. December 9, 2022. December 9, 2022. ko.