You Are the Apple of My Eye (2024 film)
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| Hangul | 그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀 |
| Literal meaning | The Girl We Liked Back Then |
| Revised Romanization | Geu Sijeol, Uriga Johahaetdeon Sonyeo |
| Directed by | Cho Young-myoung |
| Screenplay by | Cho Young-myoung |
| Based on | The Girl We Chased Together in Those Years by Giddens Ko |
| Produced by | Song Dae-chan |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Hong Jae-sik |
| Edited by | Kim Man-guen |
| Music by | Lee Jong-myoung (Ecobridge) |
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| Distributed by | K-Movie Entertainment |
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| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$1 million[1] |
You Are the Apple of My Eye (Korean: 그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀) is a 2024 South Korean coming-of-age romance film. It is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Taiwanese author Giddens Ko. The film, the feature directorial debut of Cho Young-myoung, is a remake of the 2011 Taiwanese film of the same name. It follows immature Jin-woo (Jung Jin-young), who spent countless days before confessing to his first love Seon-ah (Dahyun) at the age of 18.[2]
The film had its world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 3, 2024.[3][4] It was released in theaters on February 21, 2025.[5]
Synopsis
[edit]You Are the Apple of My Eye vividly portrays the vibrant moments of youth in the 2000s, the subtle emotions of first love, and the intricate journey of a first love spanning 15 years.
Jin-woo and his friends each navigating the highs and lows of adolescence. However, they all share a fascination with Seon-ah, the graceful and beautiful model student who seems like an unattainable dream, despite being in the same class. Despite their different personalities and academic standings, Jin-woo and Seon-ah form a close bond by appreciating each other's unique qualities. Their relationship traverses challenging phases of high school.
Cast
[edit]- Jung Jin-young as Goo Jin-woo
- Dahyun as Oh Seon-ah
- Son Jeong-hyuk as Ahn Sung-bin
- Kim Yo-han as Oh Dong-hyun
- Lee Min-goo as Byun Tae-wan
- Lee Seung-jun as Han Byeong-ju
- Kim Min-ju as Yoon Ji-soo
- Jo Dal-hwan as Teacher
- Park Sung-woong as Jin-woo's father
- Shin Eun-Jung as Jin-woo's mother
- Son Woo-hyeon as Seon-ah's groom
Production
[edit]In May 2024, JYP Entertainment reported that Dahyun was cast as the female lead in the Korean remake of You Are the Apple of My Eye. They further reported, "We have received an offer for the work and are currently reviewing it."[6] Jung Jin-young's agency Management Run also confirmed his appearance in the film.[7]
After completing the casting, principal photography began in early June 2024.[8]
Original soundtrack
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| Released | February 20, 2025[9] | ||||||
| Recorded | 2024 | ||||||
| Genre | Soundtrack | ||||||
| Length | 8:19 | ||||||
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| Producer | Echo Bridge | ||||||
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The album was released for pre-order on February 20, 2025.[10]
Part 1
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "Now Do You" | Ancode | Lee Seon-haeng | Maudy Ayunda | 4:06 |
Part 2
[edit]| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist | Length |
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| 1. | "The girl we liked back then" (그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀) | Jinyoung, Dahyun, Jo Young-myeong | Jinyoung, Dahyun, Kang Myeong-shin | Jinyoung, Dahyun | 4:13 |
Release
[edit]You Are the Apple of My Eye premiered at the 29th Busan International Film Festival in Korean Cinema - Panorama section on October 3, 2024.[3] It was released on February 21, 2025 theatrically in South Korea.[5]
The film has been sold overseas in 8 countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil and Thailand.[8]
Reception
[edit]The film was released on February 21, 2025 on 660 screens.[13][14] The film opened with 25,695 cumulative audience on the first day of its release.[15]
As of March 19, 2025[update], the film has grossed US$1,003,952 from 164,320 admissions at the South Korean box office.[14][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The Box office: Korean films of 2025". KOFIC. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Rosser, Michael (May 14, 2024). "Korean remake of 'You Are The Apple Of My Eye' heads to Cannes market (exclusive)". Screen Daily. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b "The 29th Busan International Film Festival: Selection List". Busan International Film Festival. September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Jo Yeon-kyung (September 8, 2024). 진영·다현 부국제 찾는다 '그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀' 초청 [Jinyoung and Dahyun are looking for the Bujeokjeok 'The Girl We Loved Back Then' invited]. JTBC (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Yoon Hyun-ji (January 27, 2025). 진영X다현, 첫사랑 열풍 예고…'그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀' 2월 개봉 [Jinyoung X Dahyun, First Love Fever Predicted… 'The Girl We Loved Back Then' to be Released in February]. Xports News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
- ^ Ahn Tae-hyun (May 13, 2024). 트와이스 다현, 韓리메이크 '그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀' 주연 물망 [Twice's Dahyun, Lead Role in Korean Remake of 'The Girl We Loved Back Then']. News 1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ Kim Chae-yeon (May 17, 2024). 진영, 영화 '그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀' 출연 확정..풋풋한 첫사랑 비주얼 [Jinyoung confirmed to appear in the movie 'The Girl We Loved Back Then'.. Fresh first love visuals]. OSEN (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Jeong Yu-jin (June 10, 2024). 진영♥다현 '그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀' 한국판, 크랭크인 [Jinyoung♥Dahyun 'Back in the Days, The Girl We Loved' Korean Version, Cranking In]. News 1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved September 9, 2024.
- ^ "그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀 OST" [Back in the Days, The Girl We Loved OST]. Melon. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Ahn Byeong-gil (February 20, 2025). '그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀' OST 음반 예판 ['Back in the Days, the Girl We Loved' OST Album Pre-Order]. Sports Kyunghyang (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ 그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀 OST Part.1 [Back in the Days, The Girl We Loved OST Part.1]. Melon (in Korean). Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ 그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀 OST Part.2 [The Girl We Loved Back Then OST Part.2]. Melon (in Korean). Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "KOFIC, KOBIS (Korean Box Office Information System) The box office You Are the Apple of My Eye (2025)". KOFIC. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ a b "Daily Box Office". KOBIS (in Korean). Retrieved February 22, 2025.
- ^ Choi Yi-jung (February 22, 2025). 진영♥︎다현 '그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀' 개봉 첫날 2.5만..첫사랑 돌풍 [Jinyoung♥︎Dahyun 'The Girl We Loved Back Then' Opens 25,000 on the First Day... First Love Craze]. OSEN (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
