Jul. 27, 2001|South Korea|123 Min.|n/A
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Romance
Description: “My Sassy Girl,” originally titled “Yeopgijeogin Geunyeo” (That Bizarre Girl), is a 2001 South Korean romantic comedy directed by Kwak Jae-yong. It stars Jun Ji-hyun and Cha Tae-hyun and is based on a true story shared through a series of blog posts by Kim Ho-sik, who later adapted it into a novel.
The film became a massive success in South Korea, breaking records as the highest-grossing comedy and ranking among the top five highest-grossing films at the time. Its popularity extended across East Asia, turning it into a regional blockbuster, particularly in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Its impact drew comparisons to “Titanic,” and its DVD release garnered a significant international cult following, especially in China, Southeast Asia, and parts of South Asia.
“My Sassy Girl” played a pivotal role in the global rise of Korean cinema, contributing to the spread of the Korean Wave. Its success led to an expansive media franchise, including international remakes, television adaptations, and a sequel. An American remake starring Jesse Bradford and Elisha Cuthbert was released in 2008, while a Japanese drama adaptation aired in April of the same year. A collaborative sequel, “My New Sassy Girl,” was released in 2016, along with various remakes in India, China, and Nepal.
The story revolves around Gyeon-woo, an engineering student, and an unnamed girl whose unconventional personalities challenge traditional gender norms in Asian societies. Their unique love story captivated audiences and became a cultural phenomenon.
Cast director: Kwak Jae-yong
Cast actor: Cha Tae-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun, Kim In-mun, Song Ok-suk, Han Jin-hee, Yang Geum-seok, Hyun Sook-Hee, Kim Il-Woo, Seo Dong-won, Kwak Jae-yong
Original name: 엽기적인 그녀