Fashion King
Fashion King

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Fashion King

2014
Movie
127 min
Korean

A teenaged boy transforms from a 'fashion terrorist' to a 'fashion king' in order to win the heart of the prettiest girl in school. The story is about high school boy Ki-myung, who has a crush on the prettiest girl in his class and opens his eyes to fashion in order to become the best dressed person in the world.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Oh Ki-hwanGenres: Drama, Romance, Comedy

Plot Summary

Kang Young-gul is a young, ambitious man with no money but a strong sense of fashion. He dreams of becoming a fashion mogul and wins the heart of Lee Ga-young, a hardworking girl who inspires his designs. However, their relationship is tested by love, ambition, and rivalry as they navigate the cutthroat world of the fashion industry in New York and Korea.

Critical Reception

Fashion King received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many citing a weak and convoluted plot, underdeveloped characters, and a lack of chemistry among the leads. While some appreciated the visuals and the exploration of the fashion industry, the film ultimately failed to impress on a narrative level.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish cinematography and exploration of the fashion world.

  • Criticized for a disjointed and predictable storyline.

  • The performances were considered uneven, with little chemistry between the main actors.

Google audience: Audience reception was generally poor, with many viewers finding the plot illogical and the character development lacking. Some appreciated the fashion elements, but this was not enough to salvage the film for most.

Fun Fact

The film is based on a popular South Korean comic (manhwa) of the same name by Noh Sung-il.

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