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The Romantic President
A gum-popping student wearing a very short uniform and a weird hair-do is looking for 'zzang', the school boss. She turns out to be the new teacher, Choi Eun-Soo, who was trying to get a grasp of situation in the classroom. Eun-Soo has been sacked from numerous schools due to her eccentricity and too-strong dedication to teaching. She finally meets her match in Young-Hee, the troublemaker in her class. Unable to deal with Young-Hee who lives to rebel, Eun-Soo finally decides to call her parents. Yes, Young-hee turns out to be the First Daughter, who is being raised by Han Min-Wook, the popular president with his good looks and integrity. But Eun-Soo is not deterred by the title. She summons the President to school, scolds him, and makes him copy down 'Hwangjoga' 100 times in stead of his daughter. This is the beginning of the battle between Eun-Soo and Min-Wook, the president and also a parent.
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Plot Summary
A stern, highly disciplined presidential candidate, who is known for his principled stance and lack of personal life, suddenly finds himself falling for a warm and compassionate kindergarten teacher. His image-conscious campaign team scrambles to manage the scandal of their stoic leader experiencing the messy, unpredictable emotions of love, while the teacher finds herself navigating the bizarre world of political maneuvering.
Critical Reception
The Romantic President was a modest success in South Korea, appreciated for its lighthearted take on political romance and the chemistry between its leads. While not a critical darling, it was generally seen as an enjoyable romantic comedy with a unique premise.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charming premise and the performances of its lead actors.
Noted for its blend of political satire and romantic comedy elements.
Considered a pleasant, feel-good movie that doesn't take itself too seriously.
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Fun Fact
The film's lead actor, Choi Soo-jong, was already a very popular television actor in South Korea at the time of this film's release, known for his historical dramas.
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