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Sex First, Love Second
Gong-soo works in an underwear company and has a crush on one of the new designers named Soo-yeon. Gong-soo is preparing a design PT for a major company when he decides to tell Soo-yeon how he feels about her. He looks for a chance to tell her but Chief Lee, a handsome and talented man gets in the way.
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Plot Summary
A struggling screenwriter finds his life upended when he becomes entangled with a group of eccentric friends and their complicated romantic lives. Navigating a series of hilarious mishaps and mistaken identities, he learns that sometimes the path to love is anything but straightforward.
Critical Reception
The film received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its humor predictable and its plot uninspired. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to a disappointing box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
Relies on tired comedic tropes and a lack of originality.
The performances are uninspired, failing to elevate the weak script.
A predictable and unfunny romantic comedy that fails to deliver laughs or emotional resonance.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a predictable and unoriginal comedy with a weak plot and unengaging characters. Many viewers felt the humor fell flat and the overall experience was disappointing.
Fun Fact
The film was originally developed under a different title and underwent several script revisions before its final release.
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