He Was Cool (2004 Film)

He Was Cool (Korean: 그 놈은 멋있었다) is a South Korean romantic comedy film released on July 22, 2004. Directed by Lee Hwan-Kyung, the film is based on the popular internet novel of the same name by author Gwiyeoni. The production features a cast led by Song Seung-Heon and Jung Da-Bin.

He Was Cool promotional poster — Promotional poster for the 2004 film He Was Cool.

Plot

The story follows Han Ye-won, a high school student who finds herself targeted by a popular and intimidating boy named Ji Eun-sung after she posts a critical comment on her school's website. Following an accidental kiss between the two, Eun-sung demands that Ye-won enter a relationship with him, claiming that she is the first girl to ever kiss him. Despite her initial resentment toward his overbearing personality, Ye-won eventually begins to develop romantic feelings for him.

Song Seung-Heon as Ji Eun-sung — Song Seung-Heon portrays the lead character, Ji Eun-sung.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

Song Seung-Heon as Ji Eun-sung
Jung Da-Bin as Han Ye-won
Lee Min-Hyuk as Kim Seung-pyo
Lee Ki-Woo as Kim Han-sung
Jeong Jun-Ha as the homeroom teacher

Jung Da-Bin as Han Ye-won — Jung Da-Bin in her role as Han Ye-won.

Production

The film was produced by Yoo Byoung-Suk, with cinematography handled by Lee Kang-Min and Park Seung-Bae. The screenplay was adapted from Gwiyeoni's novel by Kim Young-Suk and director Lee Hwan-Kyung. The film has a runtime of 113 minutes.