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South Korean Cinema

Spy Girl (2004 Film)

Spy Girl (Korean: 그녀를 모르면 간첩) is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Park Han-Chun. The film explores the intersection of teenage infatuation and espionage.

Spy Girl promotional poster
Promotional poster for the film Spy Girl.

Plot

The story follows Choi Go-Bong, a young man who develops a crush on Lim Gye-Soon, a woman working at a fast-food restaurant. After Go-Bong posts her photograph online, she inadvertently becomes a local internet sensation. However, Gye-Soon is secretly a North Korean spy on a mission to track down a defector, leading to complications as she attempts to maintain her cover while dealing with unwanted public attention.

Kim Jung-Hwa
Kim Jung-Hwa, who portrays Lim Gye-Soon.

Cast

The film features an ensemble cast including:

  • Kim Jung-Hwa as Lim Gye-Soon / Park Hyo-Jin
  • Gong Yoo as Choi Go-Bong
  • Nam Sang-Mi as Nam Jin-A
  • Baek Il-Seob as Park Mu-Sun
  • Kim Ae-Kyeong as Oh Mi-Ja
  • Jadu as Park Hyo-Jin
  • Jo Dal-Hwan as Song Hyo-Kuk
Gong Yoo
Gong Yoo, who plays the lead role of Choi Go-Bong.

Production

Spy Girl was released in South Korea on January 30, 2004, with a runtime of 102 minutes. It was distributed by Showbox.

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