ESP Couple (2008 Film)

ESP Couple (Korean: 초감각 커플; RR: Chogamgak Kakkeopeul) is a 2008 South Korean film directed and written by Kim Hyeong-Ju. The film combines elements of romance, mystery, and supernatural fiction, focusing on the developing relationship between two individuals with contrasting personalities.

Promotional poster for the film ESP Couple.

Plot

The story follows Su-min, a college student who possesses the supernatural ability to read minds. His life changes when he encounters Hyun-jin, a high school student who becomes fascinated by his powers. Despite Su-min's initial reluctance to interact with her, the two become entangled in a mystery involving a kidnapping case. As Hyun-jin persistently tests Su-min's abilities, the pair finds themselves working together to uncover the truth behind the crime.

Actor Jin Goo — Jin Goo portrays the protagonist, Su-min.

Cast

The film features Jin Goo as the mind-reading Su-min and Park Bo-Young as the curious Hyun-jin. The supporting cast includes:

Hwang Sang-Kyung as a man in a couple at the park
Jo Yeon-Ho as the head of police investigations
Han Gab-Soo as the head of the research center
Lee Sang-Hong as a detective
Ham Sung-Min as young Su-min
Kim Kyung-Sik as the kidnapper
Kang Jin-A as a woman in a couple at the park
Shin Wu-Cheol as a doctor
Park Jin-Soo as the restaurant owner's son
Park Jung-Min as an X-ray doctor
Jung Won-Jo as a chief researcher
Jung Joo-Ri

Actress Park Bo-Young — Park Bo-Young portrays Hyun-jin.

Production

ESP Couple was released in South Korea on November 27, 2008. The film has a runtime of 85 minutes. It was produced by Jang Sung-Yeon, with cinematography by Song Hyuk-Jae.

Scene from ESP Couple — A scene featuring the main characters in ESP Couple.