Honey Sweet (2023 Film)
Honey Sweet (Korean: 달짝지근해: 7510) is a 2023 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Lee Han. The film follows the story of Chi-Ho, a confectionery researcher with a refined palate but limited social awareness, whose life changes after meeting a woman named Il-Young.
Plot
Chi-Ho, played by Yu Hae-Jin, works as a researcher for a confectionery company. While he possesses an exceptional sense of taste, he struggles with social interactions and remains largely detached from the world outside his professional interests. His life is primarily defined by his work and his relationships with his immature older brother, Seok-Ho (Cha In-Pyo), and his narcissistic boss, Byeong-Hoon (Jin Sun-Kyu). The routine of his life is disrupted when he encounters Il-Young (Kim Hee-Seon), a woman who begins to change his perspective and emotional state.
Production
The film was directed by Lee Han with a screenplay written by Lee Byeong-Hun. Principal photography for the project commenced in July 2022 and concluded on October 13, 2022. The film was released in South Korea on August 15, 2023, with a total runtime of 118 minutes.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast including several notable South Korean actors in both lead and cameo roles.
- Yu Hae-Jin as Chi-Ho
- Kim Hee-Seon as Il-Young
- Cha In-Pyo as Seok-Ho
- Jin Sun-Kyu as Byeong-Hoon
- Han Sun-Hwa as Eun-Sook
