Like for Likes (2016 Film)

Like for Likes (Korean: 좋아해줘; RR: Johahaejyo) is a 2016 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Park Hyun-Jin. The film utilizes an ensemble cast to explore the complexities of modern romance, specifically focusing on how social media interactions influence personal relationships.

Like for Likes promotional poster — Promotional poster for the film Like for Likes.

Plot

The narrative follows three distinct couples as they navigate love and communication in the digital age:

No Jin-Woo and Jo Gyung-A: Jin-Woo (Yoo Ah-In) is a popular actor recently discharged from military service. He is approached by television screenwriter Gyung-A (Lee Mi-Yeon) for a new project, though he initially declines. Their relationship becomes complicated when Jin-Woo encounters Gyung-A's young child, leading him to question his own past.
Jung Sung-Chan and Ham Joo-Ran: Sung-Chan (Kim Ju-Hyeok) operates a Japanese restaurant and finds himself in an unexpected living arrangement with flight attendant Joo-Ran (Choi Ji-Woo) after both experience personal setbacks involving their housing and relationships.
Lee Soo-Ho and Jang Na-Yeon: Soo-Ho (Kang Ha-Neul) is a talented songwriter who lives with a hearing disability resulting from a high school accident. He meets drama producer Na-Yeon (Esom) at Sung-Chan's restaurant. As they begin dating, Soo-Ho struggles with the anxiety of disclosing his disability to her.

Production

The film was produced by Jin Il-Gyoo and Lee Han-Seung, with a screenplay written by Yoo Young-A and director Park Hyun-Jin. Principal photography commenced on July 25, 2015, and concluded on October 15, 2015. During its development phase, the project was known by the working title Happy Facebook.

Actress Lee Mi-Yeon — Lee Mi-Yeon portrays screenwriter Jo Gyung-A.

Actor Yoo Ah-In — Yoo Ah-In stars as the actor No Jin-Woo.

Actress Choi Ji-Woo — Choi Ji-Woo portrays flight attendant Ham Joo-Ran.

Actor Kim Ju-Hyeok — Kim Ju-Hyeok stars as restaurant owner Jung Sung-Chan.

Actress Esom — Esom portrays drama producer Jang Na-Yeon.

Actor Kang Ha-Neul — Kang Ha-Neul portrays the songwriter Lee Soo-Ho.

Still from the film — A scene featuring the ensemble cast.