Loveholic (2010 South Korean Film)

Loveholic (Korean: 참을 수 없는; RR: Chameul Soo Eoptneun) is a 2010 South Korean drama film directed by Kwon Chil-in. The film explores themes of infidelity and emotional instability among a group of interconnected individuals.

Promotional poster for the film Loveholic

Plot

The story follows Ji-heun (played by Choo Ja-hyun), a woman in her thirties who experiences a sudden collapse of her personal life, losing her job, her apartment, and her relationship. Seeking stability, she moves in with her friend Kyeong-rin (Han Soo-yeon) and Kyeong-rin's husband, Myeong-won (Jeong Chan). The household dynamic becomes increasingly volatile as Ji-heun develops romantic feelings for Myeong-won, while Myeong-won simultaneously becomes infatuated with Dong-ju (Kim Heung-soo), a colleague of Ji-heun's former partner.

Actor Jeong Chan, who portrays Myeong-won

Production and Release

The film was directed by Kwon Chil-in, with a screenplay written by Han Chang-sung, Hong Keum-ok, and Kim Soo-ah. Its original working title was Reobeuholrik (Loveholic). The film held its world premiere on October 9, 2009, at the 14th Pusan International Film Festival as part of the Korean Cinema Today - Panorama section. It received a wide theatrical release in South Korea on October 21, 2010.

Actress Choo Ja-hyun, who portrays Ji-heun

Cast

The main cast includes:

Choo Ja-hyun as Ji-heun
Jeong Chan as Myeong-won
Kim Heung-soo as Dong-ju
Han Soo-yeon as Kyeong-rin

Actor Kim Heung-soo, who portrays Dong-ju

Actress Han Soo-yeon, who portrays Kyeong-rin