Lovers of Six Years (2008 Film)

Lovers of Six Years (Korean: 6년째 연애중; RR: 6nyeonjjae Yeonaejung) is a 2008 South Korean romantic comedy-drama film directed by Park Hyun-jin. The film examines the dynamics of a long-term romantic relationship that has reached a stage of comfortable, yet stagnant, familiarity.

Promotional poster for the film Lovers of Six Years

Plot

The story follows Da-jin (Kim Ha-neul) and Jae-young (Yoon Kye-sang), a couple who have been together for six years. While they maintain separate apartments, they live in neighboring units and share a deeply ingrained routine. Da-jin works as an editor at a publishing company, while Jae-young is a producer for a home shopping network.

The stability of their relationship is challenged when external romantic interests emerge. Da-jin begins working with an illustrator named Jin-seong (Shin Sung-rok), who develops feelings for her. Simultaneously, Jae-young encounters a younger woman at his workplace who shows interest in him. The film explores whether their established bond can withstand these new temptations and the pressures of their long-term commitment.

Actress Kim Ha-neul — Kim Ha-neul, who portrays Da-jin

Actor Yoon Kye-sang — Yoon Kye-sang, who portrays Jae-young

Cast

The primary cast includes:

Kim Ha-neul as Da-jin
Yoon Kye-sang as Jae-young
Shin Sung-rok as Lee Jin-seong
Cha Hyun-jung as Ji-eun
Seo Dong-won as Min-jae
Ok Go-woon as Mi-young

Actor Shin Sung-rok — Shin Sung-rok, who portrays Lee Jin-seong

Actress Cha Hyun-jung — Cha Hyun-jung, who portrays Ji-eun

Actor Seo Dong-won — Seo Dong-won, who portrays Min-jae

Actress Ok Go-woon — Ok Go-woon, who portrays Mi-young

Scene from the film — A scene from the film featuring the leads

Production

The film was directed by Park Hyun-jin, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Yang Hyun-chan. It was produced by Kim Seung-bum and Yang Hyun-chan. The film was distributed by Studio 2.0 and released in South Korea on February 5, 2008, with a runtime of 112 minutes.