On Your Wedding Day (2018 Film)
On Your Wedding Day (Korean: 너의 결혼식; RR: Neoui Gyeolhonsik) is a 2018 South Korean romantic drama film directed by Lee Seok-geun. The film explores the long-term relationship between two individuals, Woo-yeon and Seung-hee, spanning from their high school years into adulthood.
Plot
The story begins during the summer of Woo-yeon's junior year of high school. Woo-yeon, who is frequently involved in fights and lacks academic interest, encounters a new transfer student named Seung-hee. He falls in love with her at first sight. To navigate the attention of other male students, the two pretend to date. This arrangement eventually evolves into a genuine romantic connection, during which Seung-hee encourages Woo-yeon to abandon his fighting habits. Their relationship is interrupted when Seung-hee abruptly leaves town.
A year later, Woo-yeon is working at a chicken restaurant. Upon learning that Seung-hee is attending Hankook University, he commits to his studies and gains admission to the same institution, hoping to reconnect with her.
Production
The film was written by Lee Seok-geun and Yoo Young-a. Principal photography commenced on September 18, 2017, and concluded on December 4, 2017. The role of the lead male was initially offered to Kang Ha-neul, who declined the part.
Cast
- Park Bo-young as Seung-hee
- Kim Young-kwang as Woo-yeon
- Kang Ki-young as Ok Geun-nam
- Ko Kyu-pil as Gu Kong-ja
- Jang Sung-bum as Choi Soo-pyo
- Seo Eun-su as Park Min-kyung
- Shin So-yul as So-jung
- Song Jae-rim as Yoon-geun
- Lim Hyung-joon as Mr. Bae
- Kim Hyun-sook as Ms. Min
- Cha Yub as Lee Taek-ki
Awards
At the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards held on May 1, 2019, Kim Young-kwang received the award for Best New Actor for his performance in the film.