Perfect Partner (2011 Film)

Perfect Partner (Korean: 완벽한 파트너; RR: Wonbyeokhan Pateuneo) is a 2011 South Korean comedy film written and directed by Park Hyun-Soo. The film explores the dynamics between two pairs of mentors and their respective mentees, focusing on the intersection of professional collaboration and personal relationships.

Promotional poster for the film Perfect Partner.

Plot

The narrative follows two distinct professional relationships. Joon-Suk (Kim Young-Ho) is a screenwriter struggling to find new inspiration, while his mentee, Yeon-Hee (Yoon Chae-Yi), is a passionate aspiring writer who lacks creative direction. Simultaneously, a cooking researcher named Hee-Sook (Kim Hye-Sun) seeks to innovate her culinary craft, finding a partner in her student, Min-Soo (Kim San-Ho), who provides fresh and novel ideas. As these pairs collaborate, their professional boundaries blur into complex personal entanglements.

Actor Kim Young-Ho — Kim Young-Ho, who portrays the screenwriter Joon-Suk.

Actress Kim Hye-Sun — Kim Hye-Sun, who portrays the cooking researcher Hee-Sook.

Cast

Kim Young-Ho as Joon-Suk
Kim Hye-Sun as Hee-Sook
Kim San-Ho as Min-Soo
Yoon Chae-Yi as Yeon-Hee
Jung Joo-Hee as Soo-Jin
Moon Chae-Young as Sang-Mi
Jo Sung-Hee as Manager Kim
Lee Joo-Won as Ye-Sun

Actor Kim San-Ho — Kim San-Ho, who portrays the student Min-Soo.

Actress Yoon Chae-Yi — Yoon Chae-Yi, who portrays the aspiring writer Yeon-Hee.

Production and Release

The film was produced by Kim Se-Hoon, Park Hyun-Soo, Kim Myung-Eun, and Jung Jae-Hoon. It features cinematography by Kim Young-No. The film was released in South Korea on November 17, 2011, with a runtime of 120 minutes. It was distributed by Time Story Group.

Scene from the film Perfect Partner — A scene from the film featuring the cast.

Festival Appearances

Perfect Partner was screened at several international film festivals, including the 14th Udine Far East Film Festival in 2012 and the 19th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in 2015.