Someone Special (2004 Film)

Someone Special (Korean: 아는 여자; RR: Aneun Yeoja) is a 2004 South Korean romantic comedy film written and directed by Jang Jin. The film explores the intersecting lives of a professional baseball player and a local bartender.

Promotional poster for the film Someone Special.

Plot

Dong Chi-Sung (Jung Jae-Young) is a professional baseball player who faces a series of personal setbacks, including a breakup with his girlfriend. Shortly after, he receives a medical diagnosis indicating he has only three months to live. Seeking solace, he visits a bar where he encounters the bartender, Han Yi-Yeon (Lee Na-Young). The following morning, Chi-Sung awakens in a motel room, discovering that Yi-Yeon had transported him there after he lost consciousness. This event marks the beginning of their unconventional relationship.

Actor Jung Jae-Young — Jung Jae-Young, who portrays Dong Chi-Sung.

Cast

The film features a large ensemble cast, with the primary roles played by:

Jung Jae-Young as Dong Chi-Sung
Lee Na-Young as Han Yi-Yeon

Actress Lee Na-Young — Lee Na-Young, who portrays Han Yi-Yeon.

Supporting cast members include Lim Ha-Ryong, Park Joon-Seo, Lee Ji-Yong, Jang Young-Nam, and Jeong Gyu-Su.

Scene from the film Someone Special — A scene from the film featuring the lead characters.

Production and Release

The film was produced by Jang Jin, Kim Mi-Hwa, and Ji Sang-Yong, with cinematography by Park Yong-Soo. It was released in South Korea on June 25, 2004, with a runtime of 107 minutes. The film was distributed by Cinema Service.

Film Festivals

Someone Special has been featured in international film festivals, including:

The 5th London Korean Film Festival (2010) as part of a Jang Jin retrospective.
The 10th Korean Film Festival in Paris (2015) as a focus selection.