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The Heaven is Only Open to the Single (2012)

The Heaven is Only Open to the Single (Korean: 설마 그럴리가 없어; RR: Seolma Geureolriga Ubseo) is a 2012 South Korean romance and music film directed and written by Cho Sung-Kyu. The film was released in South Korea on June 21, 2012, and has a runtime of 95 minutes.

Promotional poster for The Heaven is Only Open to the Single
Promotional poster for the 2012 film.

Plot

The story follows Yoon-So (played by Choi Yoon-So), an actress who faces public scrutiny and a career-related dating ban following a high-profile breakup with her comedian boyfriend. Despite interest from others, she remains uninterested in dating, finding solace in the music of artist Lee Sang-Soon.

Simultaneously, the film introduces Neung-Ryong (played by Lee Neung-Ryong), a 35-year-old musician. After being deemed ineligible for a marriage agency due to his financial background, he is commissioned to compose the soundtrack for a film. During his work, he develops an unexpected connection while watching Yoon-So on screen.

Cast

The film features a mix of actors and musicians, reflecting its musical theme.

Choi Yoon-So
Choi Yoon-So as Yoon-So.
Lee Neung-Ryong
Lee Neung-Ryong as Neung-Ryong.
  • Choi Yoon-So as Yoon-So
  • Lee Neung-Ryong as Neung-Ryong
  • Seo Bum-Suk as Department Head Seo
  • Baek Hyun-Jin as Director Jeon
  • Jun Ji-Hoo as In-Sung
  • Mongoose as Mongoose
  • Lee Sang-Soon as Sang-Soon
  • Lee Ha-Yul as Jin-Woo
Seo Bum-Suk
Seo Bum-Suk.
Baek Hyun-Jin
Baek Hyun-Jin.
Jun Ji-Hoo
Jun Ji-Hoo.
Mongoose
Mongoose.
Lee Sang-Soon
Lee Sang-Soon.
Lee Ha-Yul
Lee Ha-Yul.
Film still
A scene from the film.

Production

The film was produced by Jo Young-Eun and Shim In-Ae, with cinematography by Lee Hee-Sub. It was distributed by Film JoseE.

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