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‘Our Movie‘ Premieres: Can the New SBS Drama Captivate Audiences?
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seoul, South Korea – The new SBS gold drama, ‘Our Movie’, premiered on June 13, 2025, introducing a love story between a film director, played by Nam Gung-min, and an actor, played by Jeon yeo-bin. The first episode depicted the fateful meeting between Lee, the director grappling with a career slump, and a consultant with a limited time to live, setting the stage for an unconventional romance.
A Director’s Second Chance
Lee, following in his father’s footsteps as a renowned film director, initially achieved global recognition. Tho, he now finds himself struggling with a creative block after a string of unsuccessful projects. After a five-year hiatus, he receives an offer to remake his father’s film, ‘White Love.’ Despite his reservations about the project’s outdated themes, he reluctantly agrees, hoping to reignite his passion for filmmaking.According to a 2024 report by the Korean Film Council, remakes accounted for 15% of all films produced in South Korea, highlighting the industry’s reliance on familiar narratives.
An Unlikely Encounter
Amidst his creative struggles, Lee encounters a woman who carries a camcorder and possesses an unusual outlook on life. This woman, who is revealed to be a consultant with a terminal illness, becomes involved in the ‘time-limited’ setting required for the drama, hinting at a unique and poignant connection with the director.
Did You Know? The average lifespan in South Korea is 83.5 years,one of the highest in the world,according to Worldometer. This makes the drama’s focus on a time-limited character even more impactful.
Calm Narrative vs. Stimulating Dramas
‘Our Movie’ distinguishes itself through its focus on character