A Millionaire's First Love (2006)

I am not a fan of melodrama at all. And this one can definitely be qualified as a melodrama. There were at least 5 scenes in this beautifully shot movie, that made me tear up.  I love the scenery. Truly the scenery in this movie is one of its strongest points and a good reason to watch. I dare say that this is one of the best shot Korean movies that I've ever watched.  The acting was more than good. Hyun Bin and Lee Yun Hee have an amazing chemistry that uplifts the story that by itself is truly wonderful.  This is one of the strongest work Hyun Bin has ever worked on. Overall the movie is a success in every way. It's rewatching value for me is medium-high for one reason only. The heartwrenching story made me depressed for a whole day.  I definitely recommend this movie, especially on a lonely night when all you want is curl up on a couch and immerse yourself into a beautiful, emotional story which this definitely is.

Saruman approved!

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"If You Blow On It, Your Wish Would Come True...What Are You Wishing For? For You To Grow Up."

I was torn between using three quotes from the movie...

"I'll Forgive You For Dumping Me...Forgive Me For Hating You."

(Your Grandfather) Told Me to Give It To You When You Found Something That You Value So Much To Give Up Everything Else."

I settled for the one in the headline, mainly due to its length.

Kang Jae Kyung (Hyun Bin) is the typical spoiled millionaire's grandson, arrogant, self-centered and making more money every day (through his grandfather's corporation he will inherit) than most people would be able to make in their entire lifetime!

However, the day after turning 18, he finds that his grandfather realized how spoilt and arrogant he was; and 'arranged' for his
being brought down a few notches before getting his inheritance...

Leaving for his grandfather's birthplace to learn how to be more human in order to receive his inheritance, he doesn't realize that his grandfather had made arrangements for his 'easy way out' being blocked!

More importantly, he meets someone from his past, a young lady by the name of Choi Eun Hwan (Lee Yun Hee), but it takes some time for him to realize it.

After travelling to his past, through memories, and finally being exposed to where he grew up, Jae Kyung begins remembering what is really important in life, but too late for Eun Hwan to be a part of it.

The scenery, music and cinematography were excellent in this movie! I personally would love to live in such an area portrayed in the movie myself. I found myself 'wanting' to live in this tiny, but close-knit community as the movie progressed!

The main cast were excellent together, and you could feel the magnetism, between the two cast members; the support cast also did an excellent job, making individual contributions to the story, while supporting the main cast in their roles and the main story as well.

My only complaint is that although some of the movie 'lagged' I felt the director should have spent another 10-15 minutes in developing the relationship...but still it worked for me!

A special mention of Choi Eun Hwan's mother (Lee Kan Hee), for her excellent expression when finding out that Eun Hwan was the child she gave up 19 years earlier was in front of her...great performance by her!

She teaches him how to love and he becomes the 'man' that his grandfather knew he could be, with a little encouragement!
As I have said before, it takes a woman to make a 'boy' into a 'man', in more than one way!

All I can say is WATCH IT and prove me wrong if you can, but I don't think that you can!

Even though the main character was Hyun Bin, Lee Yun Hee stole that designation from him halfway through this movie. Having shown this movie to others, everyone is rooting for Lee Kan Hee to live, and tears are very profuse at the end of every showing of this to others.

This is a one, to one and a half box of Kleenex, so BE PREPARED before watching!

Choi Eun Hwan got her wish; unfortunately, it was too late for her!

RE-WATCH VALUE: Definitely!

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Please delete this !!! I made one mistake after anoughter !! Review authors should have delete buttons, right ? I would be very glad if you fixed this problem. In the mean time I will be more careful. Hmm I wonder how I should fill up 300 characters... Write your own reviews! Don't Include Story Summaries as users have already read the plot summary. Write why you liked or disliked the Drama/movie/show. Only write a review after you've seen the Show/Movie/Drama. Do not post spoilers as you'll just ruin the show for the readers who are thinking about watching the show. Do not post spoilers! Do not post spoilers!

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Would not have watched if I'd known the ending

Great visuals
Great cinematography
Wonderful revision of the musical - Sound of Music. Very creative and artistically done.
The practice scene with ML playing the maid was darn cute and hilarious.

The villagers were all true to nature and underplayed.
The high schoolers could have gone overboard but they were very well contained.
The Seoul high schoolers were clichéd but you have to forgive them for their short appearance.

The FL was sweet, and did a nice job.
But obviously, Hyun Bin walks away with your heart.

I found this movie on some list which claimed to be Top 100 korean movies of all time.
Didn't want to watch a 17 year old movie, but whatever, I said I would turn it off in 10 mins.
That must have been the era when it was trendy to have these heart wrenching, sad romances.
It's too clichéd now - maybe they could remake it with a happier ending.
So thats why I rated it low.

However - I can't stop thinking of Hyun Bin.
My first drama with him was in his forties, and found him not -bad.
Then I watched Secret Garden and adored him for his c omic timing.
Now this - in his early twenties- I've fallen in love with this actor!!

Wow.........what acting chops, what talent. His eyes do all the speaking - and the dimples don't hurt@

Congratulations Sir for excelling in your art!

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