''Sex Is Zero'' () is a 2002

South Korean film The cinema of South Korea refers to the film industry of South Korea from 1945 to present. South Korean films have been heavily influenced by such events and forces as the Japanese occupation of Korea, the Korean War, government censorship, t ...

written and directed by

Yoon Je-kyoon Yoon Je-kyun (born 1969) is a South Korean film director . His debut ''My Boss, My Hero'' is about a gangster who is sent back to school, while ''Sex Is Zero'' has been compared with '' American Pie''. However, his disaster movie '' Haeundae'' ...

, starring

Im Chang-jung Im Chang-jung (; born November 30, 1973) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He is often referred by Koreans as "the original multi-entertainer" for being active in all three fields: music, film and entertainment. He made his acting ...

and

Ha Ji-won Jeon Hae-rim (; born 28 June 1978), better known by her stage name Ha Ji-won () is a South Korean actress. She is best known for the historical dramas '' Damo'' (2003), '' Hwang Jini'' (2006), and '' Empress Ki'' (2013), as well as the melodra ...

. In the style of American gross-out comedies like '' American Pie'', it follows the exploits of a group of college students, which eventually takes a serious turn. ''Sex Is Zero'' sold 4,089,900 tickets in South Korea, making it the fifth most popular film of 2002."Korean Movie Reviews for 2002"
''Koreanfilm.org''. Retrieved 19 April 2007. A sequel, ''

Sex Is Zero 2 ''Sex Is Zero 2'' is the 2007 sequel to the South Korean comedy film ''Sex Is Zero'', and is the directorial debut of Yoon Tae-yoon. Starring Im Chang-jeong and Song Ji-hyo, the film reunites most of the cast from the original film, though Ha Ji- ...

'', was released in December 2007, starring most of the original cast.

Plot

The plot follows the story of college student Eun-shik and his efforts to impress a Junior, Eun-hyo. Eun-shik has a habit of finding himself in awkward situations that often embarrass him and sabotage his attempts to impress Eun-hyo. After serving a two-year mandatory military service, Eun-shik is transferred to the National University, where he plans to major in Law. He stays with 3 other roommates; most of them are typical college freshmen who are equally perverted. Eun-hyo, an aspiring national aerobic athlete, first notices Eun-shik, who is somewhat of an eccentric, in the college canteen while he stared at her tightly clasped thighs protruding from her lower mini-skirt. With a mischievous intentions, she spreads her legs tauntingly, and a glimpse of her white undergarments catches Eun-shik by surprise. Afterwards, their awkward encounters follow. Although Eun-hyo sympathizes with Eun-shik's one-sided love, she eventually picks the most handsome student in college, Sang-ok. While two-timing with another aerobic athlete, Sang-ok spends one night with Eun-hyo, which leads to an accidental pregnancy. Due to his wealthy and spoiled upbringing, he offers her money for an abortion emotionlessly. Insulted by his actions and his lack of responsibility, Eun-hyo runs away and tries to abort by herself. The doctor from clinic requires someone to accompany her during the procedure and recovery. At a loss of whom to confide in, she turns to Eun-shik for help, who is initially illusioned that they are going out on a date. Due to his kind demeanor, he helps her with everything after her procedure; he aids her during her post-operational fever, cooks her meals, and keeps her company. He even tries to entertain her after her recent breakup with Sang-ok. Finally, on the day of national aerobic competition, Eun-hyo manages to come onstage at the last minute and performs with all her might. After the competition, she gives in to the looming sadness from her abortion and breakup. She goes to the restroom, cries, and bleeds from her womb as an after effect from her abortion operation. Eun-shik notices her missing and sends her to the hospital after discovering her in the restroom. Out of frustration and deep-seated hatred of Sang-ok, he searches for Sang-ok. He finds Sang-ok enjoying himself after the competition. He tells Sang-ok about Eun-hyo's recent tragedy and punches him. At the end of the movie, Eun-hyo is discharged from the hospital and asks Eun-shik if his feelings still remain the same.

Cast

as Jang Eun-shik *

as Lee Eun-hyo * Jung Min as Ham Sang-ok * Jin Jae-young as Kim Ji-won *

Choi Sung-kook Choi Sung-kook (born 2 December 1970) is a South Korean actor. Career Choi developed an interest in acting from a young age. He studied drama at Seoul University of Arts in the 1990s and launched his career in 1995. Personal life In Septemb ...

as Choi Seong-guk *

Yoo Chae-yeong Yoo Chae-yeong (; September 22, 1973 – July 24, 2014) was a South Korean singer, actress, and radio host. Early life and education Born as Kim Soo-jin, she made her entertainment debut at 17 years old as part of the group Punsudeul ("Idiots") ...

as Han Yoo-mi * Ham So-won as Kim Hyun-hee * Jo Dal-hwan as Jo Dal-hwan * Shin Yi as Park Kyung-joo *

Lee Si-yeon Lee Si-yeon (born Lee Dae-hak on July 24, 1980) is a South Korean actress and model. In 1999, Lee participated in the Anti-Miss Korea competition. In November 2007, Lee underwent sex reassignment surgery '트랜스젠더' 하리수와 이시연 ...

as Lee Dae-hak * Yoon Shi-hoo as Jo Yeon-kyung *

Choi Won-young Choi Won-young (; born Choi Seong-wook on January 10, 1976) is a South Korean actor. Career Choi Won-young made his acting debut in 2002's ''Sex Is Zero'', and has since appeared in both film and television. But his most notable roles have be ...

as Park Chan-soo *

Park Jun-gyu Park Jun-gyu (born June 27, 1964) is a South Korean actor. The son of acclaimed veteran actor Park No-sik, Park is best known for playing the role of Ssangkal in '' Rustic Period''. Filmography Film *''Quit Your Life'' (1971) *''Zip Up'' (1972 ...

as Pervert #1 * Nam Chang-hee as Pervert #2 *

Gi Ju-bong Gi Ju-bong (born September 3, 1955) is a South Korean actor. Career Gi began acting in 1977 and is notable for ''Offending the Audience ''Offending the Audience'' is a play by Austrian writer Peter Handke. It is sometimes called an "anti-p ...

as OB/GYN doctor * Jung Kyung-ho as Seong-guk's right-hand man * Sunwoo Eun-sook as Eun-hyo's mother * Kim Young-im as host bar lady *

Park Byung-eun Park Byung-eun (born 14 July 1977) is a South Korean actor. Personal life Park majored in drama at Chung-Ang University. Park was set to debut with 90s South Korean boy group Taesaja in 1997, but gave up due to him feeling that he cannot sing ...

as Sang-ok's friend * Kang Sung-pil * Kang Jae-seop as waiter

References

External links

* http://www.sexiszero.com/ * * * * {{Amg movie, 342008, Sex Is Zero
''Sex Is Zero'' Review
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