~~200 PouNds BeaUty~~

If I had to describe this movie in only a few words, I would say that 200 Pounds Beauty is just a fun movie to watch. The story is simple, a woman who is overweight and unattractive, yet has a warm heart, becomes an almost perfect beauty via extensive plastic surgery. Most of the more amusing scenes are about how people treat her differently. Yet with this simple story, 200 Pounds Beauty has attracted more than 5 million viewers in Korea and the movie is still doing well at the box office. The movie is even beating The Restless (Joong-Chun), which cost a lot more to make and has a far larger marketing budget.

I think there are a few different reasons why 200 Pounds Beauty can attract so many people. First thing is that the movie keeps its own identity as a comedy. If you are familiar with Korean comedies, you know it will get serious towards the end, but 200 Pounds Beauty doesn’t get too serious. The film cleverly touches people’s heart and mind, but doesn’t forget to make you laugh. It doesn’t make the mistakes like the majority of Korean comedies these days. The worst example of this would be the movie “My Boss, My Hero 2 (Doo Sa Boo Il Che),” which is a comedy for two thirds of the film and then painfully exaggerates the situation and acting for the rest of the film. I guess this is because filmmakers believe dramatic situations can maximize impressions for the viewers when they leave the theater.

Secondly, 200 Pounds Beauty shows in funny ways, what could happen to someone if they receive such an extreme makeover. Like the scene when Jenny and Sang-June are finally getting intimate with each other. When he tries to kiss her, she couldn’t have that moment out of fear for her new surgically altered nose. She is also worried about her enlarged breasts and what he would think of her if he knew they were implants. It’s a bit sad but I think people can understand and sympathize with her situation, which leads the audience into laughter. There are constant episodes like these that keeps the audience laughing.

Finally, the main actress Kim A-Jung, has appeared in just 2 TV dramas and one small movie role, prior to being cast in this film. I was really impressed with her performance. Interesting enough, before she was cast as Jenny, the filmmakers recommended many other famous actresses like Soo-Ae, Go So-Young, etc. They all turned down the role, so fortunately for Kim A-Jung, she was cast as Han-Na. After watching 200 Pounds Beauty, I couldn’t imagine the character of Han-Na without her. She was simply brilliant in the movie and the other actors also did their parts very well. I couldn’t stop laughing during the funny scenes with Sung-Dong Il. With Joo Jin-Mo (the music producer and love interest of Han-na/Jenny), I did wonder why he hasn’t gotten more attention as an actor.

I actually watched 200 Pounds Beauty twice. The first time, I laughed so much that I really couldn’t remember the details. By the second viewing, I did realize that the songs Han-na and Jenny sang in the movie were awesome. I hardly ever buy cd’s, but I am considering buying the soundtrack to this movie. 200 Pounds Woman is the kind of movie that will have you laughing out loud and also bopping your head along to the soundtrack. The movie is just a wonderful film that did make me wonder what would happen if I did such an extreme makeover like Han-Na…. Aiyo.. and Joo Jin-mo soooooo handsome.. ~~sign~~

Atfer plastic surgery~~ Kang ha-na change name to jenny

So how was it? Nice? faster go n hav a look on this movie.. But not every1 will like it.. n not every1 will understand it coz is in korean langues.. Juz to share wit u guys .. hehe.. Aiyo.. so handsome.. I got 1 friend really super siao on this guys.. she go watch i think 8 time in cinema n 6 time cd.. ~~sign~~.. at last she in love with this guy liao.. goin to korean soon.. wahaha.. let me sing her this song... dream....dream dream dream... dream... hav u hear this song b4..? hehe.. ok.. will up date u joo jin-mo profile.. wahahaha....