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5 Reasons To Watch Park Seo Joon and IU’s ‘Dream’
5 Reasons To Watch Park Seo Joon and IU’s ‘Dream’
Grace C. Diez
Published Aug 07, 2023 01:38 PM PHT
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Updated Aug 07, 2023 02:17 PM PHT
Laugh. Cry. Laugh even more. Get inspired.
Laugh. Cry. Laugh even more. Get inspired.
The highly-anticipated Korean sports comedy movie Dream, which was announced in2020, was finally released this year in the cinemas and on streaming giant Netflix tofans’ absolute delight and excitement. The movie opened at first place in South Koreanbox office during its first week of release and is currently the third highest-grossingKorean film of 2023. This is considered a huge deal as cinemas struggle to bring backthe pre-pandemic moviegoers to theaters.
The highly-anticipated Korean sports comedy movie Dream, which was announced in2020, was finally released this year in the cinemas and on streaming giant Netflix tofans’ absolute delight and excitement. The movie opened at first place in South Koreanbox office during its first week of release and is currently the third highest-grossingKorean film of 2023. This is considered a huge deal as cinemas struggle to bring backthe pre-pandemic moviegoers to theaters.
A film helmed by box office director Lee Byeong Heon (Extreme Job), the movie followsthe story of football player Yoon Hong Dae (Park Seo Joon) who got in trouble for anincident and receives a disciplinary probation in light of his misbehavior. While on abreak, he was tasked to coach a national team for the Homeless World Cup and wasjoined by aspiring director Lee So Min (IU) to work on a documentary about the team.
A film helmed by box office director Lee Byeong Heon (Extreme Job), the movie followsthe story of football player Yoon Hong Dae (Park Seo Joon) who got in trouble for anincident and receives a disciplinary probation in light of his misbehavior. While on abreak, he was tasked to coach a national team for the Homeless World Cup and wasjoined by aspiring director Lee So Min (IU) to work on a documentary about the team.
In an interview before the release of the movie, IU tells Soompi about what got heronboard the Dream project.
In an interview before the release of the movie, IU tells Soompi about what got heronboard the Dream project.
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“It was about four years ago when I first received the script. At that time, I had a strongthirst for [taking on] a bright character because I had done a few dark characters withlots of backstories in a row. I couldn’t help but be attracted to the character So Min,” IUsaid.
“It was about four years ago when I first received the script. At that time, I had a strongthirst for [taking on] a bright character because I had done a few dark characters withlots of backstories in a row. I couldn’t help but be attracted to the character So Min,” IUsaid.
“I had high expectations for filming together [with Park Seo Joon]. Park Seo Joon is aflexible and quick-witted actor. We started filming with some nervousness withouthaving talked much in private, but it was rather comfortable once filming started,” thesinger-actress added.
“I had high expectations for filming together [with Park Seo Joon]. Park Seo Joon is aflexible and quick-witted actor. We started filming with some nervousness withouthaving talked much in private, but it was rather comfortable once filming started,” thesinger-actress added.
In an article on Naver, Park Seo Joon expressed the same feelings on working with IU.
In an article on Naver, Park Seo Joon expressed the same feelings on working with IU.
“I'm a really big fan. I'm grateful that I can work together with her on this film. I hopedthat we had fun while filming and in reality, we did well and were having fun. Rather, Iactually felt a little bit of regret. I think it will be fun if we reunite on another project nexttime,” Park Seo Joon remarked.
“I'm a really big fan. I'm grateful that I can work together with her on this film. I hopedthat we had fun while filming and in reality, we did well and were having fun. Rather, Iactually felt a little bit of regret. I think it will be fun if we reunite on another project nexttime,” Park Seo Joon remarked.
Metro.Style gives you a rundown on what makes Dream the perfect comfort movie towatch these days.
Metro.Style gives you a rundown on what makes Dream the perfect comfort movie towatch these days.
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Park Seo Joon and IU’s ‘bickering’ chemistry.
If you’re expecting a love line betweenthese two attractive stars, this isn’t the movie for you. After all, this isn’t about romance.However, this doesn’t mean we don’t get to see and feel the overwhelming chemistrythat Park Seo Joon and IU have especially when they’re bickering and trading barbsonscreen. The two actors displayed hilarious comedic timing and showed off this side ofthem that’s rarely seen. In this movie, both Park Seo Joon and IU got to be at their mostoutrageous and they even got to flip a finger to each other.
If you’re expecting a love line betweenthese two attractive stars, this isn’t the movie for you. After all, this isn’t about romance.However, this doesn’t mean we don’t get to see and feel the overwhelming chemistrythat Park Seo Joon and IU have especially when they’re bickering and trading barbsonscreen. The two actors displayed hilarious comedic timing and showed off this side ofthem that’s rarely seen. In this movie, both Park Seo Joon and IU got to be at their mostoutrageous and they even got to flip a finger to each other.
The colorful characters of football team.
Don’t be mistaken. Park Seo Joon and IUmay be treated as main leads here but the heart of the movie belongs to the colorfulassembly of the homeless people who formed a football team played by Kim Jong Soo,Ko Chang Seok, Jung Seung Gil, Lee Hyun Woo, Yang Hyun Min and Hong Ahn Pyo.Actor Heo Joon Seok played the secretary general of the club. In this movie, we see aformer CEO who turned homeless because of his wrong choices in life, a homelessperson rescued by a PWD, a young man who tragically lost someone, a man with amood disorder and even a closeted homeless man. The acting was topnotch and thebackground story of each character was heart-wrenching. Prepare tissues for scenesyou may not be emotionally ready for.
Don’t be mistaken. Park Seo Joon and IUmay be treated as main leads here but the heart of the movie belongs to the colorfulassembly of the homeless people who formed a football team played by Kim Jong Soo,Ko Chang Seok, Jung Seung Gil, Lee Hyun Woo, Yang Hyun Min and Hong Ahn Pyo.Actor Heo Joon Seok played the secretary general of the club. In this movie, we see aformer CEO who turned homeless because of his wrong choices in life, a homelessperson rescued by a PWD, a young man who tragically lost someone, a man with amood disorder and even a closeted homeless man. The acting was topnotch and thebackground story of each character was heart-wrenching. Prepare tissues for scenesyou may not be emotionally ready for.
Exciting football game scenes.
If you’re heavily into football, there are exciting scenesto watch from the beginning and the end with Park Seo Joon as the athlete and thescenes featuring the national team at the Homeless World Cup set in the picturesqueHungary. The movie felt like watching sports in real-time too! It’s incredible how thedirector was able to pull off the pacing and the scale of football games and translatethese into enthralling movie scenes.
If you’re heavily into football, there are exciting scenesto watch from the beginning and the end with Park Seo Joon as the athlete and thescenes featuring the national team at the Homeless World Cup set in the picturesqueHungary. The movie felt like watching sports in real-time too! It’s incredible how thedirector was able to pull off the pacing and the scale of football games and translatethese into enthralling movie scenes.
Unforgettable lessons in life.
There are so many lessons to pick up from this moviebut there are two standouts. First, everyone has a unique background and unique storyto tell so don’t be so quick to judge. People wear defense mechanism as armor at timesbut don’t be fooled. Most of the time, behind an exterior is an important story thatexplains why one behaves a certain way. The world will be a better place if we try tounderstand one another. Second would be: winning isn’t everything. In this life, you winsome, you lose some. The journey is always central to our growth. In this case, thecamaraderie, teamwork, and passion for the goal that bring people together make thechallenging journey worth it in the end.
There are so many lessons to pick up from this moviebut there are two standouts. First, everyone has a unique background and unique storyto tell so don’t be so quick to judge. People wear defense mechanism as armor at timesbut don’t be fooled. Most of the time, behind an exterior is an important story thatexplains why one behaves a certain way. The world will be a better place if we try tounderstand one another. Second would be: winning isn’t everything. In this life, you winsome, you lose some. The journey is always central to our growth. In this case, thecamaraderie, teamwork, and passion for the goal that bring people together make thechallenging journey worth it in the end.
Bonus: A surprise cameo.
A K-Drama or a K-movie fan is in for a delightful treat asyou watch this movie. Another top actor who worked with both Park Seo Joon and IU inother acting projects gamely showed up for a cameo and it’s always a nice surprise tosee his handsome face and magnetic presence on a movie like Dream.
A K-Drama or a K-movie fan is in for a delightful treat asyou watch this movie. Another top actor who worked with both Park Seo Joon and IU inother acting projects gamely showed up for a cameo and it’s always a nice surprise tosee his handsome face and magnetic presence on a movie like Dream.
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What are you waiting for? Tune in to Netflix, get your sports on and Dream!
What are you waiting for? Tune in to Netflix, get your sports on and Dream!
Lead photos from Netflix Asia on YouTube
Lead photos from Netflix Asia on YouTube
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