My Annoying Brother (Korean: 형; RR: Hyeong; lit. 'Older Brother') is a 2016 South Korean sport comedy-drama film starring Jo Jung-suk, Doh Kyung-soo and Park Shin-hye. It was released in South Korea by CJ Entertainment on November 23, 2016.[2][3][4] The film topped local box office and hit more than one million views within four days of its release.[5][6] The film reached 3 million views in mid December.[7] The film was released in Japan on May 19, 2017.
| My Annoying Brother | |
|---|---|
 Official Poster | |
| 형 | |
| Directed by | Kwon Soo-kyung |
| Screenplay by | Yoo Young-ah |
| Produced by | Lee Yong-nam Choi Nak-kwon |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ki Se-hoon |
| Edited by | Shin Min-kyung |
| Music by | Park In-young Kim Tae-seong |
Production company | Good Choice Cut Pictures |
| Distributed by | CJ Entertainment |
Release date | November 23, 2016 |
Running time | 110 mins |
| Country | South Korea |
| Language | Korean |
| Box office | US$20.6 million[1] |
Plot edit
National Judo athlete Doo-young (Doh Kyung-soo) damages his optic nerves during an international event and loses his sight permanently. His older brother Doo-shik (Jo Jung-suk) who has been estranged from Doo-young, takes advantage of his brother's sudden crisis to get paroled from prison. To Doo-young who lost his parents in an accident as a teenager and had to fend for himself since then, the news of Doo-shik coming home is an extra stress to deal with. He's barely adjusting to the fact that he is now blind for the rest of his life but now he has to deal with his swindler brother. Although hesitant at first, Doo-young slowly eases up to his older brother, who gradually takes charge and helps him adjust to his disability. Just when the two brothers are starting to make amends, Doo-shik finds out that he's in the final stage of terminal cancer. He has only a short time to say farewell to his brother and help him win gold at Rio Paralympics, which will secure his future.[1]
Cast edit
Main cast edit
- Jo Jung-suk as Go Doo-shik
- Jeon Ha-neul as Young Doo-shik
- Doh Kyung-soo as Go Doo-young
- Jung Ji-hoon as Young Doo-young
- Park Shin-hye as Lee Soo-hyun
Others edit
- Kim Kang-hyun as Dae-chang
- Ji Dae-han as Director of the National athletes
- Lim Chul-hyung as Jong Neon-nam
- Lee Do-yeon as a girl in the club with Doo-young
- Kim Jin-hee as a girl in the club with Doo-shik
- Son San as Parole auditor
- Shim Hoon-gi as Parole auditor
- Jung Jae-jin Owner of Super
- Moon Ji-hyun as a Bank staff
- Kang Doo as Foreign car dealer
- Goo Hye-ryung as Staff of Department of rehabilitation
- Lee Sang-hoon as Staff of Department of rehabilitation
- Jung Yoo-jin as Young Lover
- Park Jae-han as Police
- Son Mi-hee as Hallway nurse
- Jung Dong-kyu as Doctor
- Lee Myung-ha as Woman in the hospital
- Chun Seok-hyun as A hospital employee
- Jeon Ki-young as Narrator
- Choi Min-ho as Narrator
- Bae Sung-jae as Judo caster
- Kwon Ji-hoon as Japanese player
- Mama Daleev Par as Turkish player
- Jo Won-hee as Doo-shik's father
- Lee Yeon-soo as Doo-shik's mother
- Noh Yeong-hee as A lady in the neighborhood
- Hong Myung-gi as Designated driver
- Kwon Beom-taek as Guard
- Lee Han-ni as Doctor's voice
Production edit
Filming began on October 19, 2015, in Songpa, Seoul, South Korea and ended on December 31.[8]
Original soundtrack edit
| No. | Title | Artists | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Don't Worry" | Jo Jung-suk, Doh Kyung-soo | 4:19 |
| 2. | "Que Hermosa Es La Vida" | Michael Cartwright | 2:44 |
| 3. | "Toward The World" | Park In-young | 0:47 |
| 4. | "Farewell" | Park In-young | 2:24 |
| 5. | "The Match" | Park In-young | 5:54 |
| 6. | "Oh! Brother" | Park In-young | 1:20 |
| 7. | "Phone" | Park In-young | 2:51 |
| Total length: | 20:19 | ||
Chart performance edit
| Title | Peak chart positions | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| KOR | ||
| "Don't Worry" | 100
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Reception edit
Yonhap called the film a formulaic comedy but was nonetheless "funny and enjoyable" to watch. Both Jo and Do were praised for their performance and their chemistry which helped elevate the film.[11][12]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards | Best New Actor | Doh Kyung-soo | Nominated | [13] |
| Most Popular Actor | Won | ||||
| Korean Film Shining Star Awards | Newcomer Award | Won | [14] | ||
| 13th JIMFF Awards | Star Award | Won | [15] | ||
| 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards | Best New Actor | Won | [16] |
References edit
- ^ a b "MY ANNOYING BROTHER (2016)". Korean Film Council. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ^ ""기막힌 동거 스토리"…'형' 조정석X도경수, 11월 스크린 출격". My Daily. Retrieved 2016-10-12.
- ^ "'My Annoying Brother' is heartwarming, but predictable". JoongAng Ilbo. 18 November 2016.
- ^ "'Brother' movie clip starring Doh Kyung-soo, Jo Jung-suk". Yonhap News Agency. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ^ "'My Annoying Brother' tops local box office". Korea Herald. 25 November 2016.
- ^ "'Fantastic Beasts,' 'My Annoying Brother' rivals for top in weekend box office". Yonhap. 28 November 2016.
- ^ "조정석·도경수, 묘하게 닮았네~". sports.hankooki.com. Retrieved 2016-12-20.
- ^ JiwonYu (5 January 2016). "EXO's D.O, Jo Jung Suk, and Park Shin Hye Wrap Up Filming "Hyung" In Smiles". Soompi. Retrieved 2016-08-26.
- ^ "Gaon Chart". Gaon Chart (in Korean).
- ^ "Gaon Download Chart – Week 48". Gaon Chart. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
- ^ "(Movie Review) 'My Annoying Brother': formulaic movie that works". Yonhap. 18 November 2016.
- ^ "Review Korean hit 'My Annoying Brother' will push your buttons and you'll enjoy it". Los Angeles Times. 8 December 2016.
- ^ "'Guardian,' 'The Handmaiden' win big at Baeksang Awards". Korea Herald. 4 May 2017.
- ^ "김윤진·장혁부터 도경수까지...한국영화를 빛낸 ★들 [종합]". osen.mt.co.kr (in Korean). July 4, 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ^ "제13회 제천국제음악영화제, 짐프 어워즈 신설…도경수·안소희 수상". xportsnews.com (in Korean). August 7, 2017. Retrieved 2017-08-07.
- ^ "[38th 청룡] '형' 도경수, 신인남우상…조인성 대리수상". Naver (in Korean). November 25, 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-25.
External links edit
- My Annoying Brother on CJ Entertainment
- My Annoying Brother on Naver
- My Annoying Brother on Daum
- My Annoying Brother on Movist
- My Annoying Brother on KMDB
- My Annoying Brother Don't Worry OST MV