Mr. Idol
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- Movie: Mr. Idol
- Revised romanization: Mr Ahidol
- Hangul: Mr. 아이돌
- Director: Ra Hee-Chan
- Writer: Lee Kyu-Bok, Ra Hee-Chan
- Producer: Kim Sung-Chul
- Cinematographer: Park Yong-Soo
- Release Date: November 3, 2011
- Runtime: 114 min.
- Distributor: Synergy
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Plot
Music executive Goo-Joo (Park Ye-Jin) left South Korea 3 years ago after the death of vocalist for idol band Mr. Children. She now returns to South Korea. At the airport her suitcase is lost. Goo-Joo's suitcase is mistakenly taken by travel guide assistant Yoo-Jin (Ji Hyun-Woo).
Goo-Joo is offered a job by Hee-Moon (Kim Su-Ro) who runs top talent agency Star Music. She turns the offer down and instead seeks out the remaining members of Mr. Children to reform the group. Hyun-Yi, Jio and Ricky all gather together again but they need a lead singer. Goo-Joo decides to hold an open audition to find the next vocalist for Mr. Children.
Meanwhile, Goo-Joo calls her cellphone, which was in her suitcase, and talks with travel guide assistant Yoo-Jin. They make an arrangement so Goo-Joo can pick up her suitcase and phone. In the past, Yoo-Jin trained with a band for talent agency Star Music, but the group was kicked out from Star Music. He now works several part-time jobs and at night plays with an indie band in a bar. One day, the owner of the bar asks the band to take part in the audition held by Goo-Joo.
At the audition Yoo-Jin and Goo-Joo are both surprised to see each other again. Yoo-Jin's band performs, but Goo-Joo asks to hear just Yoo-Jin. He refuses to perform alone and leaves the audition with his band. Later that day Yoo-Jin's band, seeing no hope for their careers, decides to disband. Music executive Goo-Joo still hasn't given up hope on Yoo-Jin and follows him around daily, hoping to persuade him to front Mr. Children ....
Notes
- Early Korean working title was "Happy Together" (해피투게더).
- "Mr Idol" began filming February 28th, 2011. The first shooting scene took place around Hongik University in Seoul, South Korea.
- Filming finished on June 9th, 2011. The last shooting scene took place on the Han River Bridge. The last scene shot involved Yoo-Jin (Ji Hyun-Woo) carrying a drunken Goo-Joo (Park Ye-Jin) on his back.
Cast
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| Park Ye-Jin | Ji Hyun-Woo | Kim Su-Ro | Lim Won-Hie | Park Jae-Beom |
| Oh Goo-Joo | Lee Yoo-Jin | Sa Hee-Moon | Park Sang-Sik | Jio |
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| Jang Seo-Won | Kim Randy | U-Kiss |
| Hyun-Yi | Ricky | Wonder Boys (cameo) |
Additional Cast Members:
- Lee Hyeon-Jin - Kim Ji-Hoon (former Mr. Children lead vocal)
- Ko Chang-Seok - cafe owner
- Jang Yeong-Nam - Yoo-Jin's sister
- Joo Jin-Mo - Yoo-Jin's father
- Nam Gyu-Ri - (cameo)
Trailers
awiz Says:
Mar 10 2012 7:16 am
love park ye jin and kim soo ro since i watch them in family outing...
miss them so much !!
Brhtm Says:
Mar 03 2012 11:28 pm
Damn !!
I love Ye jin's character in this movie very much..
and Nam gyu ri?
i thought she was the main actress (--")
But still i love these two girls ^^
Brhtm Says:
Mar 03 2012 11:26 pm
Damn !!
I love ye jin's character in this movie very much..
and Nam gyu ri?
I thought she was the main actress (--")
But still i love these two girls ^^
alphy Says:
Feb 25 2012 6:47 am
it made me smile , and for that thank you :)
Byroms Says:
Feb 05 2012 10:33 am
I quite liked this movie :D I had high expectations and they were met. Great music, great actors and a whole rollercoaster of emotions throughout the movie.
Mira Says:
Jan 21 2012 5:54 pm
this was an information for those who want to see this film on line on YouTube
Mira Says:
Jan 21 2012 5:53 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbvqJ627RZI&feature=colike
or this one
Im not sure wich one is correct
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbvqJ627RZI
yuii Says:
Jan 08 2012 8:34 pm
Well Beep, you sounded as though this is the worst movie you've ever watched in your entire life. Park Yejin had to act that way because that's her character - someone who so-called doesn't have emotions.
Probably there had been too much hype, excitement and promotion of the movie & cast in the beginning which led to its great expectations. Even if the movie doesn't meet the mountain high expectations, there certainly had been aspects that were enjoyable. It's all about building your dream and not giving up despite difficulties. And of course, at the same time you get to enjoy some eye candy~ just relax and enjoy the show.
Riyaku Says:
Jan 08 2012 11:38 am
I have to admit that I really looked up to this movie and I was so sad when I couldn't see it while I was in Korea and now that I finally got to watch it I actually liked it. Even if sometimes I couldn't even think whether to just stop watching or keep watching. And for those who ditched Doremifasolasido you guys just stop it! I love that movie and I like this one as well. I was sad that Jay didn't have that much lines, but at least he got into a fight for like three times which was interesting to watch...
Seriously people some like this movie and some just don't and it's okay if you don't, but please don't spoil the happiness of someone who enjoyed this movie...
Beep Says:
Dec 19 2011 11:15 am
I have to agree with what Ki wrote:
This movie is awful. Its story is awful. I was so looking forward to the whole cast and thought it would be awesome but the movie shattered my expectations into the tiniest bits possible. It's not even worth watching for Jay Park, he nearly doesn't have anything to say and his on screen time is barely existent.
I feel sorry for the great cast who were absolutely wasted. Except Park Ye Jin, I really don't understand what she was trying to achieve with her robot-like acting. In the movie there's a scene where she's even asked if she's a robot. I don't get it, it was horrible.
So guys, don't waste your time on this movie when there are a million better ones waiting for you out there!
(I thought Doremifasolasido was cheesy but quite cute anyway and although it had the typical drama storyline it was told way better than Mr. Idol. Doremifasolasido is nothing I'd watch again or recommend but at least it was better than this one and JGS was heavenly as always.)
margarethirene Says:
Nov 19 2011 10:13 pm
u-kisseu !!! love to watch it... but i hope that it will be show on my town too :(
vivi Says:
Nov 11 2011 9:24 pm
i hope to watch it sometime..looking good!
Julie Says:
Nov 04 2011 9:43 pm
Hyun woo and Jay Park...Love the combination. Can't wait to see this... ^___^
Ki Says:
Nov 03 2011 7:08 am
Watched MR. IDOL - simply put it's an awful film. Movie starts off with the feel of ski jump film TAKE OFF, but set in the Kpop universe.
The story then staggers into various subplots that goes from dull to brain dead horrible. Female lead Park Ye-Jin pretty much mimed Bae Doo-Na from AIR DOLL throughout the film though she plays a music executive & not an air doll.
Male lead Ji Hyun-Woo was okay considering what he had to work with. The other 3 male members of his fictional Kpop band Mr. Children were nothing more than on screen wallflowers. I know one day someone will make a great film about Kpop but MR. IDOL isn't it by a country mile.
I thought the Jang Keun-Suk film Doremifasolasido was equally as bad as Mr. Idol, but I noticed a lot of (younger) teens thought otherwise on the internet. For those that liked Doremifasolasido, they might lik Mr. Idol a whole lot more than me.
Cazine Says:
Oct 29 2011 1:05 pm
It's been released. Now we just have to find it!
familymaniac Says:
Oct 25 2011 7:49 am
kim sooro button and savage lady park ye jin!!!!missing u guys since FO..
and park jae bom..woahh!!i'm not gonna miss this movie!
gemilang Says:
Oct 12 2011 8:01 pm
~Jay park in the house….~ Kyaaa……can’t wait for this,,Jay fighting.. It will be a great and big Korean movie. Love you soo much….
U-Kiss,,,,great, but there’s no Xander..hiks2..
SooRo ahjussii..are you an actor or comedian?? I think I will be your fan
gemilang Says:
Oct 12 2011 8:00 pm
~Jay park in the house....~ Kyaaa......can't wait for this,,Jay fighting.. It will be a great and big Korean movie. Love you soo much....
U-Kiss,,,,great, but there's no Xander..hiks2..
SooRo ahjussii..are you an actor or comedian?? I think I will be your fan
mimi Says:
Oct 11 2011 6:27 am
aaaaahhh !!! i heard some cast member are coming to RM !!
mahsa Says:
Oct 03 2011 2:51 pm
wow.JAY PARK is in this movie?i love him ~~
just jay park..i can`t wait anymore..jay fighting**
sakura1685 Says:
Sep 28 2011 7:27 am
omg I can't wait to watch this one, love the trailer.
Cazine Says:
Sep 24 2011 10:20 pm
I'm watching for Hyunwoo but Jay Park is in this? Yeah deff watching this, for sure!!!
Immyura Says:
Sep 22 2011 12:09 am
why there's no U kis name in the cast???
Anna Says:
Sep 21 2011 8:36 pm
I WATCH THIS BECAUSE ITS HAVE U-KISS AND JAY PARK ! :D UKISS UKISS <3 CANT WAIT !
hale Says:
Sep 14 2011 4:42 pm
you do realize that there is a japanese band called Mr. Children that's been in existence for years. They've done a lot of osts for movies/dramas
leah Says:
Aug 24 2011 4:19 pm
u kiss!!!!!!
tyrese Says:
Aug 23 2011 11:34 pm
I'm gonna see this for my Jay y'all!!! YEAHHHHH <3
tiasthea Says:
Jul 28 2011 6:20 am
saranghae Ji Hyun-Woo
andrea Says:
Jul 18 2011 2:21 pm
wooo awesome i wanna see ukiss!
Crazyworld Says:
May 23 2011 9:10 pm
Woaahhh...Park Jaebeom aka Jay Park? I'm freaking looking forward for this movie!
evilive Says:
May 02 2011 1:54 pm
lolssss jayeom. and yejin and sooro. im deffinetly gonna watch this
vip Says:
May 01 2011 12:40 am
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA LADY YEJIN HERE
taylor Says:
Apr 28 2011 12:41 am
yaahhhh! jaebeom oppa!? exciting!! (: Can't wait to see what's in store for us. This sounds like a GREAT cast, especially with Ye Jin unni and Sooro ahjussii!
top Says:
Apr 22 2011 2:01 am
aaaaaaa can't wait watch this :D SooRo-Kim ahjussii :D