Always (Korean Movie)

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Movie: Always (English title) / Only You (literal title)
Revised romanization: Ohjik Geudaeman
Hangul: 오직 그대만
Director: Song Il-Gon
Writer: Song Il-Gon, Roh Hong-Jin, Yoo Young-A
Producer: Moon Bomi
Cinematographer: Hong Kyung-Pyo
World Premiere: October 6, 2011 (Busan International Film Festival)
Release Date: October 20, 2011
Runtime: 108 min.
Genre: Melodrama / Romance / Blindness / Tearjerker
Distributor: Showbox
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Cheol-Min (So Ji-Sub), a man with a dark, mysterious past, picks up a part-time night job as a parking lot attendant. He sits in the tiny pay booth in the parking lot and stares at the small television. A woman named Jung-Hwa (Han Hyo-Joo) walks into the booth. She offers something to Cheol-Min and sits next to him. Cheol-Min realizes the woman is blind and she is confusing him for the parking attendant who worked their previously.

Nevertheless, the woman comes back on another night to watch the same television drama series. She constantly asks Cheol-Min questions on what is happening on the television screen. Cheol-Min starts becoming attached to the woman. Their past is tied by a life altering incident.

One day, Cheol-Min accompanies Jung-Hwa to a musical. Afterwards they have dinner together. Jung-Hwa asks about Cheol-Min's past. Cheol-Min ruthlessly berates Jung-Hwa for asking about his past. Their relationship becomes frozen.

Several days later when Jung-Hwa's boss follows her home and tries to sexually assault her. Cheol-Min busts through the door. He beats Jung-Hwa's boss savagely and attempts to comfort Jung-Hwa. They move in together and start to live as a couple. But can their happiness last?

Notes

Filming took place March 31-June 30, 2011.
So Ji-Sub took boxing lessons to prepare for his role in "Always".
Related titles:
1. Always | | Ohjik Geudaeman (2011)
2. Your Eyes Tell | Kimi no Me ga Toikakete Iru (2020)

Cast



So Ji-Sub	Han Hyo-Joo
Cheol-Min	Jung-Hwa



Yoon Jong-Hwa	Kang Shin-Il	Park Chul-Min	Cho Seong-Ha	Jin Goo
Min Tae-Sik	Choi	Coach Bang	section chief Choi	pottery store owner

Additional Cast Members:

Oh Gwang-Rok - Park Chang-Soo (man wanted by loan sharks)
Kim Jung-Hak - team leader Ma
Kim Mi-Kyung - Sister Joanna
Chu Kwi-Jung - Jung-Hwa's mother
Wie Seung-Bae - marital arts champion
Jung Jae-Jin - shift old man
Min Kyung-Jin - janitor
Yum Hye-Ran - beauty parlor owner
Ahn Se-Ho - broker
Choi Gyo-Sik - real estate agent
Jung Doo-Kyum - Jung-Hwa's father
Lee Chae-Won - Tae-Sik's girlfriend 1
Han Yi-Jin - Thailand working man
Sul Ji-Yoon - rehabilitation center director
Jang Da-Kyung - telemarketer
Lee Yong-Jik - gang subordinate
Park Ji-Hwan - player from Sungsanhyo Gym
Shin Cheol-Jin - old person at rehabilitation center
Goo Seung-Hyun - child at rehabilitation facility
Park Sung-Geun - optometrist
Lee Jin-Hee - eye clinic nurse
Song Bong-Geun - Thai working man 1
Choi Je-Heon - taekwondo athlete

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Film Festival

2011 (16th) Busan International Film Festival - October 6-14, 2011 - Opening Film *World Premiere

Press Conference (Busan International Film Festival)

Press conference took place after a press screening of "Always" at the 2011 Busan International Film Festival on October 6, 2011. Appearing as speakers are the movie's director Song Il-Gon, lead actress Han Hyo-Joo and lead actor So Ji-Sub . AsianWiki editor Ki Mun was there and transcribed/translated the session.

Song Il-Gon (director) - I feel nervous because this movie is being shown for the first time and I'm curious how people will react. Me, So Ji-Sub, Han Hyo-Joo and all the staff members tried to make this movie with all of our hearts. I'm honored to show this movie here.

Han Hyo-Joo (actress) - Hello, I'm Han Hyo-Joo who played Jung-Hwa in the movie. I'm also nervous since this movie is being shown for the first time. We made this movie with all of our hearts, so hopefully the public will like the movie.

So Ji-Sub (actor) - Hello, I'm So Ji-Sub who played Cheol-Min in the movie. I just watched the movie for the first time, so I'm still trying to get over the emotions. I'm curious what people will think about after the movie. I think our movie is a classic, heart-breaking movie, but also a very warm movie. Thank you.

Press Question - To the director, this movie seems different from your previous movies. When you made this movie what things did you focus on?

Song Il-Gon (director) - It took one week to write down the original script, but after that, I wanted to make the movie a love story with a city backdrop. The idea for the film started from Charlie Chaplin's "City Lights." Charlie Chaplin loves a blind woman and would do anything for her. The idea started from that. It's one of my favorite movies. The background of the movie is 2010 in Seoul. A man loves a woman and sacrifice himself for her. A woman waits for him sincerely and loves him deeply. The movie is very classic and a simple story which has been made in various forms for a long time, so I cared most about the characters. How the main characters Ha Jung-Hwa and Jang Cheol-Min move the audience. This movie relies on these 2 characters a lot. They (at least one of them) appear in every scene in the movie. Their emotions are the basis for the movie - past, present and future. The most important thing was to contain the most sincere emotions in every scene.

Press Question - This movie is the opening film for the Busan International Film Festival and the first movie shown at the newly opened Busan Cinema Center. How do you feel about that?

Song Il-Gon (director) - Our team came here yesterday and we were surprised. I think the Busan Cinema Center is an important place - a new symbol for Korean cinema history. I am honored "Always" is the first film shown here.

Han Hyo-Joo (actress) - I'm honored and excited to show the movie here to the large group of press members gathered here. On the other hand, I do feel more nervous and responsible.

So Ji-Sub (actor) - I'm also honored, but at the same time feel even more burdened because of that. I'll try to enjoy the moment.

Press Question - I'm thankful I watched a romance film that I could shed tears with and at a time when there's not a lot of romance in films. Is the ending supposed to be a happy ending? While shooting, how did So Ji-Sub and Han Hyo-Joo empathize with their characters?

Song Il-Gon (director) - From the beginning, the movie was set for a happy ending. Like So Ji-Sub mentioned, I want to make a film which makes people feel warm. I thought the most important part was to make it fit as a contemporary film and have the proper emotions for the present day. From the ending scene I built the screenplay.

So Ji-Sub (actor) - Before playing Jang Cheol-Min I talked to director Song Il-Gon. How to play a person in love with a blind woman. After some thought I came to conclusion that love doesn't have any particular reasons. I did find it difficult to maintain the emotions for Jang Cheol-Min.

Han Hyo-Joo (actress) - It was difficult for me to express. Jung-Hwa went through a difficult past. Under this situation, it's more difficult to be cheerful than in tears. Keep the cheerfulness while being blind ... all these things. It was hard to portray. On the shooting set, Song Il-Gon and So Ji-Sub led and helped me a lot a lot so I thank them.

Press Question - To director Song Il-Gon, compared to your previous movies is there anything you found more difficult to make in "Always?"

Song Il-Gon (director) - I think I'm still a young director. I debuted early, about 10 years ago. I think I made movies I dreamed about - without restrictions. I think "Always" continues that. I think the movie's style might be different from my past work. Though, I don't think style is particularly important. More important is Cheol-Min and Jung-Hwa's relationship & how their simple love story can reverberate with the audience. I think style can differ according to content.

Press Question - 1.) For Han Hyo-Joo. What was the most difficult thing you did for the melodramatic parts and performing as a blind woman? Also, what were some major differences between your past bright & cheerful characters from TV dramas and this movie? 2.) For So Ji-Sub. This is the first time you performed in a melodrama. What do you want to show most from your acting? Movie also contains action scenes and you getting beat-up. Was that difficult?

Han Hyo-Joo (actress) - Acting as a blind person was more difficult than I imagined. It was very difficult to portray someone unable to see when I can see. Small mistakes and people wouldn't find my performance believable. I worried about that. As time passed I became more comfortable in my role. I felt happy. Compared to my previous roles, Jung-Hwa is more of a woman. She is in love. In my prior TV drama roles they were also in love, but that love included the family. This movie deals with a love relationship with one person from beginning to end.

So Ji-Sub (actor) - I think acting for action films and melodramas is the same, but I realized how difficult it is to perform in a melodrama movie. For TV dramas, you maintain certain emotions for a short period, but for this movie the emotions stayed for the entire film. Doing action scenes became harder for me. One month prior to filming the movie, I practiced for the action scenes and, in the process, injured ligaments in both of my wrists. But I'm fine now.

Press Question - You (Song Il-Gon) mentioned you were inspired by the movie "City Lights" by Charlie Chaplin. Compare your film to "City Lights" and how satisfied are you with the results. Also what are some differences between the two films?

Song Il-Gon (director) - "Always" is different from "City Lights." "City Lights" is a movie I admire. I wanted to make a love story between a man and a woman. Charlie Chaplin is one of the directors that I respect the most, so it's impossible to compare to his movie "City Lights." I'm not sure how satisfied I am with "Always." I want to hear what people think about the movie. There are some parts that as a director I'm not satisfied with. Time, editing and ... but I can say So Ji-Sub, Han Hyo-Joo and the staff did their best. The movie's storyline is simple, but the emotional line is very important.

So Ji-Sub (actor) - I like the scene where I am working out. As an actor, I have never been satisfied with my acting.

Han Hyo-Joo (actress) - As an actress, it is difficult to be satisfied with my own acting. I like the kissing scene the most. I felt the kiss scene come out so beautifully.

Press Question - In the movie, there are some sex scenes. Did you have to prepare for the sex scene beforehand and were there NG (not good) shots for that scene?

Han Hyo-Joo (actress) - That's quite a provocative question. There wasn't any preparation. The director focused on the emotional feelings between two people. Shooting schedule took place according to the story's timeline. Before the bed scene we had a kiss scene. I didn't have any awkward feelings or difficulties. And no NG.

Press Question - Tell us what were good things about working with each other.

So Ji-Sub (actor) - Before the movie, I had an impression from TV that Han Hyo-Joo had a bright and cute character. On the shooting set, I saw her acting for the first time. She is quite cautious and had deep thoughts about acting, especially when compared to her age. I got along well with her.

Han Hyo-Joo (actress) - I'm honored to have worked with So Ji-Sub. On the shooting set he led me and took good care of me. Even though he was in a difficult position, he didn't show it. I hope to pick up that trait.

Comments

Renwa Oct 10 2020 3:09 pm Always is a real gem. I’ve watched it several times. I’m new to Asian drama and feel I’ve won the lottery. Wonderful stories, direction, acting...just discovering all of the talent...couldn’t keep my eyes off So Ji-Sub’s acting and had to look up who he was...a mega star now, I’ve started watching his other works...Always remains the gem to build a career. Han Hyo-Joo’s performance was equally splendid and I’ve been looking at her other works. Bravo & Thank You to All for such lasting quality work!

quinn Jul 11 2020 11:26 pm I watched Turkish movie Sadece Sen(2014) in Netflix. Love it, just realized japanese version is coming from adaptation of kmovie. N its actually based on tamil movie. Now a days i am into tamil movie, watching that movie

ashfaque Jun 18 2020 8:15 pm This movie is a pure adaptation of an Indian (Tamil) movie named 'thullatha manamum thullum' (1999). but I like both movies.

CrazyFan*of#SoJiSub# Apr 20 2020 3:00 pm Great movie, it was very emotional movie& i kept watching and crying - at the end at least great finale. Loved the movie,. Both of the actors as a perfect matching, touched my heart. SJS doesn't matters what he has to act for....as gangs or romantics, as always pefectly awsome. The good eyes and good heart are such a perfect reflection of himself, it comes so naturally. Bravo????????

Max Apr 18 2020 6:03 am I'll be looking forward to this movie, with Yoshitaka Yuriko...I'm her fan.

Abishek C Jan 25 2020 5:32 am A very warm movie, I love it.but it is inspired by a Tamil movie named 'thullatha manamum thullum'.

BarefootMoses Oct 21 2019 9:32 am My goodness how great was this movie. I am a guy but I was crying at the end. So moving and so realistic. Han Hyo Joo was wonderfully artistic and believable. So Ji-Sub also did a wonderful job of portraying a man who was suffering for a poorly chosen past. I will watch this movie again - very good script and directing. Everything about this movie was absolutely great! Awesome job!!!

Mark Aug 04 2019 9:10 pm I love this movie. I live in Orlando Florida and just got the Asian Crush channel on my TV and it's all I watch now. I'm a 63 year old white American male and I hate, hate, HATE American culture today. It's insane. I wish I could move to South Korea or Taiwan. In just the past couple of weeks I've enjoyed watching many wonderful Asian films. It has brought much happiness in my life. I truly love them and I believe East Asian women are the most beautiful in the world.

Risaya Jul 24 2019 3:52 am I really love this movie. Watching it several times does not make me bored. The plot and the characterizations make this movie worth it to be watched, not only once.

Every scene gives us the warmth of a love story.

The actors are amazing, especially Han Hyo Jo and So Ji Sub. Daebak!!

Yesss I recommend it 10/10!!

lovekdrama123 Dec 20 2018 12:35 am This movie was so beautiful! I ugly cried the 2nd half of the movie, then ugly cried at the end for an amazing and beautiful ending. Its a REALLY good movie with a beautiful story and lesson to be learned. 10/10 recommend!

Mashimaro Dec 10 2018 12:42 am A very warm movie, I loved it so much ???

Dahnia Sep 26 2018 6:55 pm I love it so sweet so warm...

Sepideh Ghazizadeh Nov 10 2017 7:57 pm Fabulous and heart warming movie, I really love it❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤acting was fantastic and incredible, I hope to see a lot of movies like that

LKB Oct 24 2017 4:45 am So many deserved near perfect ratings for such a warm, meaningful, beautiful film! The locations were so lovely and the whole story...agh. It is like the grown up version of Beast and the Beauty which was a sillier set of characters/more youthful while this felt much more real and the pain was palpable as was the chemistry! Such a good film and much like Angel Eyes (the drama) it gave attention to blindness in a realistic way-in this case incredibly moving. The leads were seriously perfect...

Another I just watched, a newer one, is called Remember You. It similarly tugged at me and while Always made me feel warm the entire time, Remember You made me cry, fair warning!!

Beverly Aug 13 2017 1:32 pm I forgot how much I loved this film! And can there be a more gorgeous man than So Ji-Sub?

Always Aug 25 2016 6:23 am can some one recommend me some movies like this one ? warm and really beautiful...

whynot May 28 2016 12:36 pm warm, intelligent, subtle, complex characters that evolve together,great chemistry. truly wonderful movie

cherryjoo Jan 20 2016 2:38 pm the song is called "Flower Blossom" by Alex and Horan

adsy2k Jan 15 2016 1:20 am Can anybody please help me with identifying a song - a concern duet song from a scene of movie : Always ( only you) ... where jhuag wha and jean marcelino attend that concern together. Actually i love that song n wanted to download it. Please make sure to comment not in korean. _/\_

ms_kath0411 Jan 07 2016 6:05 pm If you're SJS's fan, you must watch his kdramas master's sun and oh my venus. He's great actor. thumbs up for this movie

chyantrils25 Oct 21 2015 11:52 pm this movie is one of my favorite ever!especially because HAN HYOO JOO is in it..she's my fav korean actress..I've watched this for so many times already and i still do cry whenever i rewatched it especially at the ending scene where hyoo joo is running down the street looking for cheol-min then cry out loud when she could'nt find him ..wow!i really fell her emotions there..HAN HYO JOO FIGHTING!!!

chen Jun 13 2015 9:55 pm So good! The pace of the movie was very nice, I never felt bored or anything. The actors chemistry was really good. Made me feel like I was falling in love too. The usage of warm lighting in some scenes was really romantic and beautiful. The movie left such a warm feeling. I rewatched it a couple months afterwards, and it still made me cry!

kistine Mar 21 2015 11:03 am The best drama I've ever watch my entire life .. Can feel the emotions .. Heart wrenching tear dropping so touching movie ... I'm not really into dramas but ...wow ....oh wow ... The movie is a total blast! So ji sub and Han hyo joo did a good job in their acting ... Directers and writer did a big masterpiece e

Mya Feb 27 2015 1:50 am Yaay! Very happy I just saw this movie. So Ji-Sub babbayy!! I didn't know your acting has such range. I've only watched you in Master's Sun. So I went out and checked up your other stuff. This was moving. You blew me away with you emotions showing thru and you played off well with the beautiful Han Hyo-Jo. The cornea transplant, the coincidental history yeah yeah they've been overused in K-dramas but who cares! I'm easy to please lol Grrreat movie!!

Yunus Feb 03 2015 10:13 am she said she got married !! with who ?

Joyce Yagoda Nov 05 2014 12:30 am The title confused me. I saw a Spielberg movie about 25 years ago called ALWAYS. Spielberg's remake of another movie with his own twist of course. The one I saw was airplane acrobatics gone wrong. The pilot is killed his spirit becomes involved mentoring a new pilot, who becomes involved with the woman the old pilot once loved. One pilot dead, one alive both with the same woman. Spielberg is very intense. He is into the spiritual thing, also. He is very good with child actors. He is very fatherly. I love Stephen's work. One of his ex wives said, these story lines just roll out of his mouth. He quit college and told his parents, college had nothing to offer him. He was right.

James Bolotin Nov 04 2014 3:44 am I loved this movie waiting for Han Hyo-Joo to do another drama.

Mia Oct 29 2014 2:13 pm The part where Han Hyo Joo was crying out loud emotionally, upon realising its him that she was longing for... That single part alone brings me to uncontrollable tears. Thumbs up for such a great movie!

ace Oct 28 2014 2:25 pm As a rule I'm not a fan of many of the tropes that are rife in Korean cinema. The overuse of coincidences. The illnesses. Memory losses. Unbelievable and unrealistic love triangles. Horrible pain & problems that knowingly can be avoided at any time by just communicating the barest amount of info to someone but instead they hem and haw and then only blurt it out stupidly and in over-dramatic fashion when it is supposedly too late etc.

A lot of people rely upon those tropes. They are a comfort to the viewer. Not to me. But I fully understand others like it. And that is great. It really is.

So I was not a fan of the coincidental back story. But even so, what makes this good for me is how simple the relationship is.

Anyway, while this movie had tropes galore in it that I'm not a fan of, it still really worked for me. Mainly because of the simple exchanges of dialogues, for the simple way the characters were written and above all the performance of Han Hyo-Joo. So Ji-Sub was great too but for my money it was her that sold it. Setting aside her obvious physical charms, it was her expressions, her body language and her tone of voice. The scenes at the end when the penny drops and she finally understands are eye-wateringly good. I know this type of scene is bread and butter to Korean actresses but somehow she made it feel better to me, Less acting and more reacting.

Visually it is pretty decent. Not visually impressive in the way Mother or Oldboy etc was but very decent. No distractions or trying to be too clever. All-in-all, I recommend it.

emilia tokes Sep 14 2014 8:04 pm @WeComeInPeace - thank you for the song title :D

and this movie is just so beautiful and poetic !

joy Sep 04 2014 8:34 am I would say the scriptwriter did his her job very well!!! next the cinematographer for the shot scene view angle everything... I wonder how so ji sub can really imbided the character he's so great in showing meek and mild after going through in prison. he really work hard in his craft!!! I salute you!!

ceejay Aug 09 2014 5:49 pm I congradulate the Song -II Gon for a brilliant & awesome script writing and making this movie. Being affiliated in the us film industry is not easy. For Song-II Gon to penentrate such diversity & difficult movie is a mild stone for Korean culture. Son Ji-Sub & Han Hyo-Joo did a brilliant job in their acting "congradulation". Whatever flaw I saw in the making of the movie, it may be lighting etc..I discraded it. Just because the whole senerio of this movie made sense and it protray the whole cause of it. Its' totally different from all the dramas that I've seen..Thank you for Entertaining us". I look forward to watching Song-II Gon movie again and both brilliant Actor & Actress.

Christine Aug 06 2014 3:15 am This, for me, is the best korean movie that i've watched so far (and I have already watched a lot)... I just love the chemistry between the actors and OMG, the story really got into me, especially the ending. And just to show how much I love this movie, well i've already watched this movie morethan 20times!!! Oppa!!!

deb Jul 15 2014 10:51 pm What can i say...this is the best romantic movie i ever seen. the story line, ost, actors, all is perfect! Daebak!!

malina Jun 25 2014 7:07 am one of the best romance movie that i ve ever seen :) i love the acting sojusub was really realistic i can feel the emotion toward the screen i just love every single moment in it....my favourite one so far <3 fighting ^__^

phey May 29 2014 5:03 pm Me too I have this for the second time and it stills makes me cry.. So Jisub oppa you are a great great actor! Saranghaeyo oppa!

Ebru K. Apr 10 2014 4:23 pm I looked this movie for the second time and I can only say that my tears are running like in the river . The actors are so enchanting ! I´m in love with so ji sub. he ist the best!!

WeComeInPeace Mar 13 2014 12:17 pm @Jewel the song is called "Flower Blossom" by Alex and Horan

Darma Jan 30 2014 6:08 am What a great movie..what a great romantic story.. :)

No matter how far they were separating..they will meet again, for love.

Spicegurl Nov 17 2013 10:59 am One of the best korean movies! Great actors, great cinematography, great story line. A must watch!

jewel Nov 14 2013 8:45 am what is the title of the song that was sung during the concert part? :)

Sara S. Nov 05 2013 8:39 am I watched this movie without expecting anything. The music and cinematography is very good and the actors played their part very well especially So Ji-Sub I can see the love and pain in his eyes and expression without even saying a word. Watch this movie! One of the best Korean movies that I have seen.

tuesday Nov 04 2013 3:37 pm I've watched this movie number of times love it, love it! Its the best romance movie I've seen so far so brilliant. Han Hyo Joo and So Ji Sub are magnificent, amazing, surreal best performance. unforgettable tearjerker love story with a lovely ending!

Clarkdale44 Oct 21 2013 1:14 pm Probably the best romance movie i have ever seen in my entire lifetime...

Bouba Sep 18 2013 7:41 am One of my favorite movies ever !!!! I watched 3 times , & I replay many scenes several times. I love So Ji-Sub. He is the reason I started watching korean movies. This movie is great: love, romance, fights, melodrama ... When Jung-Hwa realizes that the man the dog followed is in fact Cheol-Min & she started searching the streets for him then fell down crying her heart out, i was sobbing too !!! So moving !

joe@penang Sep 12 2013 1:15 am One of the best love stories of all time . I simply love every single moment of the movie.

MJ Sep 02 2013 8:19 am it is indeed a heart warming and a very good story,,. you will fall in love with the leading characters. great job!

elle Aug 31 2013 8:55 am One of the best ..definitely worth watching ..!! love SJS and HHJ..

Yuriy Aug 29 2013 1:40 pm Before you swallow this movie you should have a good chew on it. Its about a man who behaves like a Man and woman who behaves like a Woman.

mila Aug 24 2013 6:33 am actually this movie is so boring.... poor acting of the two leads so i wont recommend watching this movie

Byron Aug 18 2013 8:54 pm Loved this movie, is there any other movies similar to this?

Amit Jul 25 2013 1:28 am I watched this movie last Night....Its amazing....Its great Story....I like the acting of both actors. I really thanked to all member of this movie who make such kind of movie for us. Once again, Thank you very much.

Zay Jun 21 2013 2:17 am This is the best movie I have ever watched.

trunks3 May 27 2013 6:42 pm Just finished watching, really a great movie, the acting was amazing, the love story really beautiful ..wow still wiping the tears out of my face...thumbs up

nidz May 15 2013 1:18 pm this a very touching movie ever. i love to watch dis in how many times

kezia Mar 28 2013 9:06 am i found that the boxing place at Jisub's final fight is similar (or same) with the Batman The Dark Night Rises fight place too. Anyone has watched both? maybe im not the one. Maybe it were really the same place? in Thai?

Icyvirgorox Mar 28 2013 8:28 am I'm so happy I get to watch this movie through YouTube. This is my first time watching SJS's acting and I must say both SJS and HHJ did a really great job in portraying the characters. The story is simple but it's the development of feelings of both leads that captured my attention and the way the actors bring out the emotions of the characters. I can really feel their love and sorrow. Simply amazing!

Kcatie Mar 20 2013 11:57 am The movie is very touching. I felt the warmt of being in love. The lead actors are believable. I so love the movie. No matter how many times you watch it, you will still feel the same emotions the first time you watched it. Kudos to all the people behind this beautiful movie.

florjay Mar 15 2013 11:25 am best movie ever, i love it...

Kyeu Feb 25 2013 9:52 am The best, soo cutee T.T!!

Joanna Feb 02 2013 4:18 am Great movie! Beautiful story, cried at the end

tony Nov 25 2012 3:23 pm I like this movie a lot cheol min he do everything for her , remind me the song I like from Adam Bryan everything I do (do it for you ) for both of characters in the movie . Beside So Ji Sub and Han hyn joo they very pro put a lot off thought in the characters

tony Nov 25 2012 12:57 am This movie never get bored (always ) the best movie I ever watch, I live in us they dont have many asian movie tranlation to (eng sub) event in nexflet they dont have this movie .But lucky accident I watch in YouTube . Love So Ji Sub and Han Hyn joo they both look good together

Chirag Shah Nov 24 2012 10:45 am To all the IDIOTS who say that this is copied from Lafangey Parindey, a pathetic bollywood flick, the only similarity is that the woman is blind...THIS film (Always) is more of a tragedy and serious flick while Lafanger Parindey is about a blind lady who wants to participate in a show and SKATE....What similarities??? I'm Indian and ashamed to see a bunch of stupid idiots from my country making such RIDICULOUS claims without even watching "ALWAYS"....They see ONE similarity and they jump to conclusion...Not to mention, Lafangey Parindey isn't even good while "always" is an EMOTIONALLY POWERFUL film dealing with tragic elements....Stupid illiterate morons need to shut the hell up!

Rosa Tapeta Nov 12 2012 10:11 pm watch the movei 3 times i loved it....and still watching it the story line is well scripted...applause to the crews. Thank you for a lovely story

Jolens Sep 13 2012 7:01 pm The movie is very touching.i really cried alot.i shared this movie to my friends, coz i want them to watch it too.very good.really..:-D han hyo Joo,so pretty !

justs vin Aug 19 2012 9:58 am i'm so very love it watch this movie... especially to Han Hyo-Joo, she is so beautiful and have good talent acting... and i like too ost always, very good soundtrack... so excelent this movie...

maricon Jun 13 2012 4:40 am Supeeeerrrrrr nice movie.... Watched this on youtube lots of times already. HHJ and SJS were really great...

Lydia Gamara Jun 03 2012 2:17 am I am hoping this movie will be shown also in Philippine theaters.

Anna Nguyen May 29 2012 9:37 pm Aaaaaaaaaaawesome!!!!!!!! Romantic!!!!! Meaningful and lovely!!!!!!!!! It's really worth watching. It made me cry a lot at the end of the movie. So Ji Sub is always that attractive, like in "Sorry i love you" n Han Hyo Joo is so beautiful.

Ar.s May 27 2012 5:27 pm the song is I can feel you - Bang Joon Suk

cuaks May 15 2012 9:54 am hello, did anyone know what is the singer/band name and song title of the opening song when SJS picking up water galoons? I'll be thankfull ..

cuaks May 02 2012 1:08 am hey I like this movie so much, can ANYONE tell me who is the singer / band or the tittle of the first song at the opening when SJS picking up a water galoons ? thx I'll be pleased ..

Mason Apr 23 2012 10:15 pm TOTALLY WORTH TO WATCH Im a big fan of HHJ. This is my first time to see her act with more mature role. I really love her acting. For the storyline, viewers should expect wat's gonna happen from trailer, they will fall in 'LOVE' and 'SACRIFICE' for each other. It still great to see the different elements and the scenes of the movies. Gloomy scene mix with beautiful landscape. Totally luv the two main characters. So Ji Sub is like a boss, tough and strange, but in his heart, there is a warm heart feeling that lives inside of him.

The downside is the bed scene, Han Hyo Joo AHHHH!!! You really break my heart <33333

Btw, plagiarism? All the love elements come from Shakespeare, so people should rather they say all movies copy Shakespeare instead x.x..........

kob Apr 17 2012 3:15 am In the movie, what concert they see ? the song is good. plese tell me.

gal Apr 16 2012 10:15 pm In reply to smileyme's post, dont criticize Han hyo joo if u think u can act better than her.

zarima USA Apr 09 2012 5:31 am i finished watching it,,, and am really impressed and a heartwarming movie,,,, and its nice and it feels good that the ending is a HAPPY ONE ,,,, KUDDOS to all the people behind,,

geeK Apr 05 2012 8:00 pm A good and enjoyable film. An interesting mainstream offering from Song Il-gon. It is a story about love and it's straightforward,and it worked because of the main leads. Excellent performances especially from Han Hyo-joo, but I would have preferred it if they had explored more of Jung-hwa's struggles, an orphan slowly losing her vision in her backstory, they did satisfactorily so for Cheol-min's road-to-redemption story. I love the director's long and silent shots. Overall, I would recommend "Always" as there is something refreshing about it and it is a bit different than your average Korean melodrama.

YUIan26 Mar 20 2012 7:44 am super Much Watch Film!!

Excellent Acting to So Ji-Sub as well as Han Hyo-Joo..

Very dramatic film.. So sad..

but at least it has a Good Ending..

smileyme Mar 19 2012 9:55 pm love so ji sub in this movie he is doing good job portraying Cheol-min character but I'm so disattisfied with Han Hyo Joo's acting she is so NOT naturAL.

I hate her!!

Neri Mar 17 2012 7:35 am i ♥ this MOVIE!!!

must watch :P

fang Mar 08 2012 9:34 am does anyone knows,what songs which played as a backsound in the opening scene,when SJS took some galoon to the office..i like to hear that song..but,i can't find who sings the song,n what the title of the song..anyone can help me?

st0rmgust Mar 08 2012 8:34 am watched this movie & just want to say.. SJS is really good here. HHJ also good too. the movie is a "Must Watch" I think.. 4 1/2 half star of five :D

NewKDramaAddict Mar 05 2012 9:35 am Such a beautiful story with a beautiful ending! So Ji-Sub never disappoints! Han Hyo-Joo, I loved in Shining Inheritance. This is well worth the watch!!

zhA Mar 04 2012 10:02 pm I spend a lot of tears to see this film. highly recommended for u all to watch :) :)

Luki Feb 15 2012 2:43 am The movie was really good!! SJS & HHJ's acting are really convincing xD I think the storyline would better suit a drama though, since there's just too many things happening one after another... nonetheless, awesome movie!!! I didn't get bored at all!!

arslan khan Feb 14 2012 3:46 pm i want to know the name of the song which is played at the end of the movie which is something like DONT GO I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR U....

deny Feb 07 2012 9:16 am It was good and interesting. I adore City lights but this movie was simplyer but well done- like a reverance to original.And ofcourse very korean in reveal conections between caracters – this is not this way in Chaplin’s movie. Something about karma – I think it’s the reason. I finaly had a chance to watch this So Ji Sub. I had the feeling in some scenes That his eyes are like of an alien IT.Ha-ha.

ran Feb 07 2012 3:40 am great job Han Hyo-Joo

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Christy Feb 04 2012 12:51 pm Is this movie will be show in Indonesia??I doubt..pleaseeee,make it be show in indonesia..I trust the indonesian will be love this movie so much,especially bcos indonesia loves melodrama..really..and indonesia always loves korean dramas especially the actor and the actress

Christy Feb 04 2012 12:40 pm It will be a great film..is this a series drama?or this is kind of cinema movie?is there anyone could tell me?

Jan Feb 03 2012 12:56 am I'm really excited about this show. I can conclude that I grew up with the korean hype especially Han Hyo Joo because she ranks as my favourite actress. I have followed her in her splendid acting in Dong Yi, Heaven's postman, Shining Inheritance, Spring Waltz and Ride Away. What I can say for sure is that she moves audiences with her down-to-earth and bubbly personality. She is also very good in acting melodrama such as the one in Spring Waltz. As for Dong Yi, we see a very different side of her. Just today, I read from allkpop that she is going to star in another "dong-yi" sitecom. I have never followed the male actor before but have read what Ryan Gosling who starred in The Notebook; commented on the premiere of this movie, Always or also known as Only You. He said that Hyo Joo acting is very real and moves audiences to tears. And, that is exactly what I feel about her. Finally, I can't wait till this is shown in Singapore #avid fan of HYO JOO

mandy Jan 12 2012 11:11 am OMG!!! i so want to watch this.... love love love.....

TYJY Jan 04 2012 11:59 am This is definitely not plargarized, whats Lafngey Parindey? never heard of it in my life

Kirapachi Dec 30 2011 7:22 pm I really wanna watch this so bad!

adele Oct 27 2011 5:39 am will this show be shown in Singapore? :(

Kera Oct 17 2011 5:30 am I knew this movie because Alex & Horan fill in for the OST.....hope it's good

myjere Oct 10 2011 2:32 am i think those who wants to argue about plagiarism should just keep quiet instead of spoiling the whole movie , thank you for your cooperation .

myjere Oct 09 2011 4:36 am wow so exciting

David Toms Martian Oct 08 2011 3:23 am Most of the Good Flims that comes out of Hollywood or Bollywood has been copy many times over and over again in a different titles and actors and actress but the story seem the same. Every directors, actors and actress think differently..example the orginal director, actors and actress direct and acted accordingly to the scrib of the movie but it turn not so good...so what then new director and actors.actress try their ways of directing and acting for that original movies then what happened it was it was a sucess..like the original Robin Hood... If Robin Hood was to be played in Bollywood directed by Indian Director,And Indian Actor/Actress you think what will happened...The world is the stage and all it people are actors or actress each play its own parts of which the story never end...

Anne Jul 01 2011 4:28 pm Here's what I have to say about the plagiarism issue.

In my eyes, any type of plagiarism is wrong. It's unethical and shameful to claim someone's hard work and creativity as your own. I am an Indian and I have watched a multitude of Bollywood films for years. I can confidently claim that the level of film-making in Bollywood is generally of a very low standard. More than 90% of the films that come out of Bollywood (including the ones that succeed commercially) are difficult to sit through, if you have half a brain.

Bollywood has been plagiarizing for a long time. Copying Hollywood has been a very popular trend with the makers of Hindi films. If I were to make a list of the number of films plagiarized, the number would surely cross a hundred. With the influx of numerous cable channels & multiplex theaters, the Indian audience is more acquainted with Hollywood nowadays. Hence, these days, the makers choose to plagiarize foreign movies. Korean movies have not been spared from this hideous habit either. "A Bittersweet Life" & "My Sassy Girl" are two South Korean films that come to mind in this regard. Hence it can be concluded that when it comes to plagiarism, Bollywood ranks high.

However, this doesn't give anyone the right to plagiarize from Bollywood. It's still unethical. You can't feel victorious over the fact that you've "stolen from the biggest stealer". Plagiarism has been & shall always be considered stealing.

Now, if we talk about this film, the plot here clearly states "story of an ex-boxer and a woman who is losing her eyesight". The Bollywood film "Lafangey Parindey", released in 2010, is also about an ex-boxer & a women who has recently lost her eyesight. This could be coincidence. One must keep in mind that "Lafangey Parindey" itself was 'inspired' by one old Hollywood film about a blind skater, named "Ice Castles".

When I saw the plot of this film here, the first thing that came to my mind was "Lafangey Parindey". Now, even though the plot of both the films sound suspiciously similar, I am willing to wait for more information about this film. At this point of time, it's immature to conclude anything about this film being a 'copy'.

Let's wait for the release. Then we'll all know whether or not our suspicions hold any ground.

TOK Jun 16 2011 7:59 am No. You are wrong. This is different and Original. You can't be such idiot to say that this one copied Bollywood without even watching this. The plot is way different. If anyone thinks this one copied BW, then BW copied 1978 American movie and 1999 Tamil Film according to Wiki. Anyway, this one has two Great actors and since it's Korean film, this must be good at least.

lisa May 25 2011 10:01 pm They copied the storyline of the bollywood film Lafangey Parindey...

britjust May 15 2011 10:44 pm ha cn't wait...................!!!! i hope it's really jjang,,,[i have high expectition]

Sandy Mar 03 2011 11:08 am Omg !!!!!! Im soo excited for this film !! kinda wish it was a drama! lol

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