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Movie: How to Use Guys with Secret Tips (English title) / Male Instruction Manual (literal title)
Revised romanization: Namja Sayongseolmyungseo
Hangul: 남자 사용설명서
Director: Lee Won-Suk
Writer: Lee Won-Suk, Noh Hye-Young, Lee Ho-Jae
Producer: Kim Hyun-Shin, Yoon Chang-Sook, Eo Ji-Yeon
Cinematographer: Kim Sun-Ryung
Release Date: February 14, 2013
Runtime: 116 min.
Genre: Romantic-Comedy / Award Winning
Distributor: Lotte Entertainment
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Assistant TV commercial director Choi Bo-Na (Lee Si-Young) is tasked with doing anything and everything at work. Due to working so many hours, her appearance is always a complete mess. Choi Bo-Na also hasn't dated in years.

One day, her company shoots a commercial on location at the beach. Famous actor Lee Seung-Jae (Oh Jung-Se) appears for the filming, but he immediately complains about the tall height of the woman he is shooting the commercial with. Because of this, the whole concept behind the commercial has to be changed. Choi Bo-Na complains about Lee Seung-Jae's attitude, which makes Lee Seung-Jae dislike her even more.

After the filming is complete, Choi Bo-Na finds herself walking alone along the beach. The staff has already left back for Seoul without her. While waking on the beach at night, she comes upon a unique stall. The stall sells various instructional tapes. While she browses through the tapes, the persuasive seller (Park Young-Gyu) appears and talks her into buying a set - a $500 dollar instructional tape set on how to use men with different persuasive acts. The instructional tapes will soon change Choi Bo-Na's life.

Notes

Filming began April 17, 2012 and finished June 27, 2012.

Cast



Lee Si-Young	Oh Jung-Se	Park Young-Gyu	Kim Jung-Tae	Lee Won-Jong
Choi Bo-Na	Lee Seung-Jae	Dr. Suwalski	Woo Sung-Chul	Yook Bong-A



Bae Sung-Woo	Kim Joon-Sung	Kim Min-Jae	Kyung Soo-Jin	Kim Kyung-Jin
CEO Jin	Oh Ji-Hoon	AD Jo Seung-Hwan	Kim Mi-Ra	guy who tries to get in taxi

Additional Cast Members:

Ahn Yong-Joon - Sung-Jae
Hwang In-Chung - Seung-Jae's stylist
Cheon Jin-Ho - Jong-Suk
Yang Yoon-Young - Yoon Ji-Eun
Lee Moo-Young - morning TV program MC
Ryoo Hyoun-Kyoung - woman who spots Lee Seung-Jae near Choi Bo-Na's apartment
Kim Sa-Hee - Yoon-Hee
Ji Chang-Wook - Hong-Joon
Park Seong-Taek - advertising agency PD
Yoon Suk-Joo - photographer
Cha Jong-Ho - cash replacement
Ha Soo-Ho - ending assistant director / interpreter
Jin A-Reum - female model in front of production office
Son San - Bo-Na's friend
Cha Chung-Hwa - Bo-Na's friend
Kim Wang-Geun - beach advertiser 2

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Film Festivals

2013 (15th) Udine Far East Film - April 19-27, 2013 *International Festival Premiere
2013 (16th) Shanghai International Film Festival - June 15-23, 2013 - Asia New Talent Award
2013 (12th) New York Asian Film Festival - June 28-July 15, 2013 *North American Premiere
2013 (17th) Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival - July 18-28, 2013 - World Fantastic Cinema
2013 (17th) Fantasia Film Festival - July 18-August 7, 2013 *Canadian Premiere
2013 (33rd) Hawaii International Film Festival - October 10-20, 2013 - Spotlight on Korea *Hawaii Premiere
2015 (10th) Korean Film Festival In Paris - October 27-November 3, 2015 - Focus

Awards

Audience Award - 2013 (15th) Udine Far East Film - April 19-27, 2013
(Bronze) Best Asian Feature - 2013 (17th) Fantasia Film Festival - July 18-August 7, 2013

Comments

Nye Nye May 13 2020 4:19 am Very nice feel-good movie. And it's not just empty fun too - I appreciate the point on the female underdog struggle in a male world. I enjoyed the whole show. Directing was superb with smooth transitions from the main act in between a fantastical instructional video. I only wish the lead man doesn't look too old for the girl. And because he's supposed to be a popular celebrity, I wish the production was more choosy in casting a good looking guy to take that lead role.

Mell Apr 06 2019 7:17 am Anyone seea Ji Chang Wook in this movie?

fashionista Jan 07 2017 3:26 pm I love her sweatshirts, so pretty and comfortable looking ❤️

IslandMomma Jun 13 2016 12:53 am Although he was listed in the final credits as a guest star playing the role of Hong Joon oppa, he never appeared in the final cut of the movie at all.

jeong Feb 26 2016 1:39 pm Does anyone know where ji chang wook appears?

kai May 08 2015 9:41 am still can't get over lol

dramakey Jan 01 2015 4:40 pm Great movie :)

For information the ending song is Ligaya and the singer is Gouryella.

misz_ana Dec 18 2013 8:57 pm it's so funny... i laugh from the beginning till the end...really funny...daebak~~

Venus Smurf Oct 19 2013 6:40 pm Funniest movie EVER. I dragged my brother to see this, just because he's always giving me such crap about my drama obsession, and he was absolutely giggling through the entire thing. He enjoyed it so much that on the drive home, he even let me listen to Korean music without complaining (pretty sure the pigs were flying at that point).

The acting is amazing. The humor is addictive, if slightly cruder than I'd have liked, and there were times when even as I was laughing, I was absolutely on the edge of my seat or ready to burst into tears. Beautifully done. I don't know what I enjoyed most--the incredible acting or the writing. This is the best of Korean filmmaking.

stuffs Sep 20 2013 1:28 am Point out Ji Chang Wook because I watched this insane movie JUST to see him and I never found him ANYWHERE! I kept double checking all the way through even after the credits that it really was the right movie listed and still couldn't find him.

lurazop Sep 10 2013 12:59 am best cute korean movie so far in 2013!

Andrada Jul 28 2013 5:23 am I hoped to see a cute movie, I was blown away by one of the funniest recently made movie, :P Genuinely funny!

K-mark Jul 17 2013 3:33 pm Does anybody know the name of the song or artist for the techno song played at the ending and into the credits??

Lindamiko Apr 19 2013 10:48 pm cant wait any longer...I wanna watch tis badly

Ki Feb 28 2013 10:23 pm For those curious about the film, movie is a sweet film that hits mostly all the right spots. I thought Lee Si-Young looked even more attractive in this film than any other and most of the time she is dressed up like a slob. Movie does hit a lull in the middle portions and doesn't break new ground in the familiar romantic-comedy genre. The director does a nice job adding a unique style to the film. I'm going to guess he enjoyed films like "Taste of Tea" or "Survival Style 5" with its quirky cut up feel (this is evident especially in the first half of the film). As the story develops it becomes more traditional romantic-comedy. I thought the two leads then pulled their weight by making it still engaging. Overall, better than expected. 6.5/10

4evar Jan 29 2013 2:33 pm I love Lee Si Young!! I will definitely watch it. Looks very cute! :D

Shahrazed Jan 27 2013 5:11 am Can't wait :D

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