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South China Morning Post
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Disney+ K-drama Our Movie review: Namgoong Min and Jeon Yeo-been face death
This article contains spoilers. 3/5 stars Lead cast: Namgoong Min, Jeon Yeo-been, Lee Seol, Seo Hyun-woo Latest Nielsen rating: 4.1 per cent Our Movie, a melodrama about a director making a melodrama starring a terminally ill woman playing a terminally ill woman, has no interest in defying expectations.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Our Movie K-drama ending explained: Did Da Eum die in the finale, and why did Je Ha quit filmmaking for a year?
Our Movie K-drama ending explained: Namkoong Min and Jeon Yeo Been's Our Movie, which premiered on June 14, 2025, wrapped up after 12 emotionally charged episodes on July 19, 2025. The K-drama quickly gained attention for its deeply human storytelling and raw emotional beats. Our movie explores the relationship between a withdrawn film director and an actress facing the end of her life. Now that the finale has aired, fans are dissecting the show's bittersweet ending and what it really meant for the characters left behind. What was Our Movie about? The story follows Lee Je Ha (Namkoong Min), an emotionally stunted film director who finds a new rhythm to life after crossing paths with Da Eum (Jeon Yeo Been), a terminally ill woman who auditions for one of his projects. Their professional bond slowly turns into a romance of a lifetime. As the two navigate love, illness, and the looming end of Da Eum's life, the show weaves themes of mortality, artistry, and memory into something tender and piercing. Our Movie Ending explained: A love remembered, not lost Our Movie Episode 12 opens with Da Eum and Je Ha slipping into a small theatre to catch the remake of Love in White. Only two other people are in the audience, and it's clear the film isn't exactly a hit. Still, instead of being disappointed, the two laugh it off, and it becomes one of those bittersweet memories only they'll truly understand. As the episode unfolds, Da Eum and Je Ha continue to lean into the little joys of their time together. She tells him she's happy, despite everything. Inspired by her outlook, they talk about changing the ending, not just of the film they're making, but maybe of their own story, too. The final scenes blur the lines between the film within the show and their real lives. Gyu Won, the character Da Wum portrays, is in Hyun Sang's arms. She delivers a hopeful last line, one that touches everyone, especially AD Hong and Seung Won, who tear up reading it. Director Je Ha tells Jung Woo not to cry in the scene, believing Hyun Sang's love would give him the strength to keep going. It's gentle and poignant, not about finality but about remembrance. Outside the film, characters come to their own resolutions. Seo Yeong confesses to Da Eum that she broke up with Jung Woo, admitting her fear of being alone made her hurt others. Da Eum reassures her that she's capable of finding peace even in solitude. At the crew dinner, playful teasing masks tender connections. AD Hong looks after Jun-byoung without even realising it, while Cheol-min and Ms. Jo grow closer. In a moving moment, Kim Hyun Chul shares with Da Eum that his cancer has returned. But she's taught him how to live meaningfully. They make a simple pact—to live each day as best they can. Dr. Lee finally visits the set on the final day of filming. Da Eum is happy to see him, but there's a sadness about the project coming to an end. As she and Je Ha reflect on the film's final scene, they're also talking about their own lives. Je Ha believes that as long as Hyun Sang loves Gyu Won, she'll always live on in memory. It's a subtle way of expressing what he feels for Da Eum. Did Da Eum die in Our Movie? While we do not see Da Eum's death in the movie, a time jump makes it clear for fans. After Da Eum passes away, Je Ha steps away from his work and daily life. He doesn't return to directing or writing. For a year, he lives with the weight of that loss, holding on to the person who changed him. One day, he finds a video Da Eum recorded before she died. She tells him to eat well, write good scripts, and make great movies. She says that if he ever misses her, he should think of her as much as he wants. She reminds him of their love and the way it existed fully in the time they had. When she says, 'Grieve as much as you want—until it reaches me,' Je Ha finally lets himself break. He cries as he watches her speak, and when she says 'I love you,' he says it back. 'Everyone dies. It's not just me…'This line breaks your heart so gently. It's a reminder that it's never truly goodbye, just simply, see you later. Because love doesn't end and neither do the souls we carry with us.#OurMovie #OurMovieEp12 Later, Je Ha returns to directing. He isn't who he was before, but he is present. He remembers Da Eum not through flashbacks or imagination, but in the small details of his day, in the way he sees people, and in the way he chooses to tell stories. Her memory stays with him, not as a burden, but as part of who he is now. Our Movie ends with loss, but not with emptiness. It doesn't offer dramatic closure. It shows what it looks like to keep living while carrying someone with you. How fans are reacting to Our Movie ending Fans dissected the emotional ending on the K-drama subreddit, r/Kdrama, with one fan writing, 'Do I even have words to write a review? No, absolutely not,' one user shared. 'Our movie is a testament that we should cherish every moment... everyone is going to die.' Namgoong Min's performance was another standout point for fans. 'Oh, this drama just made me love Nam Goong Min,' one viewer wrote, praising how natural and deeply human his portrayal of Je Ha felt. Another user said they were completely wrecked by the finale: 'I felt like I was living the lives of Da Eum and Je Ha simultaneously. Tears kept falling the entire episode... I love how beautifully this story has been written and am all tears at how intricately it has been portrayed. So far, the best watch of 2025.' Check out more reactions in the Reddit thread below: Will there be an Our Movie season 2? It's highly unlikely. Our Movie wrapped up its story with a clear conclusion. Da Eum's story has ended, and Je Ha's path forward feels heartbreaking but certain. While fans might crave more, especially after connecting so deeply with the characters, the show doesn't leave much room for a continuation. And maybe that's the point. Some stories are meant to end, and the pain of their ending is part of what makes them so memorable. For all the latest K-drama, K-pop, and Hallyuwood updates, keep following our coverage here.
The Review Geek
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Our Movie Season 1 Review – An artsy and lively melodrama that fails its leads
Season 1 Episode Guide Episode 1 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 2 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 3 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 4 -| Review Score – 3.5/5 Episode 5 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 6 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Episode 7 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Episode 8 -| Review Score – 2.5/5 Episode 9 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 10 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 11 -| Review Score – 3/5 Episode 12 -| Review Score – 3/5 Melodramas tend to be a hit or miss, especially when the execution piles up on the bittersweet plot with equally depressing aesthetics, dark and dreary colours, haunting string music and performances by the cast as if their cat has just died. What saves a melodrama from being too one note is the direction as seen with Our Movie which tries to liven up the tragic romance and give a message of hope and love. Our Movie is SBS' latest hand at melos and they have had some experience with the likes of Moon Lovers and The Hymn Of Death. Their 2025 attempt has everything from eternal love and hopelessness to ethical dilemmas and movie-making drama. Our Movie follows Lee Je-ha, a genius director who ends up in a slump after his debut movie wins him several accolades. Focused on a superstitious jinx, he decides to return to the scene 5 years later. However, he takes up an ambitious task of telling a story of a terminally ill patient in love. Struggling with the concept, he finds a muse in Lee Da-eum, an aspiring actress who has a terminal illness herself. With no cure, she can die any day. He is surprised as she refuses to succumb to the hopelessness of her situation, living each day to the fullest. As director and actress work on the script together, they clash on their very different ideologies on love and eternity. But over time, they start falling for each other. The cast includes Namkoong Min, Jeon Yeo-been, Seo Hyeon-woo and Lee Seol among others. It is directed by Lee Jung-heum who is known for thrillers like Falsify and Inspector Koo. As expected, Director Lee does everything in his power to break away from the usual melo cliches and tropes. The supposed antagonists aren't truly the antagonists, supporting Da-eum and Je-ha in their endeavour to make something worthwhile. Lee Seol's Seo-yeong, a fellow actress, is a refreshing character who questions the 'women-beware-women' archetype. Seo Hyeon-woo's Producer Bu acts a little shady to add suspense and tension, but in the end, he highlights the importance of having a strong support system. Director Lee and the crew also put their all in ensuring that Our Movie Season 1 is a visual treat. Soft and bright scenes make up the majority, even when they are set in hospitals, symbolising Da-eum's optimistic take at life. Certain poignant scenes or emotionally stunted moments are in black and white. And so, when they change to colour, it is that much more satisfying as the characters finally take a leap of faith by accepting their feelings. The show also plays around with aspect ratio, using it for meta commentary or, once again, to highlight certain emotions. We see the 16:9 ratio when clips of the remake movie or reimagination of the movie are shown for the cinematic vibe. It is also used for difficult scenes when the characters have to make a life-changing decision, creating a sombre effect in all aspects. Peppy and cheerful music is interspersed with the typical haunting and melodic string music as expected. They represent the ups and downs of Da-eum's life, her relationship with Je-ha and even the progress of the movie being shot. We can go on and on about how beautifully Our Movie is made but the technical execution isn't able to save the main plot or the leads' performances. The subplot of the movie-making and the industry politics is quite intriguing. Unfortunately, the love story is a little grim in the sense that the female protagonist, the one with the terminal illness, the one who has to suffer for the sake of the story, is mostly a passive character. She's a prop for the male protagonist, a plot device for him to realise his faults and become a better human and experience love and yada yada yada. While he grows and gets all the juicy moments, whether it is the moviemaking politics or ethical dilemmas, Da-eum is the same from start to end. Remember the lively treatment we were talking about; she's used for that as well. Jeon Yeo-been plays Da-eum as a bubbly, charming, but innocent girl. Whenever scenes get heavy and sombre, Yeo-been suddenly turns goofy and playful to lighten the mood. Da-eum is the whole package except for the tiny drawback of her dying. Even then, she is the smiling through her pain type of person, so we don't see much of her introspecting on her own limitations and fate. And sure, Yeo-been's portrayal is a choice, and doesn't really hamper the story. Some viewers may even like how Da-eum comes across, including us, as she has some sweet moments. But we are pretty sure that almost everyone is going to be annoyed with Namkoong Min's Je-ha. Je-ha is an introvert, a reserved character who comes off cold. Even when he feels feelings, he doesn't show them outwardly. Until he does! 8 episodes later, he is suddenly a whole new person, smiling and joking and laughing and crying. Our Movie is possibly Namkoong's first project where he stumbles with his performance. And he was such a great tsundere turned lover boy in the historical melodrama, My Dearest. Well, in Our Movie, for the first 8 episodes, when Je-ha is his selfish, stubborn self, Namkoong plays him as a robot, oddly stoic and mysterious. Once he has his character development, he finally acts human. It makes for a boring and lifeless character, and may lose viewers since most of the plot revolves around Je-ha. Namkoong's visuals are the only thing that may stop viewers from labelling Je-ha as one of the worst K-drama male leads created. No matter how inspiring and artsy the show is, the love story and the performance let it down. And it is a shame as Our Movie does try its best in creating an aesthetically pleasing and refreshing tragic romance with a message of hope.
International Business Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- International Business Times
Our Movie Ending, Episode 12 (Finale): Everything We Know So Far
Our Movie episode 12 will air on SBS TV on Saturday (July 19) at 9:50 PM KST. With only a couple of hours left for the finale of this SBS melodrama, the viewers are eagerly waiting to watch what lies ahead for Boo Seung Won, Lee Je Ha, and Lee Da Eum. Cast member Seo Hyun Woo asked the viewers to tune in to SBS on Saturday to know if Boo Seung Won will help Lee Je Ha until the end of the movie White Love. He also asked the viewers to keep a close eye on how Boo Seung Won will overcome the production crisis with the managing director Han. "Please keep a close eye on whether Boo Seung Won will help Lee Je Ha until the end of the film 'White Love,' whether he will be able to overcome the production crisis with managing director Han, and how the people around the terminally ill Da Eum grow because of her," Seo Hyun Woo teased. Here is everything to know about the last episode of Our Movie, including the air date, preview, spoilers, and streaming details. How to Watch Our Movie Episode 12? People in Korea can watch the last episode of this SBS melodrama on TV or stream it online. K-drama fans from other parts of the world, including the US, Canada, Australia, the UK, Mexico, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Greece, Greenland, Hong Kong, China, Japan, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore, Turkey, and South Africa, can watch the mini-series with subtitles on online streaming platforms, like Disney+. Here are the International Air Timings of Our Movie Episode 12: US - 7:50 AM Canada - 7:50 AM Australia - 11:20 PM New Zealand - 1:50 AM Japan - 9:50 PM Mexico - 6:50 AM Brazil - 9:50 AM Saudi Arabia - 3:50 PM India - 6:20 PM Indonesia - 7:50 PM Singapore - 8:50 PM China - 8:50 PM Europe - 1:50 PM France - 1:50 PM Spain - 1:50 PM UK - 12:50 PM South Africa - 2:50 PM Philippines - 8:50 PM Our Movie is an SBS drama starring Namkoong Min, Jeon Yeo Been, Lee Seol, and Seo Hyun Woo. Screenwriter Han Ga Eun wrote the script in association with Kang Kyung Min. Director Lee Jung-heum helmed the directorial position. The melodrama revolves around the romantic journey between film director Lee Je Ha and actress Lee Da Eum, who is suffering from a terminal illness. Ahead of the finale, the cast members, including Namkoong Min, Jeon Yeo Been, and Lee Seol, shared their final thoughts. They asked viewers to watch the last episode to know what lies ahead for Lee Je Ha and Lee Da Eum. "To Je Ha, Da Eum isn't merely the past, but an emotion that is still alive and breathing, and there is a moment in the final episode where he finally faces that emotion and reveals his true feelings. I hope this story can offer quiet comfort to someone," Namkoong Min teased. The actor thanked the viewers for their love and support. He said the final scene will leave a lingering feeling that will remain in their hearts for a long time. "The time I spent filming Our Movie was a time in which I was able to ponder what it means to be alive and what it is that makes me and other people alive, and as we reached Episode 12, those thoughts became even clearer. I think it's a time when we can share those feelings with the viewers who have joined us," Jeon Yeo Been said.
Pink Villa
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Choo Young Woo's Head Over Heels tops buzzworthy drama list, GOOD BOY's Park Bo Gum reigns for 6th straight week
Head Over Heels ranked No. 1 on the buzzworthy drama list, as per Good Data Corporation's latest report for the week spanning July 7 to 13. As the show heads towards its penultimate week, unexpected plot twists and fluttering chemistry of the lead characters might have contributed to the soaring of its ratings. It's leads Cho Yi Hyun and Choo Young Woo ranked #2 and #3 among actors, respectively. Besides Head Over Heels, GOOD BOY also generated subsequent buzz last week, by ranking at No. 2 in drama list. The Prime Video series' lead, Park Bo Gum, continued to generate the most buzz among K-drama actors for 6 consecutive weeks. His GOOD BOY co-stars, Kim So Hyun and Oh Jung Se, also made it to the list at No. 5 and 7 respectively. Lee Jong Suk and Moon Ga Young's Law and the City also debuted in both the buzzworthy drama and actor lists, following the release of its second week's episodes. The workplace romance drama ranked #4, following the 3rd placed Squid Game Season 3. Law and the City's leads secured the 4th and 6th spots, while Squid Game's Jo Yuri ranked 9th. Our Movie rounded off the top 5 of the buzzworthy drama list, with its main characters Namkoong Min and Jeon Yeo Been securing 8th and 10th spots, respectively. Newly released dramas S Line and Low Life also debuted on the drama list at #6. Check out the top 10 lists below: Top 10 most buzzworthy K-dramas of this week tvN's Head Over Heels JTBC's GOOD BOY Netflix's Squid Game 3 tvN's Law and the City SBS' Our Movie Wavve's S Line KBS2's The First Night With The Duke KBS2's For Eagle Brothers Disney+'s Low Life KBS2's Queen's House Top 10 most buzzworthy K-drama actors of this week Park Bo Gum (GOOD BOY) Cho Yi Hyun (Head Over Heels) Choo Young Woo (Head Over Heels) Lee Jong Suk (Law and the City) Kim So Hyun (GOOD BOY) Moon Ga Young (Law and the City) Oh Jung Se (GOOD BOY) Namkoong Min (Our Movie) Jo Yuri (Squid Game 3) Jeon Yeo Been (Our Movie)
