Overview of My Annoying Brother
‘My Annoying Brother’ is a buddy comedy-drama film directed by Kwon Soo-kyung. The movie that pictures the love between two brothers was released in 2016. Jo Jung-suk (as Go Doo-shik) and Doh Kyung-soo (as Go Doo-young) play the roles of the brothers in the film. They are at a critical stages of their lives after living separately for years. Go Doo-young, the younger of the brothers, turns blind after a Judo match, and the elder one, Go Doo-shik, escapes from jail, convincing the authorities about his brother’s condition. The brothers live a happy life together until terminal cancer weakens Doo-shik.
Profile
- Name: ‘My Annoying Brother’
- Genre: Drama, life, Bromance
- Starring: Jo Jung-suk, Park Shin-hye and Doh Kyung-soo
- Directed by: Kwon Soo-kyung
- Screenplay by: Yoo Young-ah
- Produced by: Lee Yong-nam, Choi Nak-kwon
- Production Company: Good Choice Cut Pictures
- Distributed by: CJ Entertainment
- Release date: 23 November 2016
- Cinematography: Ki Se-hoon
- Music by: Park In-young, Kim Tae-seong
- Running time: 110 mins
- Language: Korean
- Country: South Korea
Cast
- Doh Kyung-soo as Go Doo-young
- Jung Ji-hoon as Young Doo-young
- Jo Jung-suk as Go Doo-shik
- Jeon Ha-neul as Young Doo-shik
- Park Shin-hye as Lee Soo-hyun
- Ji Dae-han as Director of the National athletes
- Lee Do-yeon as a random girl in the club
- Goo Hye-ryung as Staff in the rehabilitation
- Park Jae-han as Police
- Lee Yeon-soo as Doo-shik’s mother
- Jo Won-hee as Doo-shik’s father
- Jung Dong-kyu as Doctor
- Noh Yeong-hee as a woman in the neighborhood
- Son Mi-hee as Hallway nurse
- Kwon Ji-hoon as Japanese player
- Jeon Ki-young as Narrator
- Chun Seok-hyun as an employee in the hospital
- Lee Sang-hoon as Staff in the rehabilitation
- Mama Daleev Par as Turkish player
- Kim Jin-hee as a random girl in the club
- Lee Myung-ha as a lady in the hospital
- Hong Myung-gi as designated driver
- Lee Myung-ha as a lady in the hospital
- Moon Ji-hyun as a Bank staff
- Son San as Parole auditor
- Kim Kang-hyun as Dae-chang
- Bae Sung-jae as Judo caster
- Kwon Beom-taek as Guard
- Shim Hoon-gi as Parole auditor
- Lim Chul-hyung as Jong Neon-nam
Synopsis
The Judo athlete Doo-young gets severely injured in a recent fight. The injury harshly damages his optic nerves, turning his eyes blind forever. Doo-young’s parents died when he was young, and his elder brother eloped from home. Go Doo-shik, his elder brother, is jailed for fraudulent activities. Doo-shik secures parole by showing his willingness to take care of his blind brother.
When Doo-young and Doo-shik were together, they resent each other due to the contrasting characters they share. But this time, they enjoy a fantastic brotherhood together. Doo-shik starts taking care of his blind brother and helps him adjust to his new life. He takes him to the public bath and helps him wash up. Later, he helps him dress like a gentleman, who can woo women just by his appearance.
After a few days together, Doo-young starts to get along with Doo-shik. He supports Doo-shik when he picks up an argument with a random man in a textile shop. After giving a lecture about how to woo girls, Doo-shik takes him to a pub. When Doo-shik is not around, a girl approaches him, claiming that she is a beauty goddess and kisses him. Watching the two make out, Doo-shik interrupts them, though Doo-young is surprised because of the kiss.
Doo-shik starts loving his brother unconditionally when he recognises cancer has already eaten up his good time on earth. To secure a safe life for his blind brother, Doo-shik prepares him to live a self-supporting life. He encourages Doo-young to win the Judo competition at the Olympics.
However, just before the final competition, Doo-young finds out about the illness of his brother from Lee Soo-hyun. Heartbroken by the just-known truth, Doo-young calls his brother and promises him to win the gold medal. On the other hand, admitted in the hospital, Doo-shik is watching the Olympic games on TV. After winning the gold medal for Judo in the Olympics, Doo-young sits near his dying brother in the hospital.
After the death of Doo-shik, Doo-young sits in a silent place, listening to the recording of the final words of his brother.
Theme
The sour relationship between Doo-young and Doo-shik in ‘My Annoying Brother’ turns into a touchy one. Family and the feeling of brotherhood are the most discussed and evident themes in the movie. The estranged elder brother of Doo-young returns to him when he learns about his injury and the loss of his eyesight in its aftermath. The elder brother, Doo-shik, is suffering from terminal cancer. Foreseeing the future of his blind brother alone in the wild world, he trains Doo-young to live the happy life of a gentleman. The agony endured by the dying brother to secure the life of his blind brother is presented precisely.
Also, ‘My Annoying Brother’ tells the inspirational story of the character Doo-young. The blind Doo-young continues to pursue his career as a Judo athlete for his dying brother. The film underlines the importance of encouragement and support in a person’s life. The encouragement of Doo-shik is the force that led Doo-young towards success. Furthermore, through the final audio note of Doo-shik, he assures the security of the family to Doo-young.
Awards
- 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards 2017
Most Popular Actor – Doh Kyung-soo - Korean Film Shining Star Awards 2017
Newcomer Award – Doh Kyung-soo
- 13th JIMFF Awards 2017
Star Award – Doh Kyung-soo - 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards 2017
Best New Actor – Doh Kyung-soo
Interesting Facts about My Annoying Brother
- Doh Kyung-soo was widely recognised for acting in ‘My Annoying Brother’ and achieved several awards for his role as Go Doo-young
- On 19 May 2017 ‘My Annoying Brother’ was released in Japan.
- Doh Kyung-soo is a member of the K-pop boyband EXO.
- ‘My Annoying Brother’ covered one million views on the fourth day after its release.
FAQs
- When is ‘My Annoying Brother’ released?
‘My Annoying Brother’ is released on 23 November 2016. - What is the Instagram ID of Doh Kyung-soo?
@d.o.hkyungsoo - Who is the director of ‘My Annoying Brother’?
Kwon Soo-kyung is the director of ‘My Annoying Brother’. - What is the Instagram ID of Park Shin-hye?
@ssinz7 - Who played the role of Lee Soo-hyun in ‘My Annoying Brother’?
Park Shin-hye played the role of Lee Soo-hyun.
