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Unforgettable: Overview, Cast, 3 Fun Facts & More

Overview of Unforgettable

‘Pure Love’ is a South Korean movie released on 24 February 2016. The film made its international appearance under the name ‘Unforgettable’. The film features Doh Kyung-soo (D.O), Kim So-hyun, Lee David, Joo Da-young, Yeon Joon-seok, Park Yong-woo, Park Hae-joon, Lee Beom-soo, and Kim Ji-ho. The screenplay of the movie is co-written by the director Lee Eun-hee and the scriptwriter Han Chang-hoon.

‘Pure Love’, or ‘Unforgettable’ tells the story of five friends, Beom-sil, Soo-ok, Gae-duk, Gil-ja, and San-dol. The pure and innocent love that buds between Beom-sil and Soo-ok serves as the main plot of the film.

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  • Name: Pure Love/Unforgettable
  • Genre: Drama, Romance
  • Starring: Doh Kyung-soo (D.O), Kim So-hyun
  • Directed by: Lee Eun-hee
  • Screenplay by: Han Chang-hoon, Lee Eun-hee
  • Distributed by: Little Big Pictures
  • Cinematography: Lee Joon-gyoo
  • Release date: 24 February 2016
  • Edited by: Kim Hyeong-joo
  • Running time: 113 minutes
  • Production Company: Jupiter Film
  • Country: South Korea
  • Language: Korean
Kdramalive a still from "Unforgettable" (2016)
A still from “Unforgettable” (2016). Credit: Pinterest

Cast

  • Doh Kyung-soo as Beom-sil
  • Kim So-hyun as Soo-ok
  • Lee David as Gae-duk
  • Joo Da-young as Gil-ja
  • Yeon Joon-seok as San-dol
  • Park Yong-woo as Hyung-joon / adult Beom-sil
  • Lee Beom-soo as Yong-chul / adult Gae-duk
  • Kim Ji-ho as adult Gil-ja
  • Park Hae-joon as Min-ho / adult San-dol
  • Hwang Young-hee as Bum-shil’s mother
  • Park Choong-sun as Bum-shil’s father
  • Lee Dae-yeon as Soo-ok’s father
  • Hwang Seok-jeong as Gae-duk’s mother
  • Kim Kwon as Young-il
  • Yoon Jung-ro as Writer Park
  • Park Jung-min as Yong-soo
  • Kim Hyun as Woman 1

Synopsis

The adult Beom-sil is busy with his personal life. He works as an RJ for an entertainment company. One day, while hosting the programme, he comes across a love story sent by a listener. As he reads out the story to his audience, he recognises it as a slice taken from his life.

Kdramalive image of Doh Kyung-soo as Beom-sil and Kim So-hyun in "Unforgettable" (2016).
Image of Doh Kyung-soo as Beom-sil and Kim So-hyun as Soo-ok in “Unforgettable” (2016). Credit: Pinterest

In 1991, when Beom-sil was a young boy, he had a crush on a girl, Soo-ok. She has a weak and deformed leg, which makes it difficult for her to walk. In summer, the friends, Beom-sil, Soo-ok, Gae-duk, and Gil-ja gather for a vacation trip. Since Soo-ok’s leg is injured, Beom-sil takes on the responsibility of carrying her around.

The five friends share a strong bond. To complete the wish of Soo-ok, Gae-duk steals his mother’s boat without taking permission from his mother or elder brother. Later, to take Soo-ok on time for a programme hosted in their village, they carry her on a hand cart and reach the programme place on time.

Though Soo-ok has everyone for her help, she laments her inability to walk properly. She works as the assistant of the only doctor in their village, and it is rumoured that she is in a secret romantic relationship with the doctor. However, Soo-ok assists the doctor in the hope that someday she will be able to walk properly.

Kdramalive a still from "Unforgettable" (2016)
A still from “Unforgettable” (2016). Credit: Pinterest

Soo-ok thinks that she is a burden for everyone. Therefore, to keep her body weight at a minimum, she eats less.

One day, Beom-sil sees Soo-ok heading towards the local health center. He accompanies her to the health center, telling her that he is sick. After consulting Beom-sil, the doctor sends him outside and calls Soo-ok.

Inside the consulting room, the doctor tells Soo-ok about the leg surgery. Overhearing the conversation, Beom-sil becomes happy for Soo-ok, and together they head back. When halfway passed, she remembered the medicine that she forgot to take from the health center. Beom-sil runs back to the hospital to take the medicine and happens to overhear the doctor’s telephone conversation.

He understands the seriousness of Soo-ok’s health condition. Since her other leg has already started to deform, she will not be able to walk properly even if the surgery takes place. Beom-sil becomes upset hearing the news, and he starts to spend his time alone. Therefore, his friends take him to the health center. However, he gets into an argument with the doctor, which triggers Soo-ok, and she slaps him in the face.

Beom-sil, Gae-duk, Gil-ja, and San-dol leave the health centre, and later they start arguing about the incident that happened in the health center. By the time, Soo-ok finds her friends arguing, and when she tries to interrupt, she gets accused of having a secret romantic relationship with the doctor.

Kdramalive image of Doh Kyung-soo as Beom-sil and Kim So-hyun in "Unforgettable" (2016).
Image of Doh Kyung-soo as Beom-sil and Kim So-hyun as Soo-ok in “Unforgettable” (2016). Credit: Pinterest

Later, Beom-sil explains to Soo-ok about her health condition and promises her that he will never leave her. However, she commits suicide. Her death becomes unbearable for her friends, and they try to complete her funeral programmes when the elders refuse to take the initiative.

As the flashback concludes, the movie shows Beom-sil, Gae-duk, Gil-ja, and San-dol as adults crying listening to the story that is aired. Later, the friends gather together at the grave of Soo-ok.

Theme

Nostalgia

Nostalgia is the central theme since the majority of the movie tells the flashback. The four friends brush up the memories of the summer that they spent together with their favourite friend, the late Soo-ok. As the film unfolds, their love for each other and the efforts they put to help each one in their group are revealed.

First Love

First love is another theme in ‘Unforgettable’. Beom-sil’s feelings for Soo-ok are obvious from the beginning. As the movie progresses, it is revealed that Soo-ok also has feelings for Beom-sil. She fears that Beom-sil will leave him if he gets into college and meets new people. However, her fear ends when Beom-sil confesses his love. Nonetheless, their love is short-lived.

Friendship

Friendship is a strong theme in the movie ‘Unforgettable’. From the beginning to the end, the bond of friendship between the five friends is very evident. In between the flashbacks, the movie shows the adult lives of the characters to show their longing for the old friend gang. Thereby, the intensity of their friendship is highlighted.

Awards

  • 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards 2016
    Most Popular Actor – Do Kyung-soo
Kdramalive image of Doh Kyung-soo as Beom-sil and Kim So-hyun in "Unforgettable" (2016).
Image of Doh Kyung-soo as Beom-sil and Kim So-hyun as Soo-ok in “Unforgettable” (2016). Credit: Pinterest

Interesting Facts Unforgettable

  1. The movie ‘Unforgettable’ is also known by the name ‘Pure Love’.
  2. Goheung and Jeollanam were the shooting locations of ‘Pure Love’.
  3. ‘Unforgettable’ was shot between 22 June 2015 to 18 September 2015.

FAQs

  1. Who is the director of ‘Unforgettable’?
    Lee Eun-hee is the Director of ‘Unforgettable’.
  2. When was the movie ‘Unforgettable’ released?
    24 February 2016.
  3. What is the Instagram ID of Doh Kyung-soo?
    d.o.hkyungsoo.

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