This is an absolutely wonderful film. I have seen the original version on screen and have the director's cut on DVD and recommend this to anyone - not just Korean (or more general Asian) film afficionados. The storyline is told with a rather sharp wit, such that it hardly seems likely to morph itself into a true romantic comedy - but it does so, and very effectively. The leads in this film are very good - probably more so with their expressions and body language than with the dialogue itself.

It bothers me to hear that Dreamworks is planning a remake of this film. No doubt they will strip it of its original charm - much of which comes from its cultural context. Korea has produced some truly hilarious comedies (e.g., "My Wife is a Gangster") - it is truly sad that 99% of Americans will not have the opportunity to see these gems in their original form. It is also a slap in the face of the fine Korean actors and actresses who made these wonderful stories come to life on the big screen. If you haven't yet seen this film, buy a DVD copy off of eBay and enjoy the original versions before Hollywood ruins them.