You Are the Apple of My Eye (Korean: 그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀) is a 2024 South Korean coming-of-age romance film. It is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Taiwanese author Giddens Ko. The film, the feature directorial debut of Cho Young-myoung, is a remake of the 2011 Taiwanese film of the same name. It follows immature Jin-woo (Jung Jin-young), who spent countless days before confessing to his first love Seon-ah (Dahyun) at the age of 18.
The film had its world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 3, 2024. It was released in theaters on February 21, 2025.
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Synopsis
Jin-woo and his friends each navigating the highs and lows of adolescence. However, they all share a fascination with Seon-ah, the graceful and beautiful model student who seems like an unattainable dream, despite being in the same class. Despite their different personalities and academic standings, Jin-woo and Seon-ah form a close bond by appreciating each other's unique qualities. Their relationship traverses challenging phases of high school.
Cast
Jung Jin-young as Goo Jin-woo
Dahyun as Oh Seon-ah
Son Jeong-hyuk as Ahn Sung-bin
Kim Yo-han as Oh Dong-hyun
Lee Min-goo as Byun Tae-wan
Lee Seung-jun as Han Byeong-ju
Kim Min-ju as Yoon Ji-soo
Jo Dal-hwan as Teacher
Park Sung-woong as Jin-woo's father
Shin Eun-Jung as Jin-woo's mother
Son Woo-hyeon as Seon-ah's groom
Production
In May 2024, JYP Entertainment reported that Dahyun was cast as the female lead in the Korean remake of You Are the Apple of My Eye. They further reported, "We have received an offer for the work and are currently reviewing it." Jung Jin-young's agency Management Run also confirmed his appearance in the film.
After completing the casting, principal photography began in early June 2024.
Original soundtrack
The album was released for pre-order on February 20, 2025.
Release
You Are the Apple of My Eye premiered at the 29th Busan International Film Festival in Korean Cinema - Panorama section on October 3, 2024. It was released on February 21, 2025, in South Korea by CJ CGV and WYSIWYG Studios.
The film has been sold overseas in 8 countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil and Thailand.
Reception
The film was released on February 21, 2025 on 660 screens. The film opened with 25,695 cumulative audience on the first day of its release.
As of March 19, 2025, the film has grossed US$1,003,952 from 164,320 admissions at the South Korean box office.