Truth be told, Joo Jin-mo is not that bad an actor. He held his own in Happy End (not the easiest of feats, working opposite Jeon Do-yeon and Choi Min-shik) and Musa: The Warrior, and has even worked with Kim Ki-duk. It's Kim Hee-sun who gets the harsher reviews from the press. Her performances in Calla, Ghost In Love and Bichunmoo were deservedly criticized for their stiff delivery and lack of range. The press has also claimed that Kim's success is simply a result of her beauty. Wanee & Junah might help change that perspective a little, because Kim's performance here is quite good, and she seems the perfect choice for the role. Joo is very solid as well, and it was unexpected to see the two carry an unconventional romantic drama like this. It's also a pleasant surprise, as it's always nice to see actors improve.
Wanee (Kim Hee-sun) is an animator, who is rapidly losing any ambition and passion for life. She's just surviving because of her job and her boyfriend's presence. Junah ...
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