Honey Sweet () is a 2023 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Lee Han and written by Lee Byeong-heon. It stars Yoo Hae-jin, Kim Hee-sun, Cha In-pyo, Jin Seon-kyu, and Han Sun-hwa. The film was theatrically released on August 15, 2023. It was screened at the 28th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) in 'Korean Cinema Today - Panorama' section on October 5, 2023.
Synopsis Chi-ho is a pastry researcher with a highly developed sense of taste whose life revolves around snacks and confectionery. His routine changes when Il-young, an optimistic and straightforward woman, enters his life and exposes him to experiences and flavors outside his usual routine. As Chi-ho adjusts to these changes, he becomes involved with several people, including his carefree and shameless brother Seok-ho, the self-absorbed CEO of the pastry company Byung-hoon, and the unpredictable and passionate Eun-sook. Their interactions challenge Chi-ho's established routines and lead him to confront aspects of life beyond his carefully controlled existence.
Cast Yoo Hae-jin as Cha Chi-ho Kim Hee-sun as Lee Il-young Cha In-pyo as Cha Seok-ho Jin Seon-kyu as Byung-hoon Han Sun-hwa as Paeng Eun-sook Jung Da-eun as Lee Jin-ju Lee Jun-hyeok as Dong-woo Yoon Byung-Hee as Park Seung-jun Hyun Bong-Sik as Ajeossi Lee Ji-hoon as In-guk Jung Woo-sung as Lee Yuk-gu Yeom Hye-ran as pharmacist Yim Si-wan as couple guy Go Ah-sung as couple girl Woo Hyun as fried chicken shop owner
Production Principal photography began in mid-July 2022 and wrapped on October 13.
Release Honey Sweet was released theatrically in South Korea on August 15, 2023, distributed by Mindmark. The release date was confirmed in July 2023, with the film scheduled to open during the August 15 public holiday.
The film was subsequently invited to the 28th Busan International Film Festival, where it was screened on October 5, 2023, as part of the "Korean Cinema Today – Panorama" section.
Reception Box office According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, the film grossed at the local box office and accumulated 1,388,309 admissions from 1,032 screens.
Accolades
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Blue Dragon Film Awards November 24, 2023Best Director Lee Han Best ActorYoo Hae-jin Best Supporting ActressHan Sun-hwa Chunsa Film Art Awards December 7, 2023 Best Actress Kim Hee-sun Special Jury Award – DirectorLee Han Special Jury Award – ActorYoo Hae-jin
References
External links
Honey Sweet at IMDb