The entry paints a picture of a flawed but fascinating film. It is a low-budget, high-volume romp that dares to ask: What happens when two emotionally stunted doctors use their medical degrees as dating shields? The answer is a messy, loud, and surprisingly sweet 109 minutes. While not a masterpiece of Korean cinema, it is a cult favorite for those who appreciate their romance with a side of gross-out laughter.
as Maeng In-young : A character who adds further comedic tension to the romantic triangle [1, 4].
is an obstetrician and gynecologist, specializing in artificial insemination. She is loud, aggressive, and obsessed with the science of conception. Like Seong-ki, she has never had a boyfriend. Her direct, unfiltered speech and explosive temper scare away any potential suitor.
"I wanted to show that adults have awkward, clumsy, and yes—sexual—problems when it comes to dating. Most Korean movies pretend that people in their 30s are virgins holding hands. I wanted to show a urologist and a gyno who literally talk about sperm and erectile dysfunction on first dates... because that is funny."
The plot centers on the ironic professional and personal lives of its protagonists. Wang Seong-ki (played by Oh Ji-ho) is a handsome obstetrician/gynecologist who is highly popular with female patients but suffers from secret impotence following a traumatic surgical failure. Conversely, Gil Sin-seol (played by Kang Ye-won) is a skilled urologist who treats men's sexual health issues daily yet remains a virgin with a history of failed dating.
Beneath the crude jokes, the film explores three interesting themes:
(Korean: 연애의 맛; RR: Yeonaeui mat ; lit. "The Taste of Love") is a 2015 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Aaron Kim [1, 2, 4]. Known for its bold and quirky humor, the movie explores the unlikely romance between two medical specialists whose professional lives and personal traumas collide in a shared office building [2, 5, 6]. Quick Facts & Production Director Aaron Kim (also credited as Kim Arron) [1, 2] Starring Oh Ji-ho, Kang Ye-won [1, 2, 4] Release Date May 7, 2015 [1, 2] Runtime 101 minutes [1, 2] Genre Romantic Comedy [1, 2] Box Office US$1.5 million [1, 13] Plot Summary