Korean screens always produce many 18+ and 18+ movies Maid (English title: The handmaiden) is one of the most famous names. At the time of its release, this work overwhelmed the audience because there were many incredibly bold and hot scenes. However, they are not the only things worth noting as the quality of content and artistic content in the film is very high. Also for that reason, Maid is considered a classic work, reaping many successes at prestigious awards.
The Handmaid tells the love story between two muses in troubled times
Movie Maid Set in the 1930s, during the Japanese fascist occupation of Korea, revolves around four main characters including Lady Hideko, Mr. Kouzuki, Count Fujiwara and thief Nam Sook Hee.
The film's story begins when Count Fujiwara, who is a swindler posing as a Japanese aristocrat, hires Sook Hee to pretend to be Hideko's maid. Because Hideko is about to inherit a huge fortune and Fujiwara wants to usurp them.
Kim Tae Ri and Kim Min Hee fall in love in the movie “The Handmaid”.
As Tamaka, Sook Hee infiltrated the mansion owned by Kouzuki, Hideko's uncle, a domineering and cruel man. Sook Hee's mission is to find a way to promote the marriage between Hideko and Fujiwara. However, something that Fujiwara could not have expected happened: Sook Hee and Hideko developed feelings for each other.
As long as she is with Sook Hee, Hideko can do anything. However, Sook Hee still wants Hideko to marry Fujiwara. This made Hideko feel extremely painful and even commit suicide. Luckily, Sook Hee appeared in time to save her. Afterwards, Sook Hee confessed her entire plot along with Fujiwara. On the other hand, Hideko also revealed that she and Fujiwara were taking advantage of Sook Hee.
“The Handmaid” has many daring hot scenes.
Then, Sook Hee and Hideko worked together. They escaped the chains to find freedom, and Fujiwara and Kouzuki had to receive the worthy ending – death.
One of the reasons the movie helps Maid Achieving much success is the impressive acting of the cast. After 8 years since the work's release, how are they doing now?
The main cast of the movie “The Handmaid”
“Miss Hideko” in real life is the little girl that everyone hates
Taking on the role of Hideko is actress Kim Min Hee. Thanks to this role, she excellently won the title of Best Actress (film) at the prestigious Blue Dragon Awards. Beautiful, charming and also a Queen, but Kim Min Hee is hated by the audience.
The reason is because Kim Min Hee publicly dated director Hong Sang Soo. This man is 22 years older than her and is married. From the moment this news broke out, Kim Min Hee's career plummeted. Later, the film projects that Kim Min Hee participated in failed to create a buzz. It can be said that “The Handmaid” is the last shining performance of Kim Min Hee's career, at least for now.
The relationship that went against moral values between Kim Min Hee and Hong Sang Soo ruined the actress's career.
“Sook Hee” career developed strongly after The Handmaiden
In the movie “The Handmaid”, taking on the role of Sook Hee is actress Kim Tae Ri. Thanks to this role, she won the Best New Actress award at the Blue Dragon Awards. After “The Maid”, the career of the beauty born in 1990 flourished. She achieved much success in both television and film.
On the big screen, Kim Tae Ri appeared in extremely high-quality projects such as “The Little Forest of Two People” and “1987: Fateful Day” – works that made former Korean President Moon Jae In jealous. shed tears.
After “The Handmaid”, Kim Tae Ri had many more impressive roles.
On the small screen, Kim Tae Ri has main roles in famous films such as “Mr. Sunshine”, “Age 25, Age 21” and “Devil”. In 2024, audiences will see Kim Tae Ri again in a new film project called “Jeong Nyeon”.
“Count Fujiwara” continues to make its mark on the big screen
The character Fujiwara in “The Handmaid” was assigned to veteran actor Ha Jung Woo. After his success with “The Handmaid”, he continued to prove the value of an A-list star by contributing to the creation of cinematic blockbusters such as: “The Tunnel” with a revenue of 51.9 million USD, ” “Along with the Gods: Between Two Worlds” reached a revenue of 109.4 million USD, “1987: The Fateful Day” reached a revenue of 54.5 million USD, “Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days” achieved a revenue of 92 million USD. .5 million USD or “The Great Baekdu Mountain Disaster” achieved a revenue of 61.3 million USD.
Ha Jung Woo has many works that have achieved huge sales, the most prominent being the fantasy blockbuster “Along with the Gods: Between Two Worlds”.
However, unfortunately, recent film projects starring Ha Jung Woo such as “Steel Steps” or “The Guardian Duo” did not have high revenues.
“Mr. Kouziki” mainly acts in movies, preparing to reappear in a movie with Hua Quang Han
The last name in the main cast of “The Handmaid” is Jo Jin Woong, who takes on several Kouzuki. 2016 was a successful year for Jo Jin Woong when not only “The Handmaiden” but also the TV series “Sign” he starred in also created a huge buzz and was loved by a large audience.
In the years that followed, the actor born in 1976 continued to work hard in art. In the film industry, Jo Jin Woong participates in many projects with different large and small roles. Some of the works he starred in that achieved good sales were “Solo War” (39.2 million USD), “Strange Acquaintance” (39.7 million USD), “North Korea Plan” (38.5 million USD). ).
Jo Jin Woong has works that have achieved good results, but his latest film was not as successful as expected.
However, just like the case of Ha Jung Won, Jo Jin Woong's recently released movies also do not have good results. The movie “Dead Man” released in theaters in February this year only achieved a modest revenue of 1.7 million USD.
In the television realm, since “Signal” up to now, he has only appeared once more with a cameo role in the movie “My Bad Mother”. Jo Jin Woong plays Choi Hae Sik, the father of male lead Choi Kang Ho played by Lee Do Hyun.
In the near future, the actor will reappear with the movie “No way out: The roulette”. This work is expected to air in July and is expected to attract a lot of attention due to its talented cast including faces such as Yoo Jae Myung, Yeom Jung Ah, Kim Mu Yeol, Lee Kwang Soo and including handsome man Hua Quang Han.
