My Annoying Brother (alt. Hyung) has been on my watchlist for quite a while because of the positive remarks regarding Kyungsoo’s acting. However, I chose to put it off because I knew it would be sad. It turns out I was right but I wish the synopsis didn’t hide some things. You are going to need tissues, but you should watch the movie regardless. In its beautiful way, the movie is warm in its sadness.
Oh man, what a movie. The story has me reeling even 24 hours later and I can’t get over the fact that the film was both beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. I still can’t believe that the movie didn’t absolutely spoil all of the shocking moments that it tries so hard to hide. With that being said, the synopsis does everything in its power to not flat-out ruin the story, and yes, it sucks, but in the end, you get the experience in its most raw form. All my friends know I go soft as soon as anything even akin to a family revolves around the plot because it’s something that gets me every time. It does not matter whether they are happy or sad Family epics are bound to evoke all sorts of emotions. And this movie truly is heartwarming.
My Annoying Brother is a 2016 South Korean comedy-drama film featuring Jo Jungsuk, Do Kyung Soo (D.O. from EXO), and Park Shinhye. “My annoying brother” is the title of the film in English. The film reached over 1 million views in only 4 days and 3 million views by mid December. The most basic summary of the movie would be this Doo-Sik (Jo Jungsuk) gets paroled from prison because his younger brother, Doo-Young (Do Kyungsoo), is a promising judo athlete. After 15 years, Doo-Sik suddenly appears in front of Doo-Young and they begin to live together. The turning point for Doo-Young which alters the course of his life is the accident that happens to him before the selection for the national team.
It would be nothing short of sacrilege to say anything negative about our main leads. They are simply amazing and both Jo Jungsuk and Kyungsoo are fantastic in their roles. Whether it was laughter, tears, or everything in between, Jo Jungsuk and Kyungsoo gave their all and truly performed beautifully. Kyungsoo even received four awards for his portrayal of Doo-Young. Although Park Shinhye is considered a supporting role, I did enjoy her acting along with her role and the depiction of the funny and nurturing coach Lee Soo-hyun was simply wonderful.
The performance itself had me emotional way before the end. I didn’t expect that I’d be weeping halfway through! From the start, we watch as Doo-Young injures himself and faces a complete reversal in both his life and judo career. Kyungsoo did an amazing job with Doo-Young, capturing his fears and even his new beginnings when is this man’s Oscar coming? I was mostly shocked by Doo-Sik’s character and how we slowly peel back the layers of his past. His life choices that tangled him in prison and his family are explored, but most breathtakingly, his character arc is so vivid and clear in front of our eyes. Jo Jungsuk was a brilliant choice for this role as he played it so well that I wonder, why in the world did I not finish watching Hospital Playlist?
Unlike other films, this one is best enjoyed without any preconceived notions. I’d like it if the plot hadn’t been spoiled for you already in the first place. If you enjoy family tales appreciate familial reconciliation, and can smile even in the face of the ailing human mind and body, this movie fits the bill. You will feel and you will definitely laugh and most certainly cry.
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