![]() I felt like the resolution to Yuri’s ghost problem should have been explored more and given more closure since it was the central conflict of the movie. Spellbound is not without its faults though. With a bit of tweaking, this story could have actually made a good full-length Kdrama. I actually felt like the two hours sped by but I still wanted to see more. Audiences get to watch their strong chemistry as they explore tentative steps to liking and eventually falling in love with each other. Spellbound had a strong supporting cast but they were merely backdrops in a stage set for the tandem of Lee Min Ki and Son Ye Jin to shine, but that’s completely okay. How sad would it be to be isolated from everyone, only to come home to a house full of ghosts who treat her like an errand girl, seeking justice for their untimely deaths. Audiences can’t help but to root for Yuri and step into her shoes. I cried many times throughout the movie because I just felt too sorry for her, especially when she shares her sadness with her friends or when she is rejected because of the ghosts. She makes audiences feel the loneliness of her character, her innocence and her heartbreak, many times over. She is an amazing actress and can just about sell anything for any role. Son Ye Jin was the definite star of this movie. ![]() I love that he risked everything to be with her even though 99 percent of the time, he was afraid of what would happen with the ghosts. Jo Go acts like a hotshot when he is among his staff but when he is with Yuri, his cowardly side comes out as well as his sweet and romantic side. I liked the easy progression of the love story of Jo Go and Yuri and their rather goofy personalities which come out when they are together. I liked Spellbound because it was light and simple, and for a horror romance, the special effects were top notch. A year down the line, Jo Go is still intrigued by this weird introvert and accidentally discovers that she is haunted the ghosts whose mission is to keep her single and lonely forever. The pair agree to work together and the show becomes a success. Because of her gloomy aura, he suddenly gets inspired to produce a horror-themed magic act revolving around an exorcist magician. ![]() Synopsis: Jo Go (Lee Min Ki) is a street magician who sees a rather sad looking woman named Yu Ri (Son Ye Jin) among the crowd in his magic show. Spellbound was a charming, entertaining tale but I don’t think this is the best comeback movie for JaDine after Never Not Love You. I’ve kept Spellbound on by backup TBW pile in case I was in the mood to watch something light and romantic but I never considered watching it a priority until it was announced that there was going to be a Filipino adaptation featuring my favorite loveteam James Reid and Nadine Lustre.
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