Miss Gold Digger (2007 Film)
Miss Gold Digger (Korean: 용의주도 미스신; RR: Yonguijudo Miseu Shin) is a 2007 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Park Yong-jib. The film stars Han Ye-seul in the lead role of Shin Mi-soo, a woman who approaches her romantic relationships with the strategic mindset of an investment banker, carefully managing multiple partners to maximize her future prospects.
Plot
Shin Mi-soo (Han Ye-seul) treats her boyfriends as assets in a diversified portfolio. She maintains relationships with three distinct men: Lee Jun-seo (Kwon Oh-jung), who comes from a wealthy background; Kim Yun-cheol (Kim In-kwon), a law student preparing for the bar exam; and Hyeon-jun (Son Hyo-young), a charming aspiring hip-hop artist. Mi-soo favors Yun-cheol, waiting for him to pass his exam to secure her future. Her carefully calculated life is disrupted when she meets a new neighbor, Dong-min (Lee Jong-hyuk), who proves resistant to her usual charms.
Cast
The film features an ensemble cast led by Han Ye-seul. Key cast members include:
- Han Ye-seul as Shin Mi-soo
- Lee Jong-hyuk as Dong-min
- Kwon Oh-jung as Lee Jun-seo
- Kim In-kwon as Kim Yun-cheol
- Son Hyo-young as Hyeon-jun
Production and Release
The film was produced by Sidus Pictures and released in South Korea on December 19, 2007. It has a runtime of 108 minutes.
Reception and Awards
The film's lead, Han Ye-seul, received critical recognition for her performance, winning the Best New Actress award at the 45th Daejong Film Awards, the 29th Blue Dragon Film Awards, and the 31st Golden Cinematography Awards in 2008. She was also honored with a Popularity Award at the 45th Daejong Film Awards. Additionally, the film received the Best New Cinematographer award at the 31st Golden Cinematography Awards.
