Crush and Blush (Movie - 2008)

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  Gong Hyo-jin
  공효진
  As
  Yang Mi-sook
  (양미숙)
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  Lee Jong-hyuk
  이종혁
  As
  Seo Jong-cheol, teacher Seo
  (서종철, 서 선생)
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  Seo Woo
  서우
  As
  Seo Jong-hee, teacher seo's daugher
  (서 선생의 딸, 서종희)
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  Hwang Woo-seul-hye
  황우슬혜
  As
  Lee Yoo-ri
  (이유리)
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  Bang Eun-jin
  방은진
  As
  Seong Eun-gyo, teacher Seo's senior's wife
  (서 선생의 연상 처, 성은교)
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  Bae Sung-woo
  배성우
  As
  Dermatologist
  (피부과 의사)

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  By Lee Hyo-won
  Staff Reporter
  
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• Must-See Films in 2008
  2008/01/13, Source
  Star Power Reigns Big Screen
  
  By Lee Hyo-won
  Staff Reporter
  
  This year, a long lineup of star-studded movies, both homegrown and Hollywood imports, awaits release with Korea's hottest stars and bona fide actors gracing the silver screen throughout 2008.
  
  While a high profile cast hasn't alwa,...More