Fluttery first loves in the upcoming Netflix film 20th Century Girl

5 October 6, 2022October 6, 2022

Fluttery first loves in the upcoming Netflix film 20th Century Girl

by missvictrix

Hot off the heels of the first teaser, Netflix’s upcoming coming-of-age romance has released its official trailer.

20th Century Girl stars Kim Yoo-jung (Lovers of the Red Sky) as a high schooler in 1999 who is tasked with observing her BFF’s crush – and seems to find her own first love (and some complications!) along the way. The whole thing just looks wholesome and nostalgic and delightful.

Taking the lovely moments that were teased in the, uh, teaser, the trailer gives us a little more context on the story. Our heroine Na Bora (Kim Yoo-jung) first listens to her bestie Yeon-du — who’s played by Roh Yoon-seo (Our Blues) — talk about her first love. Then, when Yeon-du has to go to the States, presumably for reasons related to her mentioned heart condition, she asks her friend to find out everything she can about her crush, Baek Hyun-jin (played by Park Jung-woo of D.P.).

Thus begins Bora’s observations of Hyun-jin; we see some of the same moments from the teaser, whether it’s Bora following him around, sleuthing his height, taste, or pager number. However, more than hijinks, the full trailer not only shows us Bora’s budding romance with Hyun-jin’s best friend — played by Byun Woo-seok (Moonshine) — but hints at some complicated circumstances in store for her.

Beyond the 1999 timeline, we also gets hints of the story coming full circle in the present day, thanks to not-very-subtle prompts like, “Meeting my first love from 1999 again.” And is that the promised Han Hyo-joo cameo? Yahoo!

20th Century Girl releases on Netflix on October 21, and was written and directed by Bang Woo-ri.

Fluttery first loves in the upcoming Netflix film 20th Century Girl

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1 Cola Casa

October 6, 2022 at 4:43 PM

This looks like something I could enjoy if done right. I really like Kim Yoo Jung but it's been a while since I've watched something I love from her. Crossing my fingers.

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2 mmmmm

October 6, 2022 at 6:33 PM

Based on the first comment, I think I’m lucky because I’ve only seen her in Moonlight of which I so adored. KYJ has these round, big, expressive eyes that tell us exactly how she feels atm which I consider marvelous. Though I feel like I’m watching 2521 again (the names, timeline, first love), this looks right up my alley.

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3 Reply1988 -❣️Mother Bean❣️

October 6, 2022 at 10:22 PM

I literally stopped my subscription the day I watched the last episode of Once upon a small town and now I have to renew it for this film as it exactly what I want from a coming of age rom com. I might have to wait though so I can see if there is another drama coming that I can watch alongside it so I get my monies worth which may mean waiting for Nov or Dec drama releases.

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4 Kurama

October 6, 2022 at 11:33 PM

Aaaaah, they did Our Times switch actors >_<

The movie looks good! KYJ is such a lovely actress 🥰

With the remake of Ditto, Korea is in nostalgic teen movies.

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5 Diana Hansen

October 7, 2022 at 7:25 AM

This looks to be adorable! I don't usually have time for movies on top of my kdramas but this might be a new beginning for me as I really want to watch it. I do love Kim Yoo-Jung and have watched her grow up in Kdramas.