You Are the Apple of My Eye (Korean: 그 시절, 우리가 좋아했던 소녀) is a 2024 South Korean coming-of-age romance film. It is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Taiwanese author Giddens Ko. The film, the feature directorial debut of Cho Young-myoung, is a remake of the 2011 Taiwanese film of the same name. It follows immature Jin-woo (Jung Jin-young), who spent countless days before confessing to his first love Seon-ah (Dahyun) at the age of 18.
The film had its world premiere at the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 3, 2024. It was released in theaters on February 21, 2025.
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Jin-woo and his friends each navigating the highs and lows of adolescence. However, they all share a fascination with Seon-ah, the graceful and beautiful model student who seems like an unattainable dream, despite being in the same class. Despite their different personalities and academic standings, Jin-woo and Seon-ah form a close bond by appreciating each other's unique qualities. Their relationship traverses challenging phases of high school.
