ARE THEY STILL IN LOVE? JEON DO-YEON & SUL KYUNG-GU GET REAL ABOUT ‘POSSIBLE LOVE’

By Manny the Movie Guy

Is love enough to keep a marriage together? Or are some couples simply holding on because they’ve already built a life together?

Ahhh, love! It’s beautiful, complicated, messy, and sometimes downright exhausting!

Those are just some of the fascinating emotions explored in Possible Love, the new film from acclaimed South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong, the visionary director behind Secret Sunshine, Oasis, and Burning.

I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with two of South Korea’s most celebrated actors, Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, to talk about their characters, the mysteries of marriage, and the courage it takes to love not just another person—but yourself.

And trust me, this is not your typical romantic drama!

THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM!

Here’s a fun fact: Possible Love marks the third time Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu have portrayed a couple on screen, following I Wish I Had a Wife (2001) and Birthday (2019).

So naturally, I had to ask them: After three movies together, who’s the nagging spouse by now?

LOL!

But beneath their delightful reunion lies a deeply moving exploration of two people who share a history, a marriage, and an emotional distance that sometimes seems impossible to bridge.

Jeon plays Mi-ok, a woman who finds surprising moments of joy despite the hardships surrounding her.

Sul portrays Ho-seok, a man struggling with anger, guilt, shame, and the devastating consequences of losing his job.

Together, they bring to life a relationship filled with unspoken feelings, quiet disappointments, and lingering affection.

Which brings us to the million-dollar question:

Are Mi-ok and Ho-seok still in love, or are they simply holding on because they’ve already built a life together?

WHEN YOUR DIRECTOR TELLS YOU, “DON’T ACT!”

One of the most fascinating behind-the-scenes stories involves director Lee Chang-dong’s rather unusual instruction to his cast:

“Don’t act.”

Wait, what?

Imagine telling that to two of the finest performers in Korean cinema!

Sul reportedly agreed to join the film before even reading the screenplay, reuniting with Lee more than two decades after their collaboration on Oasis.

Jeon, meanwhile, previously delivered an unforgettable performance in Lee’s Secret Sunshine.

During our conversation, I was especially interested in the emotional restraint required to portray Ho-seok.

He carries so much anger and pain, but some of his most powerful moments come when he doesn’t say a single word.

So I asked Sul what was harder: performing an emotional explosion or portraying a man desperately trying not to explode?

Because sometimes, silence speaks louder than words.

THE QUIET STRENGTH OF MI-OK

And then there’s Mi-ok.

What makes Jeon’s performance so compelling is how she gradually reveals the strength beneath her character’s seemingly ordinary existence.

At first, we might assume Ho-seok is the stronger person.

But as the story unfolds, our understanding of that strength begins to change.

Mi-ok’s ability to find happiness, even in difficult circumstances, becomes an act of resilience.

I wanted to know where Jeon believed that inner strength came from.

And perhaps that’s one of the film’s most beautiful observations:

Sometimes the strongest person in the room is the one who still remembers how to smile.

LOVE, CLASS, AND THE LIVES WE BUILD

But Possible Love isn’t simply about a troubled marriage.

Lee Chang-dong also examines the invisible barriers created by economic circumstances, social class, and the assumptions we make about other people’s lives.

Through its intertwined relationships, the film asks uncomfortable questions about privilege, disappointment, dignity, and the ways we measure happiness.

And at its emotional center is something universally recognizable: the desire to be understood.

We all want to be loved.

But what happens when the person who knows us best can no longer understand who we’ve become?

That’s where Possible Love finds its emotional power.

LOVE IS POSSIBLE WHEN…

Of course, I couldn’t end my interview without asking Jeon and Sul one final question inspired by the film’s title:

“Love is possible when…?”

A simple sentence.

An endless number of possibilities.

And two extraordinary actors with their own perspectives on what love really means.

You’ll have to watch our exclusive interview to hear how they complete that sentence!

WATCH MY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JEON DO-YEON & SUL KYUNG-GU

Watch Manny the Movie Guy’s exclusive interview with Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu as they discuss POSSIBLE LOVE, their third onscreen marriage, director Lee Chang-dong’s unconventional approach to acting, and the emotional complexities of love.

WHEN CAN YOU WATCH ‘POSSIBLE LOVE’?

Directed by Lee Chang-dong, Possible Love begins its limited theatrical release on October 23, 2026, before making its worldwide streaming debut on Netflix November 6, 2026.

The film has also earned international attention, including the FIPRESCI Prize at the Venice Film Festival and selection as South Korea’s submission for the Academy Awards’ International Feature Film category.

THE POSSIBILITIES OF LOVE ARE ENDLESS

What I admire about Possible Love is its refusal to offer easy answers about relationships.

It’s a smart, thoughtful exploration of the possibilities of love—and the courage it takes to finally love yourself.

Love isn’t always about grand romantic gestures.

Sometimes it’s about forgiveness. Sometimes it’s about acceptance. And sometimes it’s about finding the strength to rediscover yourself.

To Jeon Do-yeon and Sul Kyung-gu, a super big congratulations on your wonderful performances!

And as I told them during our interview:

The possibilities are endless. See you at the Oscars!

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Until next time, keep loving, keep watching, and I’ll see you at the movies!