My Girl and I

My Girl and I

Year: 2005

Runtime: 95 mins

Language: Korean

Director: Jeon Yun-su

DramaRomance

You’re the heart of my universe. Su‑ho is an ordinary high‑school student, while Su‑eun, a bright and beautiful classmate, secretly falls for him. One day, after Su‑ho is swept out to sea, she saves him—though he never discovers that she was his rescuer. Their quiet connection deepens as the mystery of her hidden act lingers.

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1

Return to hometown for a high school reunion

Kim Su-ho travels back to his hometown to attend the long-awaited high school reunion. The emotional weight of the gathering hints at unfinished business and a lingering memory of Soo-eun. The mood blends nostalgia with tension as old friends question whether he has truly moved on.

present day, reunion day Hometown streets and reunion venue
2

A voice calls his name as he walks

During his walk to the reunion, a female voice seems to call Su-ho's name, echoing through the familiar streets. The encounter foreshadows the lingering pull of Soo-eun and the fate that binds them. The eerie call unsettles him as he moves toward the night’s events.

present day, during the walk to reunion Familiar hometown streets
3

Reunion night and the death anniversary hint

At the reunion, friends note that Soo-eun’s death casts a long shadow over the event. They mention that the evening also marks an anniversary tied to Soo-eun, setting a somber tone. Su-ho feels the weight of others' gossip and his own unresolved feelings surface.

reunion night Reunion venue, town center
4

Lighthouse moment and tears

After the celebrations, Su-ho and Soo-eun drift toward a lighthouse, where a sharp remark unsettles him and brings him to tears. The location serves as a turning point, revealing the depth of their bond and the social tensions around them. The moment hints at fate and their fragile future together.

same night Lighthouse by the coast
5

Flashback: childhood rescue

In a flashback, a younger Su-ho is rescued from drowning by a pretty girl who loses her pager. He wakes up believing his friends saved him, a misinterpretation that foreshadows the intertwined destinies to come. The scene explains the emotional undercurrents that guide Su-ho’s later feelings for Soo-eun.

childhood flashback Shoreline/sea
6

Croquette moment and social defiance

In class, Su-ho notices Soo-eun watching him, and she asks to buy her a croquette. Their exchange shifts from casual to intimate, and they share a meal in defiance of the gossiping onlookers. Their moment marks them as a couple in the eyes of their peers, even if the town talks.

during school day Classroom and nearby eatery
7

Judo captain confrontation

The judo captain, intrigued by Soo-eun, confronts Su-ho and roughs him up. Soo-eun steps in to defend him, and Su-ho’s friends intervene, leading to a quick escape on bicycles. The incident deepens their fragile trust and bonds them closer.

post-school Near the school
8

Sunset, confession, and a number

Near the lighthouse, Soo-eun hints that she saved Su-ho long ago, a truth he misreads. They watch the sunset together, share a tender moment, and she slips him her number as a sign of their growing connection. The moment feels fated, both ordinary and extraordinary.

evening Lighthouse vicinity at sunset
9

The couple becomes official

That night, Su-ho and Soo-eun confess their feelings for one another and commit to being together. Their relationship gains official status as the reality of their bond sinks in. The town’s gossip fades in the glow of their new commitment.

that night Various locales in town
10

Family history revealed at the grandfather's house

The next day, Su-ho’s grandfather feigns illness to speak privately. He reveals his own love story with Soon-im and shows the lasting impact of past choices, including a cherished necklace. This revelation helps Su-ho understand his own feelings for Soo-eun more clearly, and he discovers the depth of his family’s history that mirrors their own romance.

the next day Grandfather’s house
11

Fog Island plan for privacy and first kiss

Su-ho’s friends arrange an overnight stay on Fog Island to give the couple space. At the pier, Su-ho realizes the plan but chooses to seize the moment with Soo-eun, sealing their bond with a kiss. The moment marks a new, deeper commitment between them.

the planned overnight Fog Island pier
12

Soo-eun collapses and leukemia diagnosis

The next day Soo-eun faints and is rushed to the hospital, where she is diagnosed with terminal leukemia. Her last wish is to return to Fog Island, adding urgency and heartbreak to their romance. Su-ho vows to fight for every moment they have left together.

the day after the kiss Hospital
13

Typhoon blocks ferries; time runs out

As Su-ho begs authorities for passage, a typhoon shuts down all ferries, forcing them to confront the limits of time. Soo-eun collapses again, and Su-ho faces an almost unbearable choice between life and departure. The natural disaster intensifies the emotional stakes of their love.

during the attempted hospital visit Coastal town and sea approaches
14

Final gift: seeds on the hill

In the epilogue, Su-ho returns to Fog Island and finds Soo-eun’s bag, along with a diary entry about planting seeds on a hill. He discovers the hill is now covered in purple flowers, a living testament to Soo-eun’s love and to the intertwined histories of Soon-im and his grandfather. It becomes a lasting memorial of their bond.

present day, after her death Hill on Fog Island

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