My New Sassy Girl

Gyun-woo, still haunted by memories of The Girl, reconnects with his childhood sweetheart Sassy, a Chinese-born classmate. They face social teasing due to her broken Korean but persevere and decide to marry despite his mother's initial opposition. The union marks a new life built together in Korea.

Unbeknownst to Gyun-woo, his wife submits his application to a telecommunications company in China. This action sets off a chain of career moves that will pull him away from his previous life. The decision thrusts him into a corporate path far from home.

Gyun-woo and Yong-sub are recruited by the company and assigned to Team Oxford, a unit named after the Bulldog Oxford. The team is presented as specially selected by the Chairman, signaling prestige but also fragility. The assignment marks Gyun-woo’s entry into a demanding corporate environment.

Team Oxford proves unstable and is eventually disbanded. Gyun-woo’s Korean colleague is fired, and Gyun-woo himself is relegated to degrading tasks under Executive Director Kim. The pressures of the corporate world begin to erode his standing and morale.

A party at Executive Director Kim's home becomes a turning point when Gyun-woo’s wife defends him and challenges Kim. The confrontation escalates quickly and ends with a forceful tumble into the swimming pool. The incident crystallizes the strain on their marriage.

The pool incident triggers Gyun-woo’s job loss and deepens the rift in their relationship, pushing the couple toward separation. Each copes with the shock in their own way while clinging to the memories of better times. The stability they hoped to build begins to crumble.

A thoughtful colleague, Yuko, reminds Gyun-woo of how his wife stood up for him. This memory prompts him to reassess his priorities and rekindle his commitment to his partner. The moment becomes a turning point in his outlook.

Gyun-woo returns home to find his wife missing, and he clings to their shared memories as motivation to reconnect. His longing drives him to take action rather than despair. The search marks the beginning of a difficult journey.

Heundertakes a grueling trek through mountain trails in China, testing his endurance and resolve. The arduous journey pushes him to his physical and emotional limits as he persists toward reconciliation. The landscape mirrors his inner struggle.

The trek leads him to a plains settlement where his wife is living with her grandfather and local herders. They greet each other with warmth, marking a long-awaited reunion. The couple begins to rebuild their life together in this rustic setting.

Back together, Gyun-woo and his wife begin a family and discover renewed belonging among the villagers. The quiet, rural setting offers the stability they had sought but previously doubted. They move forward with cautious hope.

The Girl calls, signaling a possible reconciliation and a return to normal life for Gyun-woo and his wife. The moment injects a note of optimism about their future together. The film closes with the sense that love endures across distance and misunderstandings.