He Was Cool (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 2004, He Was Cool is a comedy and romance film directed by Lee Hwan-kyung, running about 113 minutes.

What it’s about. When high school girl Han Ye-won (Jeong Da-bin) finds an offensive note on the internet school board left by arrogant Ji Eun-seong (Song Seung-heon) from vocational school, she replies even more offensively. She doesn't know he's hot-tempered and well-known as a bully. So when Ji Eun Song starts looking for her to teach her a lesson, Han Ye Won realizes how big her mistake was...

Who’s in it. He Was Cool stars Song Seung-heon as Ji Eun-Sung, Jeong Da-bin as Han Ye-Won, Lee Ki-woo as Kim Han-Sung and Lee Jin-seong as Han Seung-Pyo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, He Was Cool has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch He Was Cool page.

If you liked it. Fans of He Was Cool tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch He Was Cool (2004)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for He Was Cool change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is He Was Cool worth watching?
He Was Cool holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in He Was Cool?
He Was Cool stars Song Seung-heon, Jeong Da-bin, Lee Ki-woo, Lee Jin-seong and Jeong Jun-ha.
When was He Was Cool released?
He Was Cool was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.