Fate

Kim Hae Gon

The poster of the two bare-bodied Korean hunks, Song Seung Hun and Kwon Sang Woo, spells out the selling point of the movie.
This is also heart-throb Song's highly anticipated acting comeback after his compulsory military service stint which took him away from showbusiness for two years.
Too bad he has to look pained and heroic for most of the movie, while Kwon gets more of a chance to shine as he brings heart and humour to the role of a bad- tempered ruffian.
All this is in service to a Korean melodrama about betrayal and loyalty among a group of gangsters. This is full of overwrought scenes but little genuine emotion.
While Kwon might have the acting edge, Song has the sharper cheekbones. Let's call it a draw for these two leading men.

(ST)