Park Andrew

You Are the Apple of My Eye (2024) drags you right into that bittersweet chaos of first love, all wrapped up in the awkwardness of high school life. The story centers on Jihoon, a kid who’s basically allergic to authority and way more interested in goofing off with his crew than actually paying attention in class. Then there’s Sujin—super smart, always perfect, and, honestly, just a little too put-together for her own good. Of course, fate (or maybe just a bored teacher) throws them together, and suddenly Jihoon’s world is upside down. The movie doesn’t sugarcoat the teenage mess. You get the wild pranks, the stupid bets, those moments where your heart’s in your throat for no reason except someone smiled at you. There’s a lot of laughing, a fair bit of crying, and some brutal growing up along the way. Jihoon and Sujin’s relationship is clumsy, sometimes infuriating, and painfully real. It’s not all fairy tales—there’s jealousy, miscommunication, and plenty of cringe-worthy confessions. What really stands out is how it nails that feeling of remembering your first crush, when everything felt massive and nothing made any sense. The friendships are messy and loyal, the adults are mostly clueless, and the soundtrack just hits you right in the nostalgia. It’s funny, sometimes a little too honest, but always heartfelt. By the end, you’re left both grinning and maybe a little heartbroken, thinking about all the dumb risks you took for love.