'Someday or One Day' cast says film spin-off has new plot

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'Someday or One Day' cast says film spin-off has new plot

Posted : 2023-01-29 16:56

Updated : 2023-01-30 16:47

From left, Greg Hsu, Alice Ko and Patrick Shih, pose during a press conference for the film "Someday or One Day" in Seoul, Thursday.

By Kwak Yeon-soo

The Taiwanese cast of "Someday or One Day," a film spin-off from the 2019 hit time-travel romance drama of the same title, said they hope Korean fans of the original drama will enjoy the movie adaptation as well.

The film follows Huang Yuxuan (Alice Ko) who mourns the death of her long-time boyfriend Li Ziwei (Greg Hsu). One day, she receives a mysterious cassette player that allows her to travel back in time. She attempts to change the past, hoping to improve the fate of Li.

The drama version was a sensational hit after streaming on major local over-the-top platforms, creating a hardcore fan base in Korea. Tickets for the cast's meet-and-greet events in Korea were sold out within minutes. "Someday or One Day" is also set for a Korean remake, starring Jeon Yeo-been and Ahn Hyo-seop.

"Compared with the series that features time loops, the movie version embraces a multiverse storyline. It centers on the character using her newfound powers, to slip in and out of a parallel universe," producer Ma Yi-ting told Korean reporters at a press conference held in Seoul, Thursday.

"Both use the same fantastical elements, but the plot is different. People don't need to see the drama to enjoy the movie. For those who have already seen the original drama, the movie would be like meeting an old friend," Ko said.

A poster for the film, "Someday or One Day" / Courtesy of AUD

Ko also talked about reprising her role in the film and playing dual roles. "It was nice to get re-acquainted with Hsu and Shih. Playing dual roles was a familiar task for me, but the tricky part was reprising my role and imitating my own performance from the drama," she said.

During the conference, the cast shared their thoughts on why the drama was such a hit in Korea.

"I think people appreciate our drama because it carries the innocence and sentimentalism of adolescence. Our female lead showed a great performance, and it is beautifully shot," Hsu said.

"The script was very special. After we began shooting, I felt there was some sort of emotional power to the story," Ko said.

Taiwanese actors expressed their excitement about visiting Korea and meeting fans at live events.

"I was surprised to see many fans at the airport and at the theater. It felt like a dream to be surrounded by fans, who have shown their love and support since the release of our drama," said Patrick Shih, who plays the role of Mo Jun-jie in the film.

"I heard that our drama is popular in Korea, but never expected we would make a film version and bring it to our fans in Korea. It feels surreal," Ko said.

"Someday or One Day" is currently playing in theaters.

yeons.kwak@koreatimes.co.kr