Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko
Theatrical release poster
Directed byBela Padilla
Written byBela Padilla
Produced byBela Padilla
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed byViva Communications
Release date
  • April 8, 2023 (2023-04-08)
CountryPhilippines
LanguagesFilipino
English

Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko (lit. 'The book in the show I watched') is a 2023 Philippine romantic drama film directed by Bela Padilla starring Padilla herself and Yoo Min-Gon.

The film revolves around Lisa (Padilla), a Korean drama fan and writer touring with Yoo Min-Gon, a fan (Yoo) in South Korea.

Plot

Lisa (Bela Padilla) gets inspired to write her own book after learning that the Korean series she watches, has a book titled To Room 19, and manages to get her own book published. At a book signing event for her book, Lisa was approached by Kim Gun Hoo (Yoo Min-gon), who "introduces — introduced" himself as a big fan of hers.

Before returning to South Korea, Kim visits Lisa again and invites her to join him for an opportunity to see the filming sites of her favorite Korean drama. Lisa accepts, and the two went on a tour. Lisa catches a fever, and Kim reveals that the two "know — known" each other for six years already and "the two were —that they are" already dating.

Lisa recounts her past, remembering that her mother, Mary (Lorna Tolentino), an Overseas Filipino Worker, brought her to Korea during her childhood, where she "had met — met" Kim. Lisa would return to Manila when she grew up. While at work, her father Pio (Boboy Garrovillo) calls her to inform her of her mother's suicide, leading to Lisa developing post-traumatic stress disorder and "forgets — forgetting" about her prior experiences in Korea.

In the present, the two "separates — separate" despite Kim's attempts to convince Lisa to stay with him. A year passes, Lisa writes to Kim and asks him to watch an interview "of — with" her. It was revealed that Kim served as inspiration for How I Remember You, Lisa's second book, which Kim "uses — used" to find Lisa's location. The two reunite, with Kim giving her a copy of To Room 19. They promise to remain by each other's side.[1]

Cast

  • Bela Padilla as Lisa; a "korean — Korean" drama enthusiast and book writer.[2]
  • Yoo Min-Gon, as Kim Gun Hoo; a Korean man who invites Lisa to go to South Korea with him. Padilla cast him three weeks prior to filming as the leading man for the film. Padilla learned about Yoo through a mutual connection with a Korean actress who worked with her in Ultimate Oppa.[3] Yoo is a Canadian-born Korean and is fluent in speaking English.[4] However, Yoo did not play in English-language films before having portrayed roles only in Korean films prior to Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko.[5]
  • Lorna Tolentino as Mary, Lisa's mother.[6][1] Tolentino has a special participation billing for this film.[2]
  • Boboy Garrovillo as Pio, Lisa's father.[1]

Production

Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko was produced under Viva Communications.[7] It was directed, written, and produced by actress Bela Padilla, who also stars in her own film along with Korean actor Yoo Min-Gon. Padilla, an avid k-drama enthusiast herself, was inspired to create a film which has "no contravida (antagonist) but addresses mental health issues" after watching Korean television series Because This Is My First Life.[8] Aside from the romantic storyline between the two lead characters, he plight of Overseas Filipino Workers was also tackled in the film through Lorna Tolentino, who plays the role of Lisa's mother.[9]

A significant part of the film was shot and set in South Korea, while a portion of it was shot in the Philippines. Principal photography for the film began in October 2022.[9]

Release

Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko screened in cinemas in the Philippines as one of the eight official entries of the 2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival which began on April 8, 2023.[7]

Accolades

Accolades received by Single Bells
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
2023 Metro Manila Summer Film Festival April 11, 2023 Best Actor Yoo Min-Gon Nominated [10]
Best Actress Bela Padilla Nominated
Best Production Design Yung Libro Sa Napanood Ko Nominated
Best Editing Yung Libro Sa Napanood Ko Nominated
Best Sound Yung Libro Sa Napanood Ko Nominated
Best Musical Score Yung Libro Sa Napanood Ko Nominated
Best Float Yung Libro Sa Napanood Ko Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Yung Libro Sa Napanood Ko". SM Cinema. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Bela goes to Korea with Yoo Min-Gon in 'Yung Libro sa Napanood Ko' trailer". ABS-CBN News. March 16, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Korean star Yoo Min Gon: Meet Bela Padilla's next oppa". Manila Bulletin. March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  4. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo. "Korean actor Yoo Min-gon, aminadong hindi pang-Vivamax ang katawan" [Korean actor Yoo Min-gon, admits own physique not for Vivamax]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Korean actor Yoo Min-gon 2 buwan umiyak pagkatapos ng shooting nila ni Bela Padilla sa Seoul…anyare?" [Korean actor Yoo Min-gon 2 cried for two months after his shooting with Bela Padilla in Seoul…what happened?]. Bandera (in Filipino). Philippine Daily Inquirer. March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  6. ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (March 19, 2023). "Bela Padilla, hindi pinahalatang kinabahan sa pagdidirek kay Lorna Tolentino" [Bela Padilla, avoided getting noticed by Lorna Tolentino as nervous in directing]. PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  7. 1 2 "Eight official entries of 2023 Summer Metro Manila Film Festival". Manila Bulletin. February 25, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Bela Padilla's inspiration for 'Yung Libro Sa Napanood Ko'". Tempo. March 23, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  9. 1 2 Dela Cruz, Liezel (March 29, 2023). "Gon, reveals inspiration behind "Yung Libro Sa Napanood Ko"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
  10. ↑ "FULL LIST: Winners, Summer MMFF 2023 Gabi ng Parangal". Rappler. April 11, 2023. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
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