Goo Kyo Hwan and Moon Ga Young's 'If We' Breaks Romance Box Office Records

The film 'If We', starring Goo Kyo Hwan and Moon Ga Young, is creating a quiet box office sensation in South Korea. Released on December 31, 2025, the movie, without extensive promotion, topped the box office for four consecutive weeks and garnered over 1.91 million admissions through word-of-mouth. This achievement is considered to have surpassed the record of 'Decision to Leave', the highest-grossing Korean romance film of the 2020s.

'If We' is a Korean adaptation of the Chinese film 'Us and Them'. The story revolves around Eun Ho (Goo Kyo Hwan) and Jung Won (Moon Ga Young), former lovers who serendipitously reunite at Ho Chi Minh Airport in Vietnam after ten years. It subtly portrays the anxieties and struggles of youth in Seoul, including Eun Ho, a three-time college entrance exam retaker, and Jung Won, an aspiring architect, as they navigate their changing love and the harsh realities of urban life. Moon Ga Young received the Best Actress award in the film category at the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards for her role.

Bloggers describe 'If We' as a film that quietly explores how time alters relationships and how certain feelings linger long after a love has ended, rather than focusing on dramatic events. They note that the film's portrayal of the difficulties young people face in securing housing in Seoul resonated deeply with audiences, driving its quiet resurgence. Viewers have shown positive reactions to Goo Kyo Hwan's venture into romance and the film's poignant emotional impact.