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I've watched some seriously bad japansese romantic comedies in the past, but this one is for sure not one of them. Even my sister, who hates these kind of films, said that it was okay, so I'll roll with it. The movie has many layers. And, although, the romance wasn't that good, the whole friendship and past love tragedy was very interesting and presented nicely. The performances were really good, especially from the korean leading lady, whose performance was very emotional. Being a fan of Kento, of course I would have watched this movie just for him, but this is not one of the typical manga like cheesy movies. Sure, some parts were a little corny, but the whole korean Japanese cultural difference and the constant mentions to movie scenes were entertaining. So, 7 out of 10.

Korean actor Park Hyomin creates an endearing and memorable character in Ji-Ho, a Korean exchange student in Japan for three months. The film's subtitle, "90 days to say I love you," hints at the plot.

Ji-Ho is determined to get a withdrawn Japanese friend and the equally withdrawn boy the friend loves together, because Ji-Ho's boyfriend in Korea, as we see at the first, has died in a tragic accident, and Ji-Ho wants her new friend to find the happiness that Ji-Ho herself has lost.

The bittersweet theme does not stop the film from having great good humor, and the ending got to me, in a good way, because this charming romantic comedy has some nicely sharpened teeth. Its exploration into the nature of grief and how to cope with the pain of great loss stays on target without devolving into greeting card sentimentality. And Hyomin's touching portrayal of Ji-Ho, hiding her wounded soul beneath a smiling, happy face, keeps you caring and, at the end, will have you cheering.

As shown by JINX!!!, Hyomin's career keeps rocketing along. Her versatility is impressive. She won a MBC Best New Comer Award in 2011 for her role in the historical drama, Gyebaek. She continues being an important part, singing, dancing, rapping, of the classy, superstar K- Pop group, T-ARA (pronounced Tiara, of which she is one of the original members). She also does photography and produces professional photo- books, is a sought-after model in high fashion magazines, draws and designs, composes, on and on. The term, Renaissance Woman doesn't come close. And due soon is a much anticipated debut solo recording.

Wherever this young woman's multi-faceted career takes her next, it will be interesting and fun to watch. But don't blink. Park Hyomin works hard and moves fast. Watch JINX!!! and catch a glimpse of what I mean. Very fine.