Our film, a comfort for a second start: the real story of overcoming the sophomore jinx

The first spark of beginnings

The first shines for everyone. It is light because there are no expectations, and it shines brightly because everything is new. For the mere reason of being 'the first,' many mistakes are forgiven, and there is much support.

Pressure of a Second Start

However, the second time is different. Expectations are already high, comparisons have already begun, and there is no room for leniency even towards oneself. 'This time, you have to do better than before.' 'Now you really have to show it.' This pressure, which feels awkward even to name, lingers with us as the term 'sophomore jinx.'

The protagonists of the drama 'Our Movie'

The SBS Friday-Saturday drama "Our Movie" tells the story of two people living through that 'second.' Lee Jae-han is a film director who was once called a 'genius.' He garnered attention with his debut work, but has not released a single piece in the five years since. After a long silence, an unexpected proposal arrives: a remake. The suggestion is to shoot again the masterpiece 'White Love' left by his father. However, it turns out that the initial draft of the script was written by his mother. Caught between the conscience of a creator and the memories of a child, Lee Jae-han falls into deep confusion. His second film is much more cautious than the first. Ultimately, he decides to pick up the camera once again. This decision carries a sense of responsibility and courage that is different from before.

The Challenge of Youth Towards Dreams

The following is a young woman who dreams of becoming an actress. However, she has only six months left. After receiving a terminal diagnosis from her doctor, she asks the funeral director about how to decorate the viewing room. In her hands, which are determined to pursue acting, a camcorder is now held, and the stage she stands on is life itself. There are still scenes she wants to practice, and her dreams remain earnest, but life is too short, and dreams are still long.

The meeting and comfort between two characters

The two people accidentally reunite at the audition venue. A connection from long ago is rekindled, and as they observe each other's lives, they gradually find comfort and cautiously share courage. Their story begins not with a monumental event, but with the movement of their hearts that seek to walk again.

The Importance of the Second Task

The second is difficult for everyone. The first success may sometimes have been a fluke. However, the second is the time to prove that fluke with skill. Writers, entrepreneurs, employees, and parents — all stop in front of this 'second' wall.

The Meaning of Failure and Growth

The phrase "You just need to do it like before" is never comforting. This is because we now know more and are responsible for more than ever. The sophomore jinx is not a warning of failure but a rite of passage to prove growth. It is the real story of those who rewrite their own narratives on the names and expectations established by the first one.

The meaning of "Our Movie"

"Our Movie" is therefore 'ours.' It is not just the story of one person, but the stories of all those who are starting their 'second' journey. Some are opening books again, some are stepping onto the stage once more, some are beginning to trust people again, and some are starting to love themselves again. That beginning may be quiet and slow, but the story is much more true than it was at first.

You standing in front of the second

Right now, I want to speak to you standing at the second front. It's okay to fail. It's okay to be compared. Just the determination to walk again is enough. Even if it may be slower than before, the second time will definitely complete you stronger. Our movie is still playing. The protagonist of that story is you, who is starting again right now.