Virgin Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors is a South Korean romantic drama film that was released in 2000. The film was directed by Hong Sang-soo and starred Lee Eun-ju as Soo-jung, Moon Sung-keun as Jae-hoon, and Jeong Bo-seok as Young-soo.
The film follows the lives of three individuals: Jae-hoon, a wealthy businessman, Soo-jung, an attractive writer, and Young-soo, a filmmaker. Jae-hoon meets Soo-jung through their mutual friend, Young-soo, and immediately becomes infatuated with her. He tries to pursue a romantic relationship with her, but Soo-jung is hesitant to get involved with him.
As the story progresses, it becomes apparent that Young-soo also has feelings for Soo-jung. He is torn between his love for her and his loyalty to his friend, Jae-hoon. Eventually, a love triangle develops between the three characters, leading to tension and conflict.
Throughout the film, Hong Sang-soo employs unconventional narrative techniques such as non-linear storytelling, fragmented scenes, and voice-over narration. This gives the film a dreamlike quality and heightens the emotional impact of the story.
Virgin Stripped Bare by Her Bachelors was praised by critics for its innovative storytelling, strong performances, and sensitive exploration of love and relationships. However, the film also courted controversy for its explicit sexual content and nudity.
Tragically, Lee Eun-ju, who played Soo-jung, committed suicide just a few years after the release of the film, adding a poignant element to the story.