Romance Joe (Movie - 2012)

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  Kim Young-pil
  김영필
  As
  Romance Joe
  (로맨스 조)
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  Shin Dong-mi
  신동미
  As
  Teashop girl
  (다방 레지)
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  Lee Chae-eun
  이채은
  As
  Cho-hee
  (초희)
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  Lee David
  이다윗
  As
  Young Romance Joe
  (어린 로맨스 조)
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  Kim Dong-hyeon-III
  김동현
  As
  Seo-dam/police
  (서담/경찰)
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  Jo Han-chul
  조한철
  As
  Director Lee
  (이감독)

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