Admiration of Nights (1980)

Jin-kyu, a college boxer striving for success, connects with Min-hye through a phone call, and their relationship blossoms. They become intimate, but Min-hye's family pressures her into an arranged marriage with In-myung and demands she end her pregnancy with Jin-kyu's child. Heartbroken, Jin-kyu channels his pain into boxing, pursuing his career while meeting Yeon-hi, a salon owner. After losing a key match before a championship, Min-hye begins to question her choices. This story examines love, loss, and societal pressures, depicting heartbreak and the search for self.