Korean drama "When the phone rings" is currently a hit on the Netflix online platform, ranking No. 1 in more than 30 countries/regions.
Especially in China, a country famous for producing romantic movies with the "CEO - Cinderella" motif, the Korean movie "When the Phone Rings" is causing an explosion on social networks in the country of a billion people.
The image of the CEO portrayed by actor Yoo Yeon Seok left a strong impression, praised for surpassing many CEOs on Chinese screens in recent years.
Among them, the role of Vuong Hac De in the movie "Di ai vi doanh" (starring with Bach Loc) was suddenly compared to Yoo Yeon Seok.
The opening scene of the film with the scene of the two "CEOs" Vuong Hac De and Yoo Yeon Seok getting out of the car is put on the scale.
The male lead of "When the Phone Rings" was praised for his neat outfit and calm demeanor, befitting a powerful character.
Meanwhile, the male lead of “Di ai vi doanh” was criticized for his appearance, costume, and acting. Many comments said that Vuong Hac De has an “immature” face, lacking the charisma of a successful CEO in the business world.
He has many exaggerated movements such as putting his hands in his pockets when walking, constantly pushing his glasses, which are considered "redundant" and "trying to act like a CEO".
In addition, the investment in setting, fashion, filming style and camera angles of "Di ai vi doanh" is criticized as being far inferior to Korean movies.
Director Guo Hu once caused controversy when he criticized the camera angles and effects of the movie “Goblin” (starring Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook, Kim Go Eun) as outdated. But “Di Ai Vi Doanh” has a series of camera angles that put down the actors, the film’s color and transition effects lack aesthetic appeal. The movie is about the tycoons, but the actors cannot exude a luxurious, wealthy aura.
Chinese audiences have to admit that Korean production teams do a much better job with movies about tycoons and CEOs. They overwhelm viewers with lavish settings and make them admire the actors' style in expensive branded items.
“When the Phone Rings” is a testament to this.
The love story of the domineering CEO Baek Sa Eon (Yoo Yeon Seok) and his fragile and weak wife Hong Hee Joo (Chae Soo Bin) is not new. But through the insertion of thrilling and suspenseful elements in the script, along with the acting of the cast, the film still conquers the audience.
